Extreme Weather Patterns Professors and Supervisors | ApplySharif

Find Academic Supervisors

Find and connect with academic supervisors, professors, and scholars for your research journey.

Showing 721-735 of 1,589 supervisors

Profile data may be stale. It is sourced from public faculty pages.

Siraj Ul IslamView profile

Assistant Professor

University of Northern British ColumbiaCanada

Dr. Siraj Ul Islam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Northern British Columbia. His research focuses on hydroclimatology, examining climate dynamics, snow hydrology, and environmental modeling across northern British Columbia. Dr. Islam utilizes numerical models and field data collection to analyze climate impacts on hydrological systems. His primary research interests include: Climate change variability and forecasting Hydrological modeling in complex terrains Data analysis techniques for environmental systems Machine learning applications in hydroclimatology Regional climate impacts on indigenous territories Dr. Islam's publications demonstrate consistent focus on climate-hydrology interactions, with recent work emphasizing machine learning integration and regional climate impacts. His research employs advanced modeling techniques including hybrid coupled models and IoT-based field monitoring. He currently advises graduate students in the MSc NRES program, specializing in Environmental Science and Geography research projects.

Official University Profile

Liming ZhouView profile

Professor

University at Albany SUNYUnited States

Liming Zhou is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany, State University of New York. His expertise spans physical geography and meteorology, with a focus on interdisciplinary research in land-human-climate interactions. He utilizes remote sensing, weather, and climate data to investigate how land surface changes affect climate and hydrology across diurnal, seasonal, and decadal time scales. His educational background includes: PhD in Geography from Boston University (2002) MSc in Meteorology from Nanjing Institute of Meteorology, China (1994) BSc in Meteorology from Nanjing Institute of Meteorology, China (1991) Professor Zhou's research centers on land-atmosphere interface processes, combining satellite observations, GIS data, and Earth system modeling. Key contributions include discoveries of warming-enhanced greening in northern latitudes, drought-induced vegetation browning in the Congo rainforests, turbine-induced nighttime warming over U.S. wind farms, and urbanization-driven climate effects in China. His methodologies integrate time series analysis, statistical techniques, and regional climate models like WRF to examine desert amplification, diurnal temperature asymmetries, and vegetation-climate feedbacks. Analysis of his recent publications (2022-2025) reveals concentrated research on regional climate dynamics in Africa (Congo Basin, Sahara), Asia (China, India), and the Americas. His work demonstrates consistent emphasis on land use impacts—urbanization, deforestation, wind farms—on temperature, precipitation, and vegetation patterns, while leveraging satellite data and climate models to address model deficiencies and improve predictive capabilities. Scientific awards: No specific awards were documented in the provided materials. Advising and grants: While his profile indicates active research leadership, no student names or grant details were explicitly referenced in the source text. Labs and teams: No specific laboratory facilities or research teams were identified in the available documentation.

Official University Profile

Angela CandelaView profile

Associate Professor

University of PalermoItaly

Angela Candela is an Associate Professor of Engineering at the University of Palermo, specializing in Hydraulic Engineering within the Department of Civil, Environmental and Materials Engineering (DICAM). She holds regular office hours on Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00 to 13:00 at the DICAM Hydraulic Section on the 2nd floor. Her academic journey began with honors in Civil Engineering with a focus on Hydraulics from the University of Palermo in 1998, followed by a PhD in Hydraulic Engineering from a consortium program involving the Universities of Naples, Palermo, and Rome "La Sapienza" in 2002, where she was a visiting scientist at the University of Lancaster in 2000-2001 collaborating with Professor Keith Beven's research group. Dr. Candela's research primarily focuses on hydrological modeling and flood risk management , with specific interests in: Assessment and mitigation of hydraulic risk Mapping of hydraulic risk Analysis of model uncertainty Study of hydrological response in natural basins Frequency analysis of flood discharges Surface water quality assessment Her work combines theoretical modeling with practical applications to address water management challenges, particularly in Mediterranean environments, resulting in approximately 60 national and international scientific publications. Analysis of Dr. Candela's recent publication trends reveals a strong evolution from theoretical hydrological modeling toward practical urban flood management solutions. Her research increasingly incorporates advanced statistical methods like copula-based bivariate analysis, with growing emphasis on sustainable urban drainage solutions, microplastic pollution detection, cost-benefit analysis of flood mitigation measures, and integration of climate change considerations into hydrological modeling - particularly relevant to the Sicilian context. Dr. Candela has directed and participated in numerous significant research initiatives: Scientific Director of Research Project funded by Research Fund (FFR) 2012/13 "Definition of flood scenarios through innovative methodologies for hydrometric monitoring" Participant in COST Action ES0901 - EUROPEAN PROCEDURES FOR FLOOD FREQUENCY ESTIMATION (FLOODFREQ) – 2009-2013 Participant in regional projects "HYDROENERGY" and "SESAMO Integrated information system" – 2011-2013 Participant in MIUR-funded project "MITO - Multimedia Information for Territorial Objects" – 2013-2015 She has supervised numerous undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral theses while teaching the Land Hydraulic Protection course, serving as a reviewer for several ISI journals in hydrology and land management fields. Dr. Candela maintains an active research profile with continued publication output through 2024, demonstrating sustained engagement with evolving challenges in water resources management and flood risk assessment in Mediterranean environments.

Official University Profile

Nadarajah RameshView profile

Associate Professor

University of GreenwichUnited Kingdom

Dr. Nadarajah Ramesh is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Greenwich's School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. With a background including Imperial College London and University of Oxford, his research focuses on stochastic modelling for environmental applications. His primary research develops stochastic point process models for rainfall prediction and analysis, with additional applications in health informatics. He collaborates with Imperial College London researchers on climate modelling and extreme weather analysis. Recent publications demonstrate innovations in rainfall modelling techniques and healthcare system analysis. He teaches statistics, probability, actuarial mathematics, and programming courses.

Official University Profile

Ronald StewartView profile

Professor

University of ManitobaCanada

Ronald Stewart is Professor of Environment and Geography at University of Manitoba, specializing in extreme weather events, winter precipitation processes, and climate change impacts in cold regions. His research examines the physics of winter storms, precipitation transitions near 0°C, and changing patterns in Arctic and mountain meteorology. Field investigations utilize radar, surface observations, and climate models to study storm structure and future climate scenarios. As part of the Changing Cold Regions Network, he investigates hydrological and cryospheric changes across western Canada under global warming.

Official University Profile

Matthew LeeView profile

Lecturer

Carleton UniversityCanada

Matthew Lee is a Contract Instructor (P.Eng.) at the Faculty of Engineering and Design, Carleton University, holding an M.A.Sc. from the same institution. His expertise lies in fisheries management, aquatic ecology, and telemetry applications in biological research. He focuses on understanding fish movement patterns, habitat use, and the impacts of human activities and climate change on aquatic ecosystems. Research interests include fish migration, telemetry technology, conservation biology, and the design of sustainable aquatic systems. His work bridges engineering and environmental science, addressing challenges such as habitat connectivity, climate adaptation, and urban stream management. Recent studies emphasize the movement ecology of species like bull trout, brook trout, and sharks, exploring behavioral responses to environmental changes and human infrastructure. Key contributions include statistical modeling for conservation practitioners and evaluations of hydrokinetic turbine impacts on fish. Although no awards or grants are explicitly listed, his publications highlight methodological innovations in fish sampling and telemetry data analysis. No advising activities are noted in the provided text.

Official University Profile

Lin LiuView profile

Professor

University of CincinnatiUnited States

Lin Liu is Professor and Graduate Director in the Department of Geography at the University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Science. He serves as Co-Director of the Joint Center for GIS and Spatial Analysis, overseeing research initiatives and graduate education. His research spans spatial interaction modeling, crime pattern analysis, geographic visualization, and environmental applications of GIS. Dr. Liu has secured over $1.5 million in research funding from agencies including the NSF and EPA, supporting projects on urban crime patterns, land use classification, and environmental health impacts. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovations in spatial analysis, including machine learning approaches to land cover classification and crime prediction. Articles frequently appear in journals such as Remote Sensing, ISPRS Journal, and Applied Geography. Best Service Award, International Association of Chinese Professionals in GIS (2010) Guest Professorship at Sun Yat-sen University (2006-2009) Dr. Liu has advised over 20 MA and PhD students and maintains international collaborations across Asia and Europe.

Official University Profile

Mary DinsmoreView profile

Lecturer

Loyola University ChicagoUnited States

Mary Dinsmore, PhD, is a Lecturer at the School of Environmental Sustainability, Loyola University Chicago. She specializes in primate ecology and conservation with a focus on endangered species in Madagascar. Her research examines how human activities and natural disturbances impact lemur behavior and habitats, aiming to inform conservation strategies that mitigate human-wildlife conflict. Education: PhD in Environment and Resources, University of Wisconsin – Madison (2020) MS in Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development, University of Wisconsin – Madison (2014) BS and BA in Environmental Science and Political Science, University of Portland (2009) Research Interests: Dinsmore’s work integrates field studies in Madagascar and Latin America to understand primate behavioral adaptations to environmental changes. She emphasizes habitat fragmentation, anthropogenic pressures, and climate impacts on endangered species. Her conservation efforts focus on actionable solutions for biodiversity preservation. Professional Affiliations: American Society of Primatologists International Primatological Society Midwest Primate Interest Group Teaching: She teaches courses like Foundations of Environmental Science (ENVS 137) and Biodiversity and Biogeography (ENVS 218). Her experiential education initiatives include study abroad programs in Central/South America, emphasizing hands-on conservation training. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with international teams on lemur conservation projects in Madagascar, including work with the IUCN Red List. Active in field protocols for primate research and community-based conservation programs.

Official University Profile

Debjani GhatakView profile

Lecturer

Loyola University ChicagoUnited States

Dr. Debjani Ghatak is a Lecturer at Loyola University Chicago's School of Environmental Sustainability, specializing in hydro-climatology and Arctic climate change. She holds a PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences from CUNY and has extensive postdoctoral experience at Rutgers University and Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on cryospheric processes, high elevation warming, and environmental challenges in South Asia. Dr. Ghatak currently mentors Loyola undergraduates in Arctic hydro-climatology studies and maintains an experimental field site at the Loyola Ecology Campus. Her education includes a PhD and MS from CUNY's Graduate Center and an M.Sc. in Geography from the University of Calcutta. She completed teaching certifications through Johns Hopkins University's HEART fellowship and Teaching Institute. Professional roles include Visiting Assistant Professor at Texas A&M, Clinical Data Analyst at Abbvie, and postdoctoral research at Rutgers and Johns Hopkins. Research interests span soil moisture dynamics, Chicago hydro-climatology, and teleconnections between snow cover and Arctic sea ice. She has contributed to NASA's South Asia Land Data Assimilation System and served on NSF and NASA proposal review panels. Her work bridges climatology, geophysics, and environmental policy, with affiliations to AGU, AMS, and the Permafrost Young Researchers Network. Dr. Ghatak has received multiple awards including a 2022 grant for undergraduate research engagement and the 2011 World Climate Research Program Best Poster Award. Her publications address topics like snow-albedo feedback mechanisms, elevation-dependent warming, and the impacts of forest degradation on disease outbreaks.

Official University Profile

Karen E. KingView profile

Assistant Professor

University of TennesseeUnited States

Karen E. King is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Tennessee, specializing in Physical Geography. Her research focuses on Quaternary landscape dynamics, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, and the application of dendrochronology to understand climate-vegetation interactions. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Idaho. Dr. King’s research integrates historical climate data with modern ecological processes to address contemporary environmental challenges. She investigates topics such as tree-ring blue intensity as a climate proxy, fire-climate interactions, and the impacts of flooding on forest ecosystems. Her recent work highlights unprecedented warming trends in North America and the historical context of extreme weather events. Teaching responsibilities include courses on climate change, natural hazards, environmental history, and urban physical geography. Her work has been published in prominent journals, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to climate science and ecological resilience. Despite no listed scientific awards, her contributions to paleoclimatology are recognized through her extensive publication record. Dr. King collaborates with institutions to advance dendrochronological techniques and supports field-based research in regions such as the Great Basin, Rocky Mountains, and Gulf Coast. Her research often involves spatial analysis and historical data synthesis, contributing to broader understandings of climate change impacts on ecosystems.

Official University Profile

Celia Martin PuertasView profile

Lecturer

Royal Holloway, University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Dr. Celia Martin Puertas is a Lecturer in Physical Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London, and a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow. Her research focuses on reconstructing past climate variability using annually laminated lake sediments (varves), with an emphasis on North Atlantic and European climate dynamics during the Holocene. She investigates mechanisms driving extreme weather events and the Earth's response to solar, volcanic, and anthropogenic forcings. Celia employs a co-production approach involving policymakers and meteorological organizations to bridge paleoclimate data with societal applications. Education: PhD in Marine Sciences (Palaeolimnology and Palaeoclimatology), University of Cádiz (2008) MSc in Marine Sciences (Marine Geology), University of Cádiz (2004) BSc in Marine Sciences, University of Cádiz (2002) Her research interests include paleoclimatology, lake sediment analysis, and interdisciplinary climate studies. Notable projects include the 'Rethinking Palaeoclimatology for Society' initiative and collaborations on Holocene climate evolution. Celia has received prestigious fellowships from the Royal Society, Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions, and Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and environmental sustainability. Recent publications focus on Holocene climate variability, lake ecosystem responses, and sea-level changes in coastal regions.

Official University Profile

Ran FengView profile

Associate Professor

University of ConnecticutUnited States

Ran Feng is an Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut, specializing in paleoclimatology and climate dynamics. His research focuses on cloud and precipitation processes in warm climate states, interactions between the hydrological cycle and mountain uplift, and collaborations with geochemists, paleontologists, and geophysicists to explore terrestrial climate evolution. He holds a Ph.D. in Earth & Environmental Sciences from the University of Michigan, an M.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from the Chinese National Academy of Sciences, and a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from Nanjing University. His current interests include the Mid-Pliocene Warm Period, Pacific climate variability, and the role of CO2 forcing in past and future climate states. He has developed novel geochemical approaches to reconstruct ancient hydroclimates and employs high-resolution climate models to investigate extreme weather systems like tropical cyclones and atmospheric rivers. Feng actively participates in international initiatives such as PlioMIP and DYAMOND, contributing to the understanding of Earth’s climate sensitivity and feedback mechanisms. He teaches courses on applied data analysis in Earth sciences (ERTH 4150/5150) and atmospheric/ocean modeling (ERTH 4810/5810). His work bridges geology, atmospheric science, and computational modeling, aiming to inform future climate projections through paleoclimate insights.

Official University Profile

Linda HironsView profile

Research Fellow

University of MünsterGermany

Dr. Linda Hirons is a Research Fellow at the University of Leeds' School of Earth and Environment, specializing in climate science and meteorology with a focus on tropical weather systems, sub-seasonal forecasting, and climate impacts. Her work emphasizes improving forecast accuracy for regions like East Africa and enhancing climate services for agricultural and public health applications. Key research areas include the Madden-Julian Oscillation's influence on East African rainfall, systematic biases in climate models affecting seasonal forecasts, and the application of sub-seasonal forecasts to mitigate droughts and meningitis outbreaks. She leads projects such as the African SWIFT initiative, fostering collaborative climate prediction advancements across Africa. Dr. Hirons co-produces forecast products with stakeholders in Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria, ensuring forecasts align with user needs for agriculture and disaster preparedness. Her contributions span over 35 peer-reviewed articles and reports, addressing both fundamental climate dynamics and applied forecasting challenges. Her recent work evaluates ECMWF forecast performance during extreme rainfall events in Eastern Africa and strengthens weather forecast dissemination in Central Africa, highlighting her commitment to bridging scientific research with real-world impact.

Official University Profile

Frances DavenportView profile

Assistant Professor

Colorado State UniversityUnited States

Frances Davenport is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University's Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. Her research explores climate change impacts on hydrological systems, extreme climate events, water resources, and human/natural systems using observational data, climate models, and machine learning. Education includes: B.A. and B.E. in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College Ph.D. in Earth System Science from Stanford University Research focuses on: Climate change impacts on hydrology and extremes Machine learning applications in earth sciences Flood risk assessment and water resource sustainability Current PhD advisees include Nicole Keeney, Mike Talbot, Bill Doan, and Alexandria Rodgers. Research group members study topics ranging from AI-based precipitation analysis to climate impacts on transboundary water systems.

Official University Profile

Michael M. BellView profile

Professor

Colorado State UniversityUnited States

Michael M. Bell is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University (CSU), affiliated with the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. He joined the CSU faculty in 2016 after roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii and Research Assistant Professor at the Naval Postgraduate School. His research focuses on tropical, mesoscale, and radar meteorology, particularly tropical cyclone structure and intensification. He leads the TC-RAMS team, advancing extreme weather prediction and software tools. Education: Ph.D. Meteorology, Naval Postgraduate School (2010) M.S. Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University (2006) B.S. Applied Mathematics & Minor in Meteorology, Metropolitan State College of Denver (2001) B.A. Religion, University of Florida (1996) Research Interests: Bell studies tropical cyclone lifecycle dynamics, mesoscale processes, radar analysis techniques, and open-source software development. His work uses aircraft and radar observations alongside high-resolution models to improve forecasting accuracy. Awards: PECASE (2017) NSF CAREER Award (2014) ONR Young Investigator Award (2015) Herbert Riehl Memorial Award (2006) Team & Labs: As TC-RAMS team lead, Bell oversees projects like the SEA-POL radar deployment in Steamboat Springs (2024-2025) and the PICCOLO field campaign. His group collaborates on NOAA, NSF, and ONR-funded initiatives to advance weather radar technology and tropical cyclone understanding.

Official University Profile