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Douglas HardyView profile

Research Fellow

• Climatology
• Glaciology
• Meteorology
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Douglas Hardy, a Research Fellow at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences , focuses on understanding how high-elevation, low-latitude ice cores record climate dynamics. His work combines automated weather station (AWS) data , snow/ice measurements, and satellite monitoring across East Africa and the Andes to characterize extreme climate environments. Education: Not explicitly stated Institutions: University of Massachusetts Amherst Collaborations: National Science Foundation, NOAA, National Geographic Society, Tanzanian agencies (COSTECH, TANAPA), Vicencio Expeditions Key research areas include: Tropical Glaciology: Ice core climate signal interpretation High-Altitude Meteorology: AWS networks above 5,000m Isotope Hydrology: δ18O variability in Andean records Cryogenic Ecology: Glacier-nesting birds (White-winged Diuca Finch) Climate Modeling: ENSO impacts, tropical cyclone moisture pathways Recent publications (2016-2021) emphasize: Tropical glacier climatology Cryospheric-isotope linkages Extreme environment AWS deployment High Andes and Kilimanjaro comparative studies Climate change projections for ice caps Scientific recognition includes: Explorers Club Youth Activity Fund for glacier bird studies Hall/Mayfield Research Award (Wilson Ornithological Society) His team collaborates with: Summit Expeditions and Nomadic Experience (SENE) for Kilimanjaro logistics Vicencio Expeditions and BBC Natural History Unit for Andean research

Francisco Muñoz-ArriolaView profile

Professor

• Hydroinformatics
• Integrated Hydrology
• Climate Analytics
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Francisco Muñoz-Arriola is a Professor in Hydroinformatics and Integrated Hydroclimate at the Department of Biological Systems Engineering and the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His work bridges diagnostics and prognostics of extreme hydrometeorological events with their impacts on water, agriculture, and ecosystems. Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University M.S. and B.S. in Coastal Oceanography and Oceanography, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California His research focuses on: Climate-resilient water infrastructure design Integrated hydrology (water quality, quantity, ecosystem resilience) Remote and proximal sensing applications Coupled natural-human systems Data science for climate extremes and sustainability The 15 most recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends in maize yield predictability via genetic-by-environment frameworks, streamflow-sediment dynamics under dam regulation, and AI-driven plant phenotyping. Keywords span Agriculture , Climate Science , Remote Sensing , and Complex Systems . Scientific awards include: NSF Interdisciplinary Methods for Disaster Research Fellow (2015–2016) University of Nebraska-Lincoln Inclusion and Diversity Faculty Fellow (2018–present) Daugherty Water for Food Institute Faculty Fellow (since 2014) Multiple teaching and research recognition awards (2013–2023) He has secured over $5 million in grants, including projects with USDA, NSF, NASA, and USGS, focusing on irrigation sustainability, OpenET satellite data adoption, and Indigenous community engagement in climate resilience. His lab develops tools like CLIM4OMICS and CoSegPP for data integration and plant phenotyping analytics.

• Geomorphology
• Climate Dynamics
• Paleoclimatology
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Birgit Schröder Plessen is a Researcher at the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), based in the Department of Geomorphology under the Geosystems division. Her research focuses on paleoclimatology, isotope geochemistry, and the environmental evolution of lakes and geological formations. She has contributed to studies on climate dynamics, hypoxia in lake systems, and the transition of ancient lakes such as the Dead Sea. Her work combines sediment core analysis, isotopic tracing, and multi-proxy climate modeling to understand long-term environmental changes. Her research interests include the reconstruction of past hydrological conditions through lake sediments, the impact of human activities on aquatic systems, and the dynamics of geological formations in arid and high-altitude regions. Recent projects have explored hypersaline lake systems in the Andes, the hydrology of the Tibetan Plateau, and the climatic drivers of glacial cycles. Publications highlight her expertise in isotope geochemistry and paleoenvironmental reconstruction, with notable contributions to journals like *Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta* and *Communications Earth & Environment*. Collaborations span international teams studying the Dead Sea, the Yellow River, and geothermal systems in Tanzania.

• Hydrology
• Climate Change Impacts
• Water Resources Management
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Zhenxing Zhang is an Associate Research Scientist at the Illinois State Water Survey and a Research Affiliate in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Their work focuses on hydrology, water resources sustainability, and climate change impacts, with a particular emphasis on drought-flood transitions, optimization algorithms for environmental modeling, and the water-energy-carbon nexus. Primary Affiliation: Illinois State Water Survey (Research Scientist) Secondary Affiliation: Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Research Interests span interdisciplinary domains including: Hydrology : Streamflow dynamics, flood risk analysis, low streamflow statistics, and hydrological modeling frameworks. Climate-Environment Interactions : Climate change impacts on water resources, drought-heatwave synergies, and flash drought mechanisms. Computational Methods : Development and application of novel bio-inspired optimization algorithms (e.g., Electric Eel Foraging Optimization, Tianji's Horse Racing Optimization) to solve engineering problems. Publication Trends reveal a focus on integrating machine learning with traditional hydrological models (e.g., deep learning for rainfall prediction), quantifying water quality risks during compound climate events, and creating new optimization techniques with engineering applications. Their work frequently combines multi-criteria analysis with stakeholder engagement for water supply planning in Illinois and China. Key Collaborations involve institutions in Illinois and China, with frequent co-authorship on topics like: Water resource carrying capacity Drought-flood abrupt alternations Membrane bioreactor (MBR) applications Carbon capture water supply risks Zhang contributes to comprehensive hydrologic modeling frameworks that assess long-term water sustainability under changing climatic and demand conditions, particularly in the Illinois River Basin and Yangtze River region .

Paolo ScussoliniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Climate Change
• Hydrology
• Natural Hazards
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Dr. Paolo Scussolini is an Assistant Professor in the Water and Climate Risk department at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on climatic changes, hydrology, natural hazards, and climate adaptation, with a particular emphasis on learning from past climates like the Last Interglacial. He leads projects such as the Last Interglacial Floods initiative, using paleo-climate models and geological proxies to reconstruct historical hydrological patterns. His work also addresses socio-economic drivers of flood risk and evaluates climate adaptation strategies. Education: PhD in Paleoclimatology (2014), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam MSc Environmental Management and Restoration (2010), University of Barcelona MSc Environmental Science (2006), University of Parma Research Interests: Scussolini’s interdisciplinary work spans paleoclimatology, hydrological modeling, and climate policy. Key areas include: Reconstructing past climate extremes (e.g., Last Interglacial floods) Quantifying flood risks under global warming scenarios Assessing the efficacy of nature-based solutions and hybrid flood adaptation strategies Understanding vegetation dynamics linked to megafauna extinctions and human impacts Recent Contributions: His recent publications explore topics like compound flood risk mitigation in Shanghai, deep learning applications for heatwave analysis, and equity in climate policy attribution. He coordinates large-scale projects such as the KNOWING initiative, which integrates climate mitigation and adaptation pathways. Teaching & Mentorship: Scussolini coordinates MSc and BSc courses on Water and Climate Systems, Climate Challenge, and Natural Hazards. He also serves as PhD coordinator at IVM, mentoring early-career researchers. Labs/Teams: Central to his work is the IVM’s Water and Climate Risk team, collaborating on global datasets like openDELvE (river delta levee database) and paleoclimate reconstructions. His research also involves partnerships with institutions worldwide to address interdisciplinary challenges in climate science and policy.

Douglas BoyleView profile

Professor

• Hydrology
• Climatology
• Paleoclimatology
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Dr. Douglas Boyle serves as the Interim Vice Provost and Dean at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe, overseeing campus operations and academics. He previously held roles such as Associate Vice Provost for Research and Creative Activities and Nevada State Climatologist. He is a Professor in the Geography Department, with a focus on hydrologic processes and climate impacts on arid environments. His research integrates paleoclimate data, global climate models, and instrumental records to study water resources in semi-arid regions. Key themes include pluvial lake dynamics, storm track activity, and climate change adaptation strategies. Dr. Boyle earned a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California (1989), an M.S. in Hydrology from the University of Nevada, Reno (1996), and a Ph.D. in Hydrology and Systems Engineering from the University of Arizona (2000). His work is funded by NSF, NASA, USGS, and USBR. His research interests emphasize interdisciplinary modeling to address climate-water interactions, with applications to water resource management, agricultural economics, and environmental policy. He has directed the Nevada Water Resources Research Institute and produced annual climate reports for state policy guidance. His publications span hydrologic modeling techniques, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, and climate change communication strategies. Dr. Boyle collaborates on projects linking hydrological models to decision support systems, including cloud-seeding impact assessments in the Walker River Basin and groundwater management in arid regions. His recent work explores climate change impacts on agricultural productivity and integrates urban heat island effects into climate projections.

John MejiaView profile

Research Professor

• Atmospheric Modeling
• Climate Dynamics
• Hydroclimate
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Dr. John Mejia is an Associate Research Professor in Climatology at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the University of Nevada, Reno, specializing in atmospheric modeling and climate dynamics. He leads research on regional climate modeling frameworks for the Western U.S., focusing on weather and climate prediction, uncertainty quantification, and climate change impacts. His work integrates advanced atmospheric models like WRF and CESM to study hydroclimate, mesoscale convection, and urban heat islands. Education: PhD in Meteorology/Regional Climate Modeling from the University of Oklahoma (2008), MSc in Water Resources Management from National University of Colombia (2002), and BSc in Civil Engineering/Hydrology from National University of Colombia (1999). Research interests include atmospheric dynamics, moisture surges during the North American Monsoon, and improving climate models for policy-relevant applications. He teaches courses in Climate Modeling, Atmospheric Turbulence, and Mesoscale Modeling at the University of Nevada's graduate program. Key achievements include the 2014 Peter B. Wagner Medal for applying atmospheric models to policy development, a NASA Group Achievement Award (2008), and recognition for academic excellence at the University of Oklahoma. His research has been published in high-impact journals such as Journal of Geophysical Research and International Journal of Climatology . Dr. Mejia's grants and advising focus on climate adaptation, aerosol impacts on precipitation, and urban climate studies. He collaborates with NSF EPSCoR to broaden STEM participation and mentors students in climate modeling and atmospheric science.

Peter HitchcockView profile

Assistant Professor

• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Climate Science
• Stratospheric Dynamics
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Peter Hitchcock is an Assistant Professor in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His research focuses on stratospheric dynamics, particularly the influence of the stratosphere on global climate and weather extremes. He develops and applies dynamical models to study stratospheric-tropospheric coupling, with an emphasis on subseasonal predictability and climate change impacts. Education: Ph.D. (Physics) from University of Toronto (2012), M.Sc. (Physics) and B.A.&Sc. (Liberal Arts with Mathematics minor) from McMaster University (2006 and 2004). Research Interests: Stratospheric circulation and variability Climate predictability and weather extremes QBO dynamics and sudden stratospheric warmings Subseasonal forecasting techniques Teaching: EAS 3420/5420 Atmospheric Dynamics, EAS 6520 Advanced Atmospheric Dynamics, and co-developed a Jupyter Notebook-based synoptic meteorology course. Scientific Contributions: His work advances understanding of stratospheric-tropospheric interactions, with recent projects like the SNAPSI initiative addressing subseasonal prediction improvements. Key findings include the role of stratospheric disturbances in amplifying extreme weather events. Awards: 2009 Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowship from the Walter C. Sumner Foundation. Lab & Outreach: Leads the Hitchcock Research Group and contributes to initiatives like IDEEAS for promoting equity in geosciences. Active in communicating climate research through media and educational outreach.

Nicola MaherView profile

Research Fellow

• Climate Modeling
• Climate Variability
• ENSO Dynamics
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Dr. Nicola Maher is a Research/DECRA Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) and the Climate and Fluid Physics department. She holds a PhD from UNSW (2016) and is a Chief Investigator for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Weather of the 21st Century. Her research focuses on climate variability using global coupled models, machine learning techniques, and large ensemble analyses to study ENSO dynamics, climate projections, and extreme events. She teaches climate modeling courses (EMSC3039 and ENVS8003) and has advised students Ming Cheng and Jemma Jeffree. Her work explores topics like Pacific decadal variability, forced vs unforced climate responses, and model ensemble design. Dr. Maher contributes to international collaborations and has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Nature Climate Change, Earth System Dynamics, and Geophysical Research Letters. Her research interests include Single Model Initial-Condition Large Ensemble (SMILE) modeling, machine learning applications for climate classification, and understanding future climate extremes. Key projects involve analyzing ENSO teleconnections, partitioning climate projection uncertainties, and improving dynamic sea-level projections. She co-leads efforts to develop tools like the Climate Variability Diagnostics Package and participates in large ensemble initiatives such as the MPI Grand Ensemble. Her work bridges computational climate science with real-world impacts, addressing critical questions about climate change's regional and global implications.

Georgy FalsterView profile

Research Fellow

• Hydroclimatic Variability
• Paleoclimatology
• Isotope Geochemistry
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Dr. Georgy Falster is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University (ANU), specializing in climate science with primary focus on Earth's water cycle dynamics. His research integrates natural archives, climate observations, and modeling to investigate hydroclimatic variability across temporal scales from the Quaternary to modern climate change. Academic Background PhD research reconstructed Australian Quaternary palaeo-environments using palaeolimnology and stable/clumped isotopic analysis of carbonates Postdoctoral Research Associate at Washington University in St. Louis studying Common Era hydroclimate through water isotope proxies Former Marine Scientist at Geoscience Australia conducting seabed morphology analysis Research Focus Dr. Falster employs the stable isotopic composition of water as an integrative tracer across multiple natural archives including lake sediments, ice cores, corals, tree rings, and speleothems . His work establishes pre-industrial climatic baselines using Common Era (~2000-year) data to quantify anthropogenic climate impacts, with specialized expertise in tropical Pacific influences on global hydroclimate. Recent methodological approaches incorporate machine learning for extreme event attribution. Research Trends Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three convergent research streams: (1) Australian drought mechanisms and human-induced intensification, (2) Pacific climate dynamics over millennial timescales, and (3) interdisciplinary applications of isotope geochemistry in archaeological contexts. This demonstrates rigorous methodological transfer between paleoclimate reconstruction and contemporary climate change attribution. Supervision and Projects Registered to supervise research students at ANU Principal Investigator for "Understanding isotopic composition of precipitation across Australia" (2022-2023) Principal Investigator for "Diatom lipids to reveal sea-ice history in Antarctic regions" (2017-2023) with Antarctic ecosystem and climate modeling components

Toby AultView profile

Associate Professor

• Climate Change
• Climate Dynamics
• Meteorology
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Toby Ault is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). His research focuses on climate risks, including prolonged drought under climate change, seasonal dynamics (especially spring onset), and tropical Pacific variability's influence on global climate. He holds a PhD from the University of Arizona (2011) and conducted postdoctoral work at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR, 2011–2013). Ault's interdisciplinary approach integrates observational data, numerical modeling, and statistical analysis, collaborating with climatologists, geographers, and ecologists. Key research areas include megadrought risk in the American Southwest, energy-climate interactions, and the impact of anthropogenic change on hydroclimate. His work has been featured in journals like Science Advances and Physics Today , with notable publications addressing drought attribution, spring phenology forecasting, and model biases. Ault leads the Emerging Climate Risk Lab (ECRL) and has secured grants including an NSF CAREER Award (2018). He teaches courses on climate dynamics, energy-climate systems, and internship experiences. Awards include the 2019 Faculty Fellow in Community Engaged Learning. Recent projects include partnerships with industry to assess drought risk and collaborations on offshore wind energy modeling. His research underscores the urgency of understanding climate extremes and informing policy through predictive frameworks.

Daniel Enrique IbarraView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Science
• Geochemistry
• Paleoclimate Studies
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Daniel Enrique Ibarra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Brown University, with affiliations to the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES), Data Science Institute, and School of Engineering. His research bridges geochemistry, climate science, and resource geology through interdisciplinary approaches. Education: PhD in Earth System Science (2018), MS in Geological Sciences (2014), and dual BS in Civil & Environmental Engineering and Geological & Environmental Sciences (2012) from Stanford University. Postdoctoral Training: Miller Institute and President's Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Berkeley (2019-2021). Dr. Ibarra investigates Earth's water and carbon cycles across timescales, focusing on: Terrestrial landscape responses to climatic forcings Lithium deposit characterization in lacustrine basins Enhanced weathering for carbon dioxide removal Triple oxygen isotope paleoaltimetry Tropical hydroclimate extremes via cave studies Exoplanetary habitability modeling His recent publications highlight cutting-edge work on lithium resource formation in Nevada (2025), tropical speleothem calibration (2025), and Great Basin paleoclimate-lithium linkages (2024). His research combines field observations, geochemical measurements, and modeling across diverse settings including the Philippines, western North America, and Antarctica. Scientific recognition includes: 2025 Early Career Research Achievement Award 2024 Graduate School Faculty Mentoring Award 2023 Steinbach Visiting Scholar 2019 Miller Research Fellowship Dr. Ibarra mentors graduate students in geochemistry, paleoclimatology, and lithium resource studies. His funded projects address climate change impacts on metal pollution (NIH CHAIRS-C, 2025-2027), enhanced weathering strategies (Heising-Simons, 2025-2027), and lithium enrichment mechanisms (ISE Seed Award, 2024-2025). He leads the Ibarra Lab, which recently identified the Ice Cream Drop Meteorite (2025), and promotes diversity and inclusion through initiatives like Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Geosciences (co-founder, 2020) and paleoCAMP summer school (instructor, 2021-2027).

Andrew GronewoldView profile

Associate Professor

• Hydrological Modeling
• Climate Change Impacts
• Water Resources Management
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Andrew Gronewold is Associate Professor at the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability, with joint appointments in Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences. His research program advances hydrological prediction systems through integrated modeling of climate impacts on transboundary freshwater resources. Professor Gronewold leads the NSF-funded Global Center for Understanding Climate Change Impacts on Transboundary Waters, coordinating multi-institutional research on climate resilience in vulnerable cross-border communities. His methodological innovations include Bayesian approaches to uncertainty quantification in watershed-scale forecasting and novel integration of satellite data with hydrological models. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on: (1) Climate-driven hydrological extremes in large lake systems, (2) Advanced modeling techniques for water budget closure, (3) Transboundary water governance frameworks, and (4) Next-generation monitoring through AI and remote sensing. Recent articles establish predictive frameworks for thermal regime shifts and develop decision tools for sustainable water allocation under climate uncertainty. As director of the SEAS Hydro Lab, Gronewold oversees projects examining water balance dynamics in systems ranging from the Great Lakes to arid-region terminal lakes. His team develops cyberinfrastructure for visualizing historical hydroclimate data and assessing long-term trends.

• Climate Change
• Atmospheric Modeling
• Land-Use Change Impacts
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Gonzalo Miguez Macho is a Professor at the Department of Particle Physics within the Faculty of Physics at the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. He is affiliated with the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS). His research focuses on climate dynamics, land-use change impacts, numerical weather prediction, and hydroclimatic processes. Key contributions include studies on the climatic effects of urbanization in Phoenix, Arizona, and the hydrological sustainability of bioenergy crops in the U.S. His work integrates atmospheric modeling (e.g., WRF, RAMS) with observational data to analyze extreme weather events, wildfire behavior, and groundwater-vegetation interactions. Notable projects address moisture recycling in agricultural regions, soil moisture feedbacks in climate systems, and the role of deep roots in Amazonian ecosystems. Recent studies highlight climate change’s influence on wildfire dynamics and heatwaves in Mediterranean regions. Miguez Macho has co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including influential papers on spectral nudging techniques, groundwater-atmosphere interactions, and the socio-ecological impacts of landscape changes. Collaborations span institutions like Rutgers University and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). His research bridges theoretical climate science with applied environmental challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions to global environmental issues.

Mahjoor LoneView profile

Research Fellow

• Paleoclimatology
• Speleothem Analysis
• Geochemistry
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Dr. Mahjoor Ahmad Lone is a Research Fellow at Northumbria University's Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences. Previously, he was a post-doctoral fellow at National Taiwan University. His expertise lies in paleoclimatic reconstruction using geochemical methods on speleothems from Asia and Africa, focusing on decadal to millennial-scale climate variability controlling factors. His interdisciplinary approach examines how various environmental factors influence past climate patterns across different timescales. With over 28 publications in international journals, Dr. Lone serves as Associate Editor for the Arabian Journal of Geosciences and is an active member of several scientific societies including the American Geophysical Union and International Association of Hydrological Sciences.