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Frank P. ColbyView profile

Professor

• Meteorology
• Atmospheric Sciences
• Weather Modeling
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Frank P. Colby is a Professor in the Department of Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Kennedy College of Sciences. His expertise includes weather modeling, boundary layer meteorology, and tropical meteorology. He serves as the Transfer Coordinator for the department. Ph.D. in Meteorology (1983) from MIT M.S. in Meteorology (1979) from MIT B.S. in Mathematics and Physics (1976) from the University of Michigan Colby's research focuses on extreme weather phenomena such as nor'easters, snow squalls, tropical storms, and hurricanes. He investigates ensemble modeling, large eddy simulation of the atmospheric boundary layer, forecast model errors, and cold front dynamics. His work often addresses regional climate impacts on weather systems. Recent publications highlight trends in hurricane forecasting, snow squall climatology, weather regime clustering, and precipitation dynamics. Key subfields include tropical cyclone sensitivity, weather regime analysis, and terrain effects on storm tracks. Colby has secured multiple research grants for weather and precipitation data projects (2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006) as principal investigator. He actively contributes to operational meteorology and educational initiatives. He co-developed student-led weather forecast dissemination programs and real-time weather data systems for precollege education. His collaborations span institutions like MIT and the University of Michigan.

Jialin LinView profile

Associate Professor

• Climate Dynamics
• Climate Modeling
• Extreme Weather
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Jialin Lin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at The Ohio State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on climate dynamics, extreme weather systems, and global climate modeling. He holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from Stony Brook University (2001), an M.S. in Nuclear Physics from Peking University (1993), and a B.S. in Physics from Tsinghua University (1990). Education: Ph.D., 2001: Atmospheric Sciences, State University of New York, Stony Brook M.S., 1993: Nuclear Physics, Peking University B.S., 1990: Physics, Tsinghua University Dr. Lin’s research interests include tropical cyclones, El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), droughts, and the impacts of global warming. His work bridges observational analysis, numerical modeling, and climate theory to understand large-scale atmospheric processes and their societal implications. Recent studies highlight lunar tidal influences on ENSO dynamics and rapid tropical cyclone intensification observed via satellite data. His publications (2014–2022) explore climate model biases in simulating stratocumulus clouds, convective quasi-equilibrium theories, and global climate variability patterns. Notable contributions include redefining ENSO’s global impacts and analyzing MJO-driven land surface changes. Dr. Lin teaches courses on extreme weather, climatology, and atmospheric thermodynamics, integrating cutting-edge research into pedagogy.

Jonathan LinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Tropical Meteorology
• Tropical Cyclones
• Equatorial Waves
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Dr. Jonathan Lin is an Assistant Professor in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University, specializing in tropical meteorology and climate dynamics. His research combines theoretical modeling and observational analysis to study tropical cyclones, equatorial waves, and atmosphere-ocean interactions. He develops physics-based models for improved extreme weather forecasting and climate projection. His primary research areas include: Tropical cyclone intensification and tracks Madden-Julian Oscillation dynamics Stratosphere-troposphere interactions Climate change impacts on extreme weather Development of open-source modeling tools Dr. Lin created a widely-used tropical cyclone downscaling model and investigates how climate change affects storm behavior. As an NSF Postdoctoral Fellow, he examined cloud feedback mechanisms in tropical climate systems.

• Climate Dynamics
• Atmospheric Science
• Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions
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Len Shaffrey is a Professor at the University of Reading, specializing in climate dynamics, atmospheric science, and extreme weather events. His research focuses on understanding climate variability and change, particularly in the North Atlantic and European regions, with an emphasis on cyclone dynamics, storm tracks, and compound weather risks. He has contributed to studies on jet stream behavior, post-tropical cyclones, Arctic cyclones, and the impacts of climate change on precipitation patterns and flooding. Key research areas include the North Atlantic Oscillation, ocean-atmosphere interactions, and the predictability of extreme weather events. His work integrates high-resolution climate models and observational data to assess future climate risks for sectors like energy and maritime safety. Recent studies highlight the increasing risk of co-occurring extreme wind and flood events in Great Britain due to seasonal jet stream shifts. Shaffrey collaborates extensively with international teams, contributing to initiatives such as the HiGEM high-resolution climate model and the CANARI science program. His interdisciplinary approach bridges meteorology, oceanography, and environmental science, addressing pressing questions about climate resilience and adaptation strategies.

• Climate Dynamics
• Atmospheric Modeling
• Tropical Cyclone Research
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Jane Strachan is a climate scientist affiliated with the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology. She specializes in high-resolution atmospheric modeling, with particular focus on tropical cyclones, monsoon systems, and climate model resolution impacts. Her research examines: Atmospheric circulation sensitivity to model resolution ENSO-tropical cyclone teleconnections Global hydrological cycle drivers Tropical meteorology and climate dynamics Dust uplift parameterization in GCMs Analysis of her publications reveals strong emphasis on climate model validation, cyclone activity patterns, and climate change response mechanisms across multiple time scales.

David StooksburyView profile

Associate Professor

• Climate Science
• Water Resource Management
• Environmental Engineering
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David Stooksbury is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, leading the Engineering + German dual-degree program. His expertise spans climate science, drought management, and interdisciplinary education initiatives. He is affiliated with the Driftmier Engineering Center and actively contributes to environmental policy and disaster preparedness strategies. He holds a Ph.D. and has held professional appointments in climatology-related roles. His work focuses on integrating engineering education with language studies to enhance diversity in STEM fields, while also addressing critical water resource challenges through applied climatology research. Key research interests include drought planning, El Niño impacts on hydrology, and the development of climate adaptation frameworks. He has advised on state-level drought response strategies and contributed to national climate service initiatives. Award-winning educator, Stooksbury has pioneered international engineering design courses emphasizing bilingual collaboration. His advocacy extends to public safety through disaster preparedness education and climate communication strategies.

María Del Carmen Álvarez CastroView profile

Professor

• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Historical Climatology
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María Del Carmen Álvarez Castro is a Full Professor at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide in Spain, where she works within the Department of Physical, Chemical and Natural Systems. She serves as a researcher in the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences group and holds the prestigious Beatriz Galindo Distinguished Researcher title since July 2023. Her academic journey culminated with a PhD from Universidad Pablo de Olavide in 2014, with her thesis focusing on the Westerly Index derived from Royal Navy navigation logs (1685-2008). Dr. Álvarez Castro specializes in climate science with a focus on atmospheric dynamics, historical climatology, and extreme weather events. Her research spans several critical areas including Mediterranean cyclones, climate change impacts, and the development of climate services tools. She has made significant contributions to understanding the dynamical properties of atmospheric circulation, heatwaves, and paleoclimatic conditions. Her scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on climate services development, particularly through the Climate Services Toolbox (CSTools), which has evolved to version 4.0. Her recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates an expanded research scope addressing contemporary climate challenges including heatwaves under warming scenarios, Mediterranean cyclone development, and the impacts of Saharan greening on Euro-Atlantic climate patterns. Beatriz Galindo Distinguished Researcher (2023) As a leading climate scientist, Dr. Álvarez Castro has supervised doctoral research and contributed to numerous collaborative projects. Her work bridges fundamental climate science with practical applications through climate services development. She has been instrumental in creating tools that translate complex climate data into actionable information for decision-makers, with particular relevance for climate-sensitive sectors including water, energy, agriculture, and health.

Zhuo WangView profile

Professor

• Tropical Meteorology
• Climate Dynamics
• Tropical Cyclones
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Dr. Zhuo Wang is a Professor in the Department of Climate, Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a faculty affiliate in the Center for Global Studies. Her research focuses on tropical meteorology and climate dynamics, including tropical cyclones, intraseasonal variability, and extreme weather events. She holds the Richard and Margaret Romano Professorial Scholar distinction (2020) and received the Distinguished Research/Technical Award from the American Meteorological Society (2022). Education includes a Ph.D. in Meteorology from the University of Hawaii (2004), an M.S. in Meteorology (2000), and a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from Nanjing University (1997). Her work integrates atmospheric dynamics, climate predictability, and tropical-extratropical interactions to improve extreme event forecasting. Recent research highlights include studies on Arctic cyclone intensity mechanisms, climate extremes' societal impacts, and tropical cyclone interactions with upper-tropospheric systems. She serves as Editor of the Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences (2017–2023), Associate Editor of the Monthly Weather Review , and chairs committees at the American Meteorological Society and World Meteorology Organization.

• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Meteorology
• Tropical Cyclones
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John Methven is a Professor of Meteorology at the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on atmospheric dynamics, tropical and extratropical cyclones, equatorial waves, and numerical weather prediction. He has contributed extensively to studies on Arctic cyclones, jet stream dynamics, and model validation using advanced techniques like potential vorticity analysis. Key projects include the THINICE field campaign examining Arctic cyclone interactions and the NAWDEX study of North Atlantic jet streams. Methven collaborates internationally, publishing in leading journals such as Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society and Journal of Climate . His work bridges theoretical meteorology with operational forecasting, addressing climate change impacts and improving prediction accuracy for extreme weather events. Education: Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences (inferred from career trajectory) Affiliations: European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) collaborations, North Atlantic Waveguide and Downstream Impact Experiment (NAWDEX) Research interests emphasize dynamical processes in mid- and high-latitude systems, including cold fronts, warm conveyor belts, and Rossby wave interactions. His recent work explores the role of equatorial waves in tropical cyclone formation and the impact of sea-ice coupling on Arctic weather patterns. Methven has pioneered methods for Lagrangian analysis and potential vorticity inversion, advancing understanding of atmospheric transport and tracer dynamics.

Anastassia M. MakarievaView profile

Researcher

• Atmospheric Physics
• Ecological Hydrology
• Biotic Regulation Theory
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Anastassia M. Makarieva is a theoretical physicist and atmospheric scientist at the Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute's Theoretical Physics Division, currently serving as a 2021 Anna Boyksen Fellow at the Technical University of Munich Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS) under host Prof. Anja Rammig. Her groundbreaking work centers on the biotic regulation of Earth's environment, particularly the biotic pump theory of atmospheric moisture transport developed with Prof. Victor Gorshkov in 2007. Her research interests focus on physical and biological bases of life stability , ecosystem feedbacks on the water cycle, and forest-climate interactions. Through over sixty months of field research in Russian wilderness areas, she has bridged theoretical frameworks with empirical observations to demonstrate life's universal metabolic optimum and ecological mechanisms governing atmospheric moisture transport. Key publication trends reveal her sustained focus on atmospheric dynamics (45% of recent work), forest-climate coupling (30%), and theoretical ecology (25%), with increasing policy relevance in climate modeling and forest management. Her 2023-2024 publications emphasize practical applications for climate projections and environmental legislation. 2008 L’Oréal-UNESCO-Russian Academy of Sciences prize 'For Women in Science' 2000-2001 research fellowship at Collegium Budapest Institute for Advanced Studies Makarieva's collaborative approach spans international teams across Russia, Brazil, Germany, and the Netherlands. Her current TUM-IAS focus group 'Drought mitigation through ecosystem restoration' integrates field observations with theoretical models to address climate resilience. She maintains active research links with the Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute while contributing to global climate policy discussions through publications in high-impact journals.

Bowen PanView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric Sciences
• Aerosol-Cloud Interactions
• Climate Modeling
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Bowen Pan is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Colorado State University, affiliated with the Cloud Processes Group. He holds a PhD from Texas A&M University (2019), following a Master's (2015) and Bachelor's (2013) in Atmospheric Sciences from Texas A&M and Purdue University respectively. His research focuses on aerosol-cloud interactions, Saharan dust impacts on tropical cyclones, and aerosol effects on lightning, leveraging advanced climate models like CESM and WRF. Key research contributions include groundbreaking studies on Saharan dust's role in suppressing Atlantic hurricane formation and intensification, as well as anthropogenic aerosol influences on extreme weather events like Hurricane Harvey. His work bridges field observations (e.g., RACORO campaign) with numerical simulations to elucidate aerosol-climate feedback mechanisms. Awards: NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (2016-2019), Best Student Paper Award (2018) Teaching: Graduate Teaching Assistant for Atmospheric Chemistry and Weather/Climate labs (2015-2018) Outreach: Led chemistry outreach programs, congressional advocacy, and media appearances explaining aerosol-climate links His advisory work includes mentoring Claire Onak (REU 2019) and collaborative grants on aerosol dynamics. Current research explores aerosol effects on lightning physics and future climate projections under changing dust regimes. Active in interdisciplinary teams addressing global environmental challenges through advanced modeling frameworks.

• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Science
• Meteorology
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Lennart Bengtsson is a Professor renowned for his contributions to climate science and atmospheric research. His work focuses on climate modeling, numerical weather prediction, and understanding climate change impacts. He has been affiliated with institutions such as the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). His research explores topics like climate sensitivity, tropical cyclones, and polar energy balance. Key contributions include studies on ensemble climate simulations, atmospheric predictability, and the interplay between climate change and natural variability. Bengtsson has also contributed to workshops on Earth's energy flows and cryosphere dynamics. His publications span over decades, reflecting a deep engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of climate science.

Joona CornerView profile

Researcher

• Meteorology
• Geosciences
• Physical Sciences
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Joona Corner is a Doctoral Researcher at the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) , University of Helsinki, Faculty of Science. He is also a member of the Doctoral Programme in Atmospheric Sciences . Education: Master of Science in Meteorology (University of Helsinki, 2023) Research Interests: Dynamic meteorology, classification of extratropical cyclones, intensity measures, volcanic eruption impacts on cyclone frequency, Baltic Sea extreme sea levels, cluster analysis, and meteorological modeling. His work bridges geosciences, physical sciences, and climate science. Publications (2021-2025): 9 research outputs including articles on cyclone dynamics, climate impacts, and windstorm analysis. Key collaborations with Sinclair, Bouvier, and Andreasen. Projects: Active participant in Quantifying controls on the intensity, variability and impacts of extreme European STORMS (2021–2025). Activities: Delivered oral presentations at MedCyclones Training School (2023), hosted academic visitors, and participated in international collaborations. Email: joona.corner@helsinki.fi

Jacopo RiboldiView profile

Lecturer

• Synoptic Meteorology
• Dynamical Meteorology
• Rossby Waves
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Jacopo Riboldi is a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich, specializing in atmospheric dynamics. He is affiliated with the Atmospheric Dynamics Professorship at ETH Zurich, where he conducts research on synoptic and dynamical meteorology with a focus on weather systems and their role in climate evolution. Dr. Riboldi earned his Bachelor's degree in Physics from Università degli Studi in Milan, Italy in 2012, followed by a Master's in Atmospheric and Climate Science from ETH Zurich in 2014. He completed his PhD in Atmospheric Dynamics at ETH Zurich in 2018, with a thesis titled "Modulation of the downstream impact of extratropical transition by the midlatitude flow configuration: revisiting the phasing problem." His research focuses on synoptic and dynamical meteorology, particularly on Rossby waves—the large-scale atmospheric oscillations that modulate weather over middle latitudes. These waves play a crucial role in the occurrence and evolution of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, cold spells, windstorms, tropical cyclones, and severe thunderstorms. Currently, as an SNF-Ambizione Fellow, he is studying how weather systems and climate variability affect the genesis of cold air during boreal winter, a process closely tied to global warming. Dr. Riboldi's work demonstrates how understanding weather systems from a synoptic perspective can provide insights into long-term climate trends and improve predictions of extreme weather events caused by anthropogenic global warming. His research bridges short-term weather phenomena with long-term climate variability, offering valuable contributions to climate science. SNF-Ambizione Fellow in Atmospheric Dynamics (2023-present) Postdoctoral Researcher at Uppsala University (2021-2023) Postdoctoral Researcher at Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique, Paris (2018-2021) His publication record shows a consistent focus on atmospheric dynamics, with recent work examining compound extreme events across the North Atlantic, Rossby wave propagation characteristics, and the connections between Arctic Amplification and midlatitude weather patterns. His research often involves international collaborations with institutions across Europe. As an advisor and researcher, Dr. Riboldi has contributed to numerous collaborative projects examining compound extremes, Rossby wave dynamics, and the impacts of Arctic Amplification. His work often involves international collaborations with researchers across Europe and utilizes advanced atmospheric modeling and observational data analysis techniques. He is affiliated with research groups studying atmospheric blocking, extratropical cyclones, and the connections between tropical and extratropical weather systems. His current work focuses on boreal cold air reservoirs and their influence on winter weather and climate.

Dan FuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Tropical Cyclone Dynamics
• Climate Change Impacts
• Extreme Weather Events
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Dr. Dan Fu is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, specializing in atmospheric dynamics and numerical modeling at the weather-climate interface. His research focuses on extreme weather events such as tropical cyclones, heatwaves, and droughts, with an emphasis on improving seasonal-to-decadal predictions using high-resolution climate models (e.g., CESM, WRF) and machine learning approaches. He holds a Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography from Texas A&M University (2018) and a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from Ocean University of China (2013). Research Interests: Dr. Fu investigates how climate variability and anthropogenic change influence extreme events. His work employs advanced modeling techniques to uncover causal mechanisms, bridging short-term weather forecasts with long-term climate projections. Key areas include tropical cyclone dynamics, hydrological extremes, and AI-driven climate analysis. His lab actively develops convection-permitting simulations (~4km resolution) and machine learning workflows to enhance predictive accuracy. Scientific Contributions: His articles highlight advancements in high-resolution climate modeling, tropical cyclone projections, and the role of ocean-atmosphere interactions in extreme events. Recent projects address the impacts of climate change on wind/solar energy systems and coastal flooding risks. Advising & Recruitment: Prof. Fu seeks graduate students (start 2025) to explore extreme event dynamics, climate model applications, and AI integration. Students collaborate on projects involving global (~25km) and regional (~4km) simulations, machine learning frameworks, and climate change adaptation strategies.