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Edwin P. GerberView profile

Professor

• Climate Variability
• Climate Change
• Atmospheric Dynamics
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Edwin P. Gerber is a Professor of Mathematics and Atmosphere/Ocean Science at New York University’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. He holds joint affiliations with the Department of Environmental Studies and the Center for Data Science. His research focuses on understanding climate variability and dynamics, particularly the role of stratosphere-troposphere interactions and simplified climate models. Gerber earned his Ph.D. in Applied and Computational Mathematics from Princeton University (2006), following an M.A. (2002) and B.S. in Mathematics and Chemistry from the University of the South (2000). His work bridges theory and Earth System models, investigating topics like the Brewer-Dobson Circulation, sudden stratospheric warmings, and ozone layer dynamics. Key achievements include the DynVarMIP initiative for CMIP6 and contributions to gravity wave parameterization. Gerber has received awards such as the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award (2021) and Hertz Foundation Fellowship (2000-2005). His research has been supported by grants from NSF, NASA, and international collaborations. Gerber’s lab explores machine learning applications in climate modeling, including data-driven parameterization of gravity waves. He serves as Associate Editor for the Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society and has led initiatives like the SPARC Reanalysis Intercomparison Project (S-RIP). His recent studies address tropical teleconnections, stratospheric ozone responses to global warming, and extreme event predictability. Gerber’s teaching includes courses on atmospheric dynamics, climate change, and differential equations. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating theory, computation, and observational data to advance climate science understanding.

• Computer Architecture
• Embedded Systems
• High-Performance Computing
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Zhiqiang Que is a Research Associate in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and the Centre for High-Throughput Digital Electronics and Machine Learning. His research focuses on computer architecture, embedded systems, high-performance computing, and CAD tools for hardware design optimization. His research interests include FPGA-based acceleration of machine learning models, hardware-software co-design, and real-time signal processing for scientific applications such as particle physics and gravitational wave experiments. He has contributed to projects involving low-latency graph neural networks (GNNs), Bayesian neural networks, and efficient stream processing on FPGAs. Recent work includes advancements in trustworthy design flows for deep learning acceleration, reconfigurable architectures for recurrent neural networks, and optimizing FPGA-based systems for high-energy physics experiments at the HL-LHC.

Jonathan E. MartinView profile

Professor

• Synoptic Meteorology
• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Jet Stream Variability
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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.

• Atmospheric Science
• Climatology
• Meteorology
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Brian Hoskins is a Professor at the University of Reading, specializing in atmospheric science and climatology. His research focuses on climate dynamics, Hadley Cell dynamics, storm tracks, and the impacts of climate change on energy demand and weather patterns. He has authored over 125 publications in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Climate and Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society. Key research areas include the structure and variability of atmospheric circulation patterns, tropical meteorology, and the interaction between ocean and atmospheric processes. His work also explores the application of climate science to energy systems and societal challenges, such as predicting winter gas demand based on weather patterns. Dr. Hoskins collaborates extensively with institutions like the Met Office and global researchers, contributing to advancements in numerical weather prediction and climate modeling. His studies on African easterly waves and Rossby waves highlight his deep engagement with tropical atmospheric dynamics.

Maarten AmbaumView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric Physics
• Climate Thermodynamics
• Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
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Maarten Ambaum is Professor of Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics at the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology. His research focuses on fundamental atmospheric processes including energy transfer mechanisms, cloud electrification phenomena, and storm track variability using theoretical modeling and experimental approaches. Research interests span thermodynamics of climate systems, electrical properties of cloud droplets, geophysical fluid dynamics, and applications of Bayesian statistics to atmospheric science. Current projects investigate convective energy cycles, electrical aspects of rainfall generation, and storm track transitions. Publications demonstrate expertise in atmospheric electricity, cloud microphysics, and climate system modeling. Recent work examines fog electrification, aircraft-based charge emission systems, and storm track responses to climate oscillations. Develops novel instrumentation for atmospheric measurements including corona current monitoring systems. Authored textbook 'Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere' with second edition published in 2020.

Alexander J. BakerView profile

Researcher

• Tropical Cyclones
• Climate Modeling
• Atmospheric Dynamics
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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

Olivia Romppainen-MartiusView profile

Professor

• Climate Science
• Meteorology
• Natural Hazards
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Prof. Olivia Romppainen-Martius is a Professor and Group Leader of the Climate Impacts research group at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern. She co-directs the Mobiliar Lab for Natural Risks and focuses on short-term climate dynamics, high-impact weather systems, and midlatitude weather patterns. Her work integrates advanced modeling techniques with real-world applications in disaster risk reduction. Her research spans climate variability analysis, probabilistic forecasting of extreme events, and the development of early warning systems. She leads collaborative projects combining machine learning with Earth system modeling to improve understanding of weather extremes under climate change. Key interests include flood forecasting, hailstorm dynamics, and Mediterranean cyclone behavior. Prof. Romppainen-Martius has pioneered web-based visualization tools for impact-based flood warnings and has contributed to kilometer-scale Earth system modeling frameworks like nextGEMS. Her methodologies emphasize statistical reconstruction of historical weather events and the application of AI to convective weather prediction. Her research outputs reflect a strong focus on bridging climate science with practical risk management strategies, particularly in alpine and pre-alpine environments. Current efforts include long-term analysis of Swiss hailstorms and development of crowd-sourced data integration for meteorological observations.

Edmund ChangView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric dynamics
• Climate dynamics
• Synoptic meteorology
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Edmund Chang is a Professor at Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences , focusing on mid-latitude storms, climate dynamics, and tropical-extratropical interactions. His work bridges observational analysis, climate modeling, and mechanistic studies. Ph.D., Princeton University (1993) Research Interests span atmospheric dynamics, storm track variability, and societal impacts of extratropical cyclones. He investigates how global warming affects storm intensity and frequency, using tools ranging from climate models to real-time observations. His article trends show increasing focus on subseasonal forecasting, MJO modulation of storm tracks, and Southern Hemisphere cyclone intensification. Recent work addresses Arctic amplification effects and QBO interactions. Scientific Awards : Editor’s Award, American Meteorological Society Fellow, American Meteorological Society Advising includes numerous graduate students like Chingyuan Zheng and Albert Yau. Grants from NASA and NOAA support his climate change research. He contributes to IPCC assessments and leads international climate task forces.

• Mathematical Modeling of Fluid Dynamics
• Geophysical Waves
• Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
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Adrian Constantin is a Professor at the Institute of Mathematics, University of Vienna, where he conducts cutting-edge research in the mathematics of fluid dynamics and geophysical wave phenomena. His work bridges pure mathematics with real-world climate systems, particularly focusing on the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which has global climatic impacts. Institution: University of Vienna Department: Institute of Mathematics Research Focus: Nonlinear PDEs in fluid motion, oceanic waves, atmospheric dynamics His research provides theoretical foundations for understanding large-scale natural phenomena such as deep equatorial ocean currents, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, and extreme weather patterns like the Morning Glory clouds in Australia. Constantin's work is highly cited and recognized internationally. He has been awarded the FWF Wittgenstein Prize, Austria’s most prestigious and highly endowed scientific award, as well as an ERC Advanced Grant, underscoring the significance and innovation of his contributions to mathematical science. FWF Wittgenstein Prize (2020) ERC Advanced Grant He actively promotes the elegance and interconnectedness of mathematics in education, emphasizing its role in explaining complex natural behaviors. His models help improve predictions of climate anomalies and natural disasters, contributing to societal resilience. Though specific advisees are not mentioned, his collaborative research involves geophysicists and oceanographers. There is no mention of lab teams or specific grants beyond the ERC, but his theoretical frameworks serve as foundational tools in climate science.

Yvette SpitzView profile

Professor

• Marine Ecosystems
• Biogeochemical Modeling
• Physical-Biological Coupling
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Yvette Spitz is a Professor and Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Advancement at Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS). Her research focuses on marine ecosystems, coupled physical-biological models, and biogeochemical processes in coastal and open-ocean environments. She holds BS degrees in Physics and Oceanology from the University of Liège (Belgium), an MS from Florida State University, and a PhD from Old Dominion University. Her work investigates carbon cycle dynamics in the North Pacific, coastal upwelling systems off Oregon, and eutrophication in the North Sea. She employs data-assimilative models with satellite data to refine model parameters and estimate errors. Key contributions include studies on phytoplankton blooms, nutrient cycling, and ecosystem responses to environmental drivers. Publications span over two decades, emphasizing physical-biological interactions, model development, and climate impacts. Notable projects include the PARADIGM Program for global ocean modeling and the MIRO model for North Sea eutrophication. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges observational data with computational modeling to address critical oceanographic challenges. Labs and collaborations are centered within CEOAS, though specific lab affiliations are not explicitly detailed in the text. Grants and advising roles are not listed, but her extensive publication record underscores sustained research engagement.

Valerie TrouetView profile

Associate Professor

• Dendrochronology
• Paleoclimatology
• Atmospheric Circulation Patterns
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Valerie Trouet is a Joint Associate Professor in Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences and an Associate Professor in the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research at the University of Arizona. Her research focuses on dendrochronology, paleoclimatology, and the influence of atmospheric circulation patterns on ecosystems and human systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Bioscience Engineering from KU Leuven, Belgium. Her expertise bridges climate science and ecology, with emphasis on reconstructing historical climate conditions using tree rings. Key research areas include jet stream dynamics, hydroclimate variability, and the impacts of climate extremes on ecosystems and societies. She has contributed significantly to understanding long-term climate patterns affecting California, Europe, and Asia through interdisciplinary studies combining tree-ring data with meteorological records. Dr. Trouet's work reveals critical insights into climate change mechanisms, such as how atmospheric circulation shifts drive droughts, wildfires, and societal challenges. Her recent studies highlight unprecedented climatic variability in modern times compared to historical baselines. She actively collaborates internationally on projects involving tree-ring networks, climate proxies, and cutting-edge imaging techniques for large-scale densitometry analyses. Her research outcomes inform climate policies and resource management strategies, particularly in water-scarce regions. She maintains a strong presence in both academic publishing and public science communication, illustrating the profound historical narratives encoded in tree rings.

• Historical Climatology
• Climate Dynamics
• Atmospheric Circulation Reconstruction
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Prof. Dr. Stefan Brönnimann serves as a Professor and Unit Leader of Climatology at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern. His extensive research portfolio spans historical climatology, climate dynamics, and atmospheric circulation reconstruction, with particular focus on the past 400 years. He plays a leadership role in major international climate initiatives including the IPCC assessment reports and various climate reanalysis projects. Brönnimann's research centers on reconstructing historical weather and climate patterns through the innovative combination of early instrumental data, proxy records, and climate models. His work examines large-scale climate variability, interannual-to-decadal atmospheric circulation patterns, volcanic eruption effects on climate, and climate-society interactions. His methodologies often involve transforming historical documents into usable climate datasets and applying advanced machine learning techniques to weather reconstruction challenges. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on European climate patterns, hydroclimate extremes, and the development of novel datasets and tools for climate research across high-impact journals in climate science, paleoclimatology, and climate informatics. Notable scientific achievements include: Lead author for Chapter 2 of the IPCC Working Group I 5th Assessment Report President of the Commission 'Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics' (ACP) of sc.nat Editorial leadership for multiple prestigious journals including Meteorologische Zeitschrift, Climate of the Past, and Geographica Bernensia Leadership roles at the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research Active participation in international initiatives like the Twentieth Century Reanalysis Project and Atmospheric Circulation Reconstructions over the Earth (ACRE) Brönnimann has secured substantial funding through numerous national and international projects including SNF, NCCR Climate, EU FP-7, HORIZON2020, COST, and ERAnet.RUS. He has organized multiple international workshops on weather and climate extremes, atmospheric circulation variability, and historical climate events like the Tambora eruption. His work connects closely with the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Bern, where he leads Work Package 2 and serves on the Steering Group, demonstrating his significant institutional leadership within Bern's climate research community.

Jon ShonkView profile

Research Fellow

• Meteorology
• Climatology
• Atmospheric Science
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Dr. Jon Shonk is a Senior Scientist in Urban-scale Modelling Research at the MetOffice@Reading, affiliated with the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading. His research focuses on urban climate dynamics, aerosol radiative forcing, and monsoon systems. He specializes in improving high-resolution weather models through thermal remote sensing and addressing biases in climate simulations. Key research interests include urban microclimate impacts, aerosol-cloud interactions, and the predictability of Indian monsoons. He has contributed to advancing ECMWF seasonal forecasting systems and analyzing historical climate reconstructions to understand global monsoon behavior. His work spans interdisciplinary approaches, integrating remote sensing data with numerical modeling to address challenges in urban meteorology and tropical climate systems. He has collaborated closely with the Met Office and academic institutions to enhance model accuracy in representing complex atmospheric phenomena.

Larry O'NeillView profile

Associate Professor

• Air-sea interaction
• Climate variability
• Satellite meteorology
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Larry O'Neill is an Associate Professor and Director of the Oregon Climate Service at Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS). He is based in Burt Hall at the Corvallis campus and serves as a key figure in climate monitoring and research for the state of Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest region. Dr. O'Neill received his Ph.D. in Oceanography from Oregon State University in 2007 and his B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of California at Davis in 2000. His educational background bridges the disciplines of oceanography and atmospheric sciences, providing him with a unique perspective on air-sea interactions. Dr. O'Neill's research focuses on air-sea interactions and their role in climate variability, with particular expertise in satellite meteorology and oceanography, atmospheric boundary layer dynamics, and ocean mixed layer processes. His work examines Pacific Northwest and North Pacific weather, ocean, and climate variability, with applications to water resource management and climate monitoring. He teaches courses in Satellite Oceanography/Ocean Remote Sensing and Fluid Earth, training the next generation of oceanographers and atmospheric scientists. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding how oceanic features like the Gulf Stream and California Current System influence atmospheric processes. Recent work has increasingly focused on climate extremes in the Pacific Northwest, including drought, heat waves, and wildfires, with direct applications to state-level climate services. NASA's Ocean Vector Winds Science Team Jet Propulsion Laboratory's PO.DAAC Users Working Group NASA's Ocean Surface Topography Science Team Co-Chair of US CLIVAR Working Group on Air-Sea Interactions State of Oregon Water Supply Availability Committee Oregon Climate Extremes Committee Oregon Drought Monitor Advisory Committee Dr. O'Neill advises graduate students including Emily Hayden (Ph.D. candidate in Physics of Oceans and Atmospheres) and Rose Una (M.S. candidate in Physics of Oceans and Atmospheres). His research is supported by multiple federal agencies including NASA and NOAA, as evidenced by his participation in various working groups and his extensive publication record spanning two decades. As Director of the Oregon Climate Service, Dr. O'Neill leads efforts to monitor and analyze climate conditions across Oregon, providing critical information to state agencies, water managers, and the public. His work has been featured extensively in media coverage of climate extremes in the Pacific Northwest, particularly regarding drought conditions and wildfire risks.

• Meteorology
• Climate Modeling
• Radiative Transfer
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Chiel van Heerwaarden is an Associate Professor of Meteorology at Wageningen University & Research. His work focuses on cloud dynamics, radiative transfer, and their impacts on climate processes. He leads projects on solar irradiance variability, convective cloud organization, and atmospheric modeling. He has received a NWO Vidi grant for his research on cloud shadows and radiative effects. His research integrates machine learning, large-eddy simulations, and observational data to advance understanding of boundary layer processes and climate feedbacks. Key research areas include: irradiance variability under broken clouds, 3D radiative effects in shallow cumulus clouds, and the interaction between clouds and land surface processes. He collaborates on field experiments like CloudRoots-Amazon22 and Fesstval, advancing multiscale modeling approaches. His team addresses challenges in kilometer-scale Earth system modeling and wildfire-atmosphere interactions. Recent achievements include developing efficient radiative transfer parameterizations and analyzing extreme weather phenomena like heatwaves linked to soil drought. He advises five PhD candidates on topics ranging from convective self-aggregation to forest fire plumes. His work bridges computational science and observational data to improve climate projections and atmospheric understanding. Grants: NWO Vidi Grant (2019) Labs/Teams: Meteorology and Air Quality Group at Wageningen University Key Projects: CloudRoots-Amazon22, Shedding Light on Cloud Shadows, Real-Weather Large Eddy Simulation