Stephan De Wekker

Stephan De Wekker is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia, specializing in atmospheric boundary layer dynamics in complex terrain with interdisciplinary applications in ecology, atmospheric chemistry, and hydrology.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D., University of British Columbia, 2002

De Wekker's research investigates how landscape heterogeneities in mountainous regions influence boundary layer growth and generate mesoscale circulations. He employs field studies, data analysis, and numerical modeling to address challenges such as aerosol transport mechanisms, regional CO2 flux estimation, and climate impacts on ecological systems. His work bridges meteorology with environmental science to solve practical atmospheric problems.

Analysis of his 2017-2018 publications reveals consistent focus on boundary layer processes in complex terrain, featuring innovative methodologies like drone-based wind measurement systems and multi-instrument observational campaigns at mountaintop sites. Key themes include boundary layer depth simulation, representativeness of wind data, and greenhouse gas monitoring.

Teaching responsibilities include graduate courses EVAT 5500 (Boundary Layer Meteorology) and EVAT 7320 (Mountain Meteorology), the latter incorporating a field component in Shenandoah National Park for hands-on atmospheric measurement training.

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