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Peter U. ClarkView profile

Professor

Oregon State UniversityUnited States

Peter U. Clark is a University Distinguished Professor in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University, with an Adjunct Professor role in Quaternary Studies at the University of Ulster. His research focuses on glaciers and ice sheets , sea level change , paleoclimatology , and abrupt climate change . He holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Colorado (1984), following an M.S. (1980) and B.S. (1978) from the University of Waterloo and St. Lawrence University, respectively. Clark's recent work analyzes deglacial ocean heat content , Antarctic ice sheet stability , and paleoclimate reconstructions using geochemical proxies. His studies emphasize ice-ocean-atmosphere interactions , cosmogenic dating , and sea level fingerprinting . He has contributed extensively to IPCC assessments and pioneered models linking ice sheet collapse to thermohaline circulation shifts. Scientific honors include the Milutin Milankovic Medal (2024), Cesare Emiliani Lecturer (2023), and Guggenheim Fellowship (declined in 2016). His 2025 National Academy of Sciences election 2016 AAAS Fellowship multiple teaching awards highlight his academic leadership. Clark's editorial roles span Science Advances , Journal of Climate , and Quaternary Science Reviews . He has mentored 21 graduate students and postdocs, including current faculty at Boston College, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and California State University. His 15 most recent articles (2015-2025) focus on sea level projections , deglacial carbon cycle , and ice sheet-ocean feedbacks , with methodologies involving cosmogenic nuclide dating , isotope geochemistry , and transient climate modeling .

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Amanda MaycockView profile

Professor

University of LeedsUnited Kingdom

Amanda Maycock is Professor in Climate Dynamics at the University of Leeds' School of Earth and Environment, where she directs the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science (ICAS). She holds an MPhys from Manchester (2006), MSc (2008) and PhD (2012) in Atmosphere, Oceans and Climate from Reading. Her research specializes in climate dynamics, atmospheric circulation, stratosphere-troposphere interactions, and radiative transfer, with ongoing projects including ExtAnt, TWISTA, and the Leverhulme Prize-funded climate dynamics initiative. Research interests span: Climate variability and change mechanisms Atmospheric teleconnections and jet stream dynamics Stratospheric impacts on surface climate Chemistry-climate feedbacks including ozone layer interactions Radiative transfer modelling and climate projections Her recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate strong focus on: Arctic-midlatitude climate linkages and jet stream behavior ENSO teleconnections and hydrological extremes Polar vortex influences on European storminess Climate mitigation impacts on stratospheric temperature Renewable energy-climate interactions Scientific honors include: Philip Leverhulme Prize (2018) Arne Richter Award for Early Career Researchers (2019) STAC Outstanding Early Career Award (2022) water@leeds Water Woman Award (2023) NERC Independent Research Fellowship (2015-2020) She leads 12 PhD students including projects on atmospheric rivers, ENSO dynamics, and jet stream extremes, supported by NERC, EPSRC, and Met Office collaborations. Current grants include £5M+ from Horizon Europe, Wellcome Trust, and UKRI for projects examining Antarctic extremes (ExtAnt), stratospheric aerosols (TWISTA), and sustainable aviation (JetZero). Directs ICAS research group with 4 postdoctoral researchers and coordinates the NERC PANORAMA DTP Atmosphere Theme. Contributes to IPCC assessments and co-chairs WCRP/SPARC initiatives on atmospheric temperature changes.

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Akshay DeorasView profile

Researcher

University of ReadingUnited Kingdom

Dr. Akshay Deoras is a Research Scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) within the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading. His research focuses on Indian monsoon dynamics, tropical climate variability, and extratropical cyclones over North India. He holds an MRes in Climate and Atmospheric Science from the University of Leeds (2017). He has been featured in prominent media outlets including The Indian Express, The Weather Channel, and BBC Marathi, providing expert commentary on extreme weather events like Cyclone Tauktae and monsoon patterns. His work includes presentations at international conferences such as the European Geosciences Union (EGU) and the American Geophysical Union (AGU), earning a Best Presentation Prize at the 2020 RMetS Conference. Academically, he advises the Atal Tinkering Lab program at Somalwar Nikalas School in Nagpur, focusing on fostering STEM skills among high school students. His research emphasizes improving subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) prediction models for monsoon low-pressure systems and exploring interactions between monsoon systems and large-scale climate phenomena like the Madden-Julian Oscillation.

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Ángel F. Adames CorralizaView profile

Associate Professor

University of Wisconsin-MadisonUnited States

Ángel F. Adames Corraliza is an Associate Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , where he holds the Ned P. Smith Distinguished Chair of Climatology . He leads the Large-scale Tropical Dynamics Group , focusing on physical processes driving tropical atmospheric circulations and their response to CO2 increases. Education: PhD from the University of Washington His research integrates observations, modeling, and theoretical frameworks to study phenomena like Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO) , El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) , tropical convection , and inertio-gravity waves . Key themes include moist thermodynamics , moisture mode theory , and tropical-extratropical teleconnections . Article trends highlight interdisciplinary work on tropical wave dynamics , climate model validation (CMIP5/CMIP6) , and environmental impacts (e.g., methane emissions from oil platforms). His group collaborates globally and emphasizes public science communication. Scientific Awards: Ned P. Smith Distinguished Chair of Climatology His team includes undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers . Outreach efforts include the Spanish-language podcast "Tiempo, Clima y Tierra" and workshops on atmospheric science.

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Jonathan E. MartinView profile

Professor

University of Wisconsin-MadisonUnited States

Jonathan E. Martin is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison since 1994. He received his Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington in 1992. Research Focus: Mid-latitude cyclones, jet stream dynamics, and weather-climate interactions Key Methods: Multi-scale observational analysis, high-resolution mesoscale modeling, potential vorticity diagnostics Recent Projects: Jet stream waviness trends, subtropical-midlatitude cyclone transformation, snow cover-cyclone feedback His 2025-2024 publications examine extratropical cyclone precipitation distribution, Pacific basin rapid cyclogenesis, and Earth system model validation for cyclone occlusion. Earlier work (2023-2019) addresses: Jet superposition climatology Self-organizing map analysis of jet variability Cyclone-induced Southern Hemisphere waviness Nonlinear jet retraction mechanisms Tornado outbreak jet influences Historical cold pool contraction trends Awarded the 2021 Atmospheric Sciences Librarians International Choice Runner Up for his historical meteorology work, he also authored the textbook Mid-Latitude Atmospheric Dynamics: A First Course (2013). His research spans cyclogenesis, frontogenesis, and climate change impacts on jet streams, with applications in extreme weather forecasting and climate modeling validation.

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Alexander J. BakerView profile

Researcher

University of ReadingUnited Kingdom

Dr. Alexander J. Baker is a Senior Research Scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) and the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology. His research focuses on high-resolution climate modeling, particularly examining tropical cyclones, North Atlantic climate variability, and paleoclimate reconstruction through stable water isotopes. Senior Research Scientist, NCAS High-Resolution Climate Modelling group member Project Manager, Huracan project Co-organizer, NCAS Climate Modelling Summer School Dr. Baker's research interests span: Tropical and post-tropical cyclones Global km-scale climate model evaluation Air-sea interactions in cyclones Atmospheric circulation patterns North Atlantic climate extremes Paleoclimatology using speleothems He supervises: Lewis Grant (PhD 2025-2028): High-resolution sub-seasonal tropical cyclone predictions Elliott Sainsbury (PhD 2019-2022): Post-tropical cyclones in European extreme weather His publication record (2014-2025) reveals: Leading research in tropical cyclone modeling Expertise in global storm-resolving climate models Major contributions to understanding Atlantic Multidecadal Variability Current focus on model resolution impacts on climate simulations Interdisciplinary work combining meteorology and paleoclimatology Industry collaboration through Insurance Special Interest Group Scientific contributions: Advancing High-Resolution Climate Modelling group's research Website administrator for HRCM research group Co-organizer of influential climate seminars

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Lewis M. RothsteinView profile

Professor

University of Rhode IslandUnited States

Lewis M. Rothstein is a Professor at the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography. His career spans mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, and physical oceanography with research focusing on climate change, ocean dynamics, and numerical modeling. Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography (University of Hawaii, 1983) M.S. in Physical Oceanography (UH, 1979) M.S. in Ocean Engineering (University of Massachusetts, 1975) B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (University of Bridgeport, 1973) Rothstein's research explores climate change impacts on ocean circulation, submesoscale oceanic fronts, tropical cyclone-induced heat fluxes, and coupled biogeochemical modeling. He employs numerical simulations and satellite data to study coastal and open-ocean processes. His publications over the last decade (2003–2013) examine climate-ocean interactions, mode water dynamics, and coastal circulation patterns. These works bridge broad disciplines like physical oceanography, climate science, and ecological modeling. Rothstein teaches graduate courses in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (OCG 610, 611) and co-teaches undergraduate oceanography for specialized students. As Science Director of the Metcalf Institute for 8 years, he emphasized science communication and journalist training. While no scientific awards are listed, his work has secured significant NSF funding, particularly for climate impact studies. He mentors graduate students with a focus on increasing female representation in oceanography.

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Corinna HooseView profile

Professor

Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyGermany

Prof. Dr. Corinna Hoose leads the Cloud Physics research group at the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research - Tropospheric Research (IMKTRO) within Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) . She has held this W3 Professorship since 2013 and previously led a Helmholtz Young Investigators Group (2010-2016). Her work focuses on aerosol-cloud interactions , mixed-phase cloud processes , and numerical modeling of atmospheric systems . Professor of Theoretical Meteorology at KIT (2013-present) Former Helmholtz Group Leader (2010-2016) University of Oslo & ETH Zurich Postdoc experience Co-Editor of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics Research Interests center on ice nucleation mechanisms , cloud dynamics , and climate sensitivity studies . Her group develops parameterizations for heterogeneous ice nucleation and investigates precipitation formation across different cloud types. Notable methodological contributions include SEVIRI satellite data analysis and ICON model modifications for microphysical-dynamic coupling. Publication Trends show consistent leadership in mixed-phase cloud modeling (2013-2025), with particular emphasis on Arctic cloud systems , heterogeneous ice formation , and aerosol impacts on precipitation . Her work bridges laboratory ice nucleation studies (e.g., dust-ash parameterizations) and regional climate modeling at various spatial resolutions. Teaching includes core courses in Theoretical Meteorology , Numerical Methods , and Cloud Physics at KIT. She has mentored multiple early-career researchers as evidenced by co-authorships with advisees like A. Oertel and L. Ickes. Collaborations span institutions including ETH Zurich, University of Oslo, and EU projects like EUCAARI. Her research group interacts with observational teams through field campaigns like Swabian MOSES and utilizes both in situ and remote sensing data for model validation.

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Jim SteenburghView profile

Professor

University of UtahUnited States

Jim Steenburgh is a Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah specializing in mountain weather and climate, orographic and lake-effect precipitation, weather analysis and forecasting, and numerical weather prediction. He joined the University of Utah faculty in 1995 and served as Department Chair from 2005-2011. An avid skier, he shares his expertise through his popular blog Wasatch Weather Weenies and his book Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth . B.S. in Meteorology from The Pennsylvania State University (1989) Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington (1995) Dr. Steenburgh's research focuses on winter storms in complex terrain, particularly in mountainous regions. His work spans mountain meteorology, lake-effect and sea-effect snow systems, and the interaction between weather systems and topography. He has conducted significant research on the Wasatch Mountains, Great Salt Lake region, Japan Sea, and other mountainous areas worldwide. His expertise in winter weather forecasting has practical applications for avalanche safety, ski industry forecasting, and understanding climate change impacts on mountain snowpack. Analysis of Steenburgh's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on lake-effect and sea-effect precipitation systems, particularly their interaction with terrain. His research combines observational studies with numerical modeling approaches to understand mesoscale weather phenomena. A significant portion of his work focuses on the Wasatch Mountains and Great Salt Lake region, while also expanding to international locations including Japan and the European Alps. His publications demonstrate an evolving research trajectory incorporating climate change impacts on mountain snow systems. Fellow, American Meteorological Society (2021) Fulbright Scholar, University of Innsbruck (2019) Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Utah (2024) Russel L. DeSouza Award, NSF Unidata Program (2024) Named Session Award, AMS Mountain Meteorology Committee (2018) Hosler Alumni Scholar Medal, Penn State University (2017) Outstanding Service Award, National Weather Service Western Region (2002) Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Utah (2001) Steenburgh has secured substantial research funding from NSF, NASA, and other agencies, with current projects extending through 2025. His grants focus on mountain meteorology, lake-effect snow prediction, and improving winter weather forecasting in complex terrain. He has mentored numerous graduate students through projects like the Storm Peak Laboratory graduate education program and has been involved in several major field campaigns including the Ontario Winter Lake-effect Systems (OWLeS) and the Mountain Terrain Atmospheric Modeling and Observations (MATERHORN) program. Dr. Steenburgh leads the Wasatch Weather Weenies blog, a collaborative effort with other meteorologists that provides real-time weather analysis and commentary, particularly focused on Utah's mountain weather. He has been instrumental in connecting academic research with practical weather forecasting applications, working closely with the National Weather Service and avalanche centers. His research group frequently collaborates with international partners, particularly in Japan where sea-effect snow systems share similarities with Utah's lake-effect snow events.

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Yunji ZhangView profile

Assistant Professor

Pennsylvania State UniversityUnited States

Yunji Zhang is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science within The Pennsylvania State University . He also serves as the Assistant Director of the Penn State Center for Advanced Data Assimilation and Predictability Techniques (ADAPT) and is affiliated with the Alliance for Education, Science, Engineering and Design with Africa (AESEDA) . Research Focus: Dr. Zhang investigates the dynamics and predictability of convectively driven severe weather , including tropical cyclones, mesoscale convective systems, and severe thunderstorms. His work emphasizes ensemble-based data assimilation techniques using satellite and radar observations to enhance numerical weather prediction models. Current projects involve improving forecasts of hurricanes like Harvey and Midwest derecho events through advanced assimilation of all-sky microwave and infrared radiances. Publications Trends: His recent studies (2021-2025) highlight advancements in Ensemble data assimilation of dual-polarization radar and satellite data Predictability of extreme rainfall events in Zhengzhou and China Multi-sensor approaches for convection initiation forecasting Microphysical parameterization impacts on hurricane prediction Automated boundary layer depth estimation techniques Global-to-regional nested modeling for tropical cyclones Advising: Dr. Zhang mentors current graduate students Zhu Yao and Abhisek Das, while former advisees include Ph.D. recipient Keenan Eure and M.S. graduate Paul Mykolajtchuk . He actively invites students interested in M.S. or Ph.D. research to contact him via email. Labs & Centers: His work is supported by the Penn State Center for Advanced Data Assimilation and Predictability Techniques (ADAPT) and collaborations with the Alliance for Education, Science, Engineering and Design with Africa (AESEDA) .

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Gan ZhangView profile

Assistant Professor

University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUnited States

Gan Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Climate, Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the School of Earth, Society & Environment. His research focuses on climate modeling, prediction, and applications, particularly addressing climate risks involving physical phenomena (e.g., cyclones) and socioeconomic factors (e.g., energy transition). He emphasizes integrating geophysical fluid dynamics with machine learning and real-world applications. Education: PhD (2018), M.S. (2012) in Atmospheric Sciences from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; B.S. (2011) in Marine Meteorology from Ocean University of China. Research interests include climate variability, extratropical cyclones, tropical meteorology, and weather/climate risk. Recent work explores wind energy risks in midlatitudes, Rossby wave impacts on cyclones, and historical records of tropical cyclones using Chinese documents. His group fosters interdisciplinary approaches, encouraging exploration in data science, exo-climate, and economics. Notable achievements include an Editor’s Award from the American Meteorological Society (2025) and collaborations with institutions like Princeton University and NCAR. He advises graduate students Mingfei Ren, Yudi Mao, and Megha Rao. His work bridges climate science with societal impacts, such as hurricane labor market effects and energy systems. Key research tools include climate models, satellite data, and machine learning. Recent presentations include sessions at the American Meteorological Society annual meeting (2025) and workshops on extreme heat and cloud feedbacks.

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Gabriel BowenView profile

Professor

University of UtahUnited States

Gabriel Bowen is a Professor in the Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Utah, where he has held academic positions since 2012, advancing to full Professor in 2016. His work is centered on isotope geochemistry and its applications to Earth system science, climate, hydrology, and environmental change. His research spans climate change science, hydrology, atmospheric sciences, paleoclimatology, ecology, and forensic geolocation . He uses stable isotopes (oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, strontium) to investigate paleoenvironments, animal and human movement, groundwater dynamics, and land-atmosphere interactions. His work integrates field data, modeling, and large-scale data synthesis. His recent publications (2024–2025) reveal a strong focus on isotopic methods in environmental reconstruction , including evapotranspiration partitioning, urban water isoscapes, strontium provenance models, and paleo-CO2 reconstructions. He leads major collaborative initiatives such as IsoBank and CO2PIP , which aim to standardize and centralize isotopic and paleoclimate data. Scientific Awards: Distinguished Research Award, University of Utah (2025, 2024) Distinguished Visiting Fellowship, Tongji University (2019) Fellow, Geological Society of America (2016) James B. Macelwane Medal, American Geophysical Union (2012) Fellow, American Geophysical Union (2012) He has secured numerous grants from the National Science Foundation, American Chemical Society, and US Environmental Protection Agency , supporting research on paleoclimate, isotope systems, and environmental monitoring. He teaches courses such as Isoscapes , Carbon Cycle , and Thesis Research at both Master’s and PhD levels. He also engages in community outreach, including collaborative research with the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. He is actively involved in professional service, including membership on the Petroleum Research Fund Advisory Board (ACS) and the Urbino Summer School on Paleoclimatology Board of Directors .

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Volkmar WirthView profile

Professor

University of MainzGermany

Volkmar Wirth is a full Professor of Theoretical Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics at the Institute for Atmospheric Physics, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz. His research focuses on Rossby wave packets, forecast error dynamics, tropopause behavior, mountain meteorology, and tropical cyclone processes. Full Professor since 2000 Specialist in midlatitude waveguidability and extreme weather predictability Active in mountain meteorology (banner clouds) and hurricane dynamics Teaching includes graduate courses on atmospheric hydrodynamics, predictability, and potential vorticity applications. He supervises project assignments involving numerical modeling in FORTRAN-90 and leads meteorology practicals with time series analysis experiments. Recent publications analyze Rossby wave propagation in changing climates, temperature extremes, and waveguide limitations. His group collaborates extensively on "Waves to Weather" predictability research. Current affiliations: Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz , Institute for Atmospheric Physics.

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Nadia BloemendaalView profile

Assistant Professor

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Nadia Bloemendaal is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), and a climate researcher at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). Her work focuses on tropical cyclone risk under climate change, synthetic modeling, and hazard assessments. She holds a PhD from VU (2021, Cum Laude) and conducted postdoctoral research at IVM and Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Education : 2016: Master in Meteorology, Physical Oceanography, and Climate (Utrecht University) 2014: Minor in Geo Data Processing (ITC) 2014: Bachelor in Applied Mathematics (University of Twente) Research Interests : Tropical cyclone dynamics, climate change impacts, synthetic storm modeling (e.g., STORM), risk assessment frameworks, and coastal hazard analysis. Her STORM model generates synthetic tropical cyclone tracks to assess global-scale risk probabilities. Awards : Arne Richter Award for Early Career Scientists (2024) 2nd Place Lloyd's Science of Risk Prize (2021) 3rd Place Allianz Climate Risk Research Award (2020) Dutch Data Prize 2020 (2020) Grants & Advising : Principal Investigator: Quantification of Climate Change Scenario Risk (2022–2023) Project Researcher: Human Behavior in Flood Risk Models (2014–2022) Teaches courses on climate hydrology and mathematics for environmental studies. Labs & Datasets : Creator of the STORM dataset (synthetic cyclone tracks) and COAST-RP (storm tide return periods). Collaborates globally on climate change impact studies.

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Leo SaffinView profile

Research Fellow

University of ReadingUnited Kingdom

Dr. Leo Saffin is a Research Fellow in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, affiliated with the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS). He is a postdoctoral researcher working on the Huracan project, focusing on the dynamics of tropical cyclones transitioning to the extratropics and their interaction with midlatitude atmospheric flows. His research integrates atmospheric processes, numerical modeling, and computational methods to improve climate and weather prediction accuracy. His work spans eddy feedbacks in climate models, trade-wind cumulus dynamics, and reduced-precision computing for atmospheric parameterizations. He collaborates with John Methven, Pier Luigi Vidale, and Alex Baker on midlatitude dynamics and forecast error analysis. Saffin’s contributions bridge theoretical atmospheric science with practical model optimization, addressing challenges in numerical precision and parametrization techniques. Publications highlight his expertise in climate modeling uncertainties, mesoscale organization of clouds, and the role of diabatic processes in atmospheric circulation. His research emphasizes the interplay between small-scale phenomena and large-scale dynamics, with applications to improving weather forecast reliability and climate model fidelity.

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