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Sebastian SchemmView profile

Associate Professor

University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom

Sebastian Schemm is a Heisenberg Fellow at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), University of Cambridge, a position regarded as equivalent to a non-permanent Associate Professor. He leads research within the Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics group and previously held an ERC Starting Grant-funded Assistant Professorship (without tenure track) at ETH Zurich. Education and Career Path PhD (2013) and MSc (2010), ETH Zurich, Switzerland Postdoctoral researcher, University of Bergen, Norway (2014–2017) Postdoctoral researcher, Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique, ENS Paris (2017–2018) Assistant Professor (ERC Starting Grant), ETH Zurich (2020–2024) Heisenberg Fellow, DAMTP, University of Cambridge (2025–present) Research Focus Schemm’s work centres on atmospheric and climate dynamics, spanning turbulence to planetary scales. Core themes include the physics of extratropical cyclone life cycles, jet-stream and storm-track dynamics, Rossby waves and teleconnection patterns, high-resolution atmospheric modelling, and the integration of machine-learning techniques for parameter estimation, data assimilation, and kilometre-scale global simulations. He also contributes to large-scale initiatives such as ECMWF’s WeatherGenerator. Scientific Awards and Editorial Service DFG Heisenberg Fellowship (2025) ERC Starting Grant (2020–2024) European Meteorological Society Young Researcher Medal (2019) Co-Editor, Weather and Climate Dynamics (EGU) Co-Editor, Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society PhD Supervision & Funding He currently supervises PhD students at both Cambridge and ETH Zurich, with funding streams including the Cambridge CREATES Doctoral Training Partnership and Swiss/EU grants. Ongoing students explore reinforcement-learning parameterisations, jet-stream–storm-track relationships, mid-latitude eddy energetics, machine-learning ensemble forecasting, and Bayesian parameter estimation in LES. Active Projects EU Horizon project WeatherGenerator (led by ECMWF) PASC HiRAD-Gen : High-Resolution Atmospheric Downscaling Using Generative Models

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Joaquim PintoView profile

Professor

Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyGermany

Professor Joaquim Pinto is a leading climate scientist at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where he serves as Head of the Working Group "Regional Climate and Weather Hazards" and as Spokesperson of the collegial institute management team. He holds the prestigious AXA Research Fund Chair position at the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research - Troposphere Research (IMK-TRO). His academic background includes a Licenciate in Geophysical Sciences - Meteorology from the University of Lisbon (1990-1996), PhD studies at the University of Cologne (1998-2002), and academic positions at the University of Cologne (2002-2016) and University of Reading (2013-2016) before joining KIT in 2016. He became a Privatdozent (lecturer) at the University of Cologne in 2011 and earned his habilitation with research on extreme European wind storms. Professor Pinto's research focuses on mid-latitude meteorology and climatology, with special emphasis on extreme weather events , climate variability in Europe across multiple time scales, regional climate modeling and downscaling methods , and the diagnostic modeling and quantification of risks associated with extreme events affecting Europe. His work bridges fundamental climate science with practical applications for risk assessment and management. His extensive publication record demonstrates expertise in analyzing European windstorms, heatwaves, and compound extreme events. Recent work examines the impacts of climate change on wind energy potential, extreme precipitation events, and the complex interactions between atmospheric circulation patterns and regional climate extremes. His research often employs high-resolution climate modeling, statistical-dynamical downscaling approaches, and interdisciplinary collaborations to address pressing climate challenges. AXA Research Fund Chair in Regional Climate and Weather Hazards Professor Pinto teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including "Climate Modelling and Dynamics with ICON," "IPCC Assessment Report," "Climatology," "Energy Meteorology," "Methods of Data Analysis," and "Regional Climate and Weather Hazards." His teaching reflects his research expertise in climate modeling, extreme events, and regional climate change impacts.

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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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Tido SemmlerView profile

Researcher

Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine ResearchGermany

Dr. Tido Semmler is a Senior Scientist in the Climate Dynamics department at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI). His research focuses on polar-latitude linkages in the atmosphere and ocean, particularly the response of the climate system to anthropogenic emissions. He contributes to global climate modeling efforts, including CMIP6 simulations with the AWI-CM model, and investigates Arctic amplification effects on mid-latitude weather patterns. Affiliations: AWI Climate Dynamics Department, Helmholtz Association Key Projects: APPLICATE (Arctic Predictability and Prediction of sea ice and climate), HighResMIP (High Resolution Model Intercomparison Project) His work emphasizes high-resolution modeling, data assimilation for sea ice prediction, and understanding mechanisms behind Arctic sea ice decline and its global impacts. Semmler collaborates internationally on climate assessment frameworks and contributes to advancements in coupled ocean-atmosphere modeling systems.

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Edmund ChangView profile

Professor

Stony Brook UniversityUnited States

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.

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Craig RamseyerView profile

Associate Professor

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityUnited States

Craig Ramseyer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Virginia Tech, within the College of Natural Resources and Environment. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia (2016) and previously taught at Salisbury University (2016–2019). His research focuses on tropical rainfall dynamics, climate change impacts on drought and flooding, and AI/ML applications in atmospheric sciences. He leads the Ramseyer Climate Lab, emphasizing student-driven research in hydroclimatology and environmental resilience. Education: Ph.D. in Geography, University of Georgia (2016) M.S. in Geography, University of Georgia (2011) B.S. in Geographic Science, James Madison University (2009) Research Interests: Climate modeling, tropical climatology, and hydroclimatic extremes. His work investigates atmospheric rivers, Caribbean drought mechanisms, and climate change effects on ecosystems and agriculture. Recent projects include NOAA-funded studies on Caribbean drought early warning systems and NSF-funded analyses of Puerto Rico’s precipitation variability. Grants and Funding: $1.79M NSF grant (2024–2029): Examines socio-environmental resilience of Caribbean fisheries. $507K NOAA grant (2020–2023): Focuses on Caribbean drought early warning systems. $5,000 NSF Luquillo LTER grant (2017–2018): Studied El Yunque National Forest precipitation variability. Advising: Supervised M.S. students including Julia Finkhauser (2024), Tyler Gingrich (2022), Parker Henry (2022), and Tyler Stanfield (2022). Current students include Sophie Luraschi (Meteorology) and lab members focused on mountain wave dynamics and tropical climate analysis. Labs/Teams: Directs the Ramseyer Climate Lab, a student-centered group funded by NOAA, NSF, and UCAR. Research spans drought mechanisms, atmospheric river dynamics, and climate adaptation strategies in the tropics and mid-latitudes.

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Oscar Martinez-AlvaradoView profile

Research Fellow

University of ReadingUnited Kingdom

Dr. Oscar Martinez-Alvarado is a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology and part of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS). His research focuses on mid-latitude atmospheric dynamics, extratropical cyclones, and data assimilation for numerical weather prediction. He leads and collaborates on projects like CANARI (2022–2027) and THINICE, investigating Arctic cyclones and sting-jet windstorms. He has supervised multiple PhD students and contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications. Education: DPhil in Atmospheric Physics from the University of Oxford (2007). Research spans Martian atmospheric dynamics, mesoscale processes, and climate change impacts on extreme weather. He is affiliated with the Mesoscale Group and Dynamical Processes Group at Reading. Research Themes: Key areas include sting-jet cyclones, diabatic processes in storms, and wind energy modeling. His work integrates observational data and numerical models to improve weather forecasting and climate risk assessment. Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (Co-I) on projects funded by WCSSP Southeast Asia, NCAS, and NERC. Notable projects include Arctic Summertime Cyclones (completed), Weather Regimes (completed), and contributions to NAWDEX and DIAMET. Labs/Teams: Active member of Reading's Mesoscale Group and NCAS Atmospheric Physics directorate. Collaborates internationally on field campaigns like THINICE and FRANC.

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Delores KnippView profile

Research Professor

University of ColoradoUnited States

Delores Knipp is a Research Professor in the Aerospace Engineering Sciences Department at the University of Colorado Boulder. She is affiliated with the Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR) and the Space Weather Technology, Research, and Education Center. Previously, she served as Editor-in-Chief of the American Geophysical Union's Space Weather Journal and Visiting Professor at CU Boulder. Her professional experience includes roles as Professor of Physics at the U.S. Air Force Academy and Senior Research Associate positions at NOAA and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Knipp's research focuses on space environment dynamics, solar-terrestrial coupling, and space weather education. She holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from UCLA (1989) and earlier degrees from the University of Missouri. Her research interests encompass ionospheric responses to geomagnetic storms, satellite drag modeling, and space weather impacts on infrastructure. Notable awards include the International Baron Marcel Nicolet Medal (2019) and Fellow of the American Meteorological Society (2019). Knipp has contributed to major initiatives such as the Space Weather Advisory Group and pioneered data-driven approaches to understanding geomagnetically induced currents (GICs). Recent work includes analyzing extreme historical space weather events (e.g., 1872 and 1972 storms) and applying machine learning to identify superstorm signatures. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging academic research with operational needs for satellite drag models and space weather benchmarks.

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Dagmar BudikovaView profile

Professor

University of Michigan-DearbornUnited States

Dagmar Budikova is the Dean and Professor of Geography at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, affiliated with the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters. She holds a BSc (Environmental Science, 1996) from the University of Toronto and a PhD (Geography, 2001) from the University of Calgary. Her research focuses on climatology, atmospheric teleconnections, Arctic-mid-latitude climate linkages, hydroclimatology, and geospatial analysis. Notable projects include studies on North American hydroclimatology and the impacts of Arctic cryospheric changes on mid-latitude weather patterns. Dr. Budikova has held leadership roles including Department Chair (2015-2023), Associate Dean (2011-2015), and founder of the Institute of Geospatial Analysis & Mapping (GEOMAP, 2007-2010). Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and expanding educational/research opportunities in geospatial sciences and practice-based education. Recent publications analyze winter season severity in the Midwest and links between Arctic sea ice variability and US heat waves. She has contributed to strategic initiatives enhancing academic programs and institutional vision-building.

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Dim CoumouView profile

Professor

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Prof. Dim Coumou is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), and holds a second position at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). He leads the Climate Data Science research group coordinating efforts between IVM and KNMI. His work focuses on extreme weather events linked to climate change, employing advanced statistical methods, climate models, and machine learning. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed papers, contributed to IPCC reports, and is a Web of Science Highly Cited Scientist. Education: PhD in Natural Sciences (ETH Zurich, 2003-2008) MSc in Geophysics (University of Utrecht, 1995-2001) Research Interests: Coumou’s research emphasizes how global warming intensifies extreme weather events like heatwaves, heavy rainfall, and droughts. He investigates atmospheric dynamics, circulation patterns, and their societal impacts. His work bridges climate science with stakeholders like the World Bank to prioritize high-risk extremes. Grants & Projects: Coordinator of XAIDA (Horizon-2020, €700k) Co-PI in TiPES (Horizon-2020, €300k) and RECEIPT (Horizon-2020, €300k) NWO VIDI Award (€800k) for Persistent Summer Extremes research Teaching: Leads BSc Honours 'Climate Change' and MSc 'Climate Hydrological Processes' courses. Outreach & Awards: Recipient of the Web of Science Highly Cited Scientist distinction. Active in science communication through projects like 'Aufgeheizt' and 'Extreme Dialogues', fostering dialogue between scientists and the public.

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Yoichi KAMAEView profile

Assistant Professor

University of ReadingUnited Kingdom

Yoichi KAMAE is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba since April 2015. He earned his Doctor of Science from the same university in 2012 and has held research positions at the National Institute for Environmental Studies (2012-2015) and the University of Tokyo (2012-2013). Current affiliation: University of Tsukuba (April 2015 - present) Prior affiliations: National Institute for Environmental Studies (2012-2015), University of Tokyo (2012-2013), Scripps Institution of Oceanography (Visiting Scholar 2015-2017) Research Interests focus on synoptic-scale extreme climate events, paleoclimate modeling, atmospheric general circulation dynamics, cloud feedback mechanisms, climate sensitivity analysis, monsoon variability, and cyclone-water vapor transport relationships. His work bridges modern climate processes with geological past analogues (particularly Pliocene warm period) to improve future climate projections. Recent Publications show increasing focus on atmospheric river dynamics under global warming (2023-2025), mid-Pliocene climate reconstruction (2021-2023), and extreme precipitation patterns in East Asia. Collaborative studies examine tropical-extratropical linkages through cyclone activity and monsoon modifications. Scientific Awards include: 2024 Tsukuba University Young Faculty Encouragement Award 2023 Japan Weather Association Okada Award 2023 Meteorological Society of Japan Shono Award 2016 AOGS Early Career Researcher Distinguished Lecturer 2014 Meteorological Society of Japan Yamamoto Award Academic Service involves editorial roles at Frontiers (2021-present) and multiple committee positions in the Japan Meteorological Society (2018-present) and Japan Geoscience Union (2022-present). He serves as review editor for Atmospheric Science in Frontiers in Earth Science and participates in award selection committees.

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Aiguo DaiView profile

Professor

University at Albany SUNYUnited States

Aiguo Dai is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany. His research focuses on Arctic climate change, climate variability, hydroclimate, and climate model evaluation, with notable contributions to understanding precipitation patterns, drought, and the global water cycle. He has authored over 180 journal articles, achieving an H-index of 82 and an annual citation rate exceeding 6,000 as of 2022. Education: PhD in Atmospheric Science, Columbia University (1996) MS in Atmospheric Science, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1988) BS in Atmospheric Science, Nanjing University (1985) Research Interests: Arctic climate feedback mechanisms and amplification Climate change impacts on hydrology and extreme weather Role of ocean-atmosphere interactions in multidecadal variability Climate model evaluation and reanalysis datasets Key Contributions: His work on Arctic sea ice loss, ENSO teleconnections, and the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation has refined understanding of climate extremes and future projections. The CONUS404 dataset, developed under his leadership, provides high-resolution hydroclimate data for the contiguous U.S., enhancing climate service applications. Awards & Recognition: Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2014–present) Ranked top 2% globally in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science (Ioannidis et al., 2019) Grants & Advising: While specific grant details are not listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained research funding. No advisees are listed in the provided text.

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Toshi NishimuraView profile

Academic

Boston UniversityUnited States

Toshi Nishimura is a Research Associate Professor at Boston University's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and a core member of the Center for Space Physics. His primary research focuses on auroral phenomena, solar-terrestrial interactions, and magnetosphere-ionosphere-thermosphere (MIT) coupling mechanisms. He holds a PhD from Tohoku University (2009) and has held appointments at UCLA and Nagoya University before joining BU in 2016. His work examines auroral substorms, STEVE (Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement), proton auroras, and the dynamics of magnetospheric energy transfer. Notable contributions include discovering new energy transport pathways from Earth's dayside to nightside magnetosphere, elucidating fine-scale auroral structures via 4K imaging, and co-editing the book Cross-Scale Coupling and Energy Transfer in the Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere System (Elsevier, 2021). Awards include the Macelwane Medal (AGU, 2016), Young Scientist Prize from Japan's Minister of Education (2016), and multiple recognition for student research (2007-2015). His research leverages satellite data (THEMIS, DMSP), ground-based imagers, and citizen science observations to bridge micro-scale plasma processes with global space weather impacts. Key Projects: Auroral substorm triggering mechanisms, STEVE phenomenon analysis, proton aurora-SAR arc interactions, and mesoscale ionospheric flow studies. Collaborations: UCLA, Virginia Tech, Nagoya University, and international space agencies. Funding: NSF, NASA, U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research.

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Sabine BishopView profile

Research Fellow

Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research KielGermany

Sabine Bishop is a Research Fellow in the Maritime Meteorology Research Unit at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, where she has held continuous research positions since 2014. Currently leading RESCUE project work under the Earth System Dynamics group (N. Mengis), she previously contributed to the HI-CAM initiative and focused on atmospheric physics within S. Fiedler and K. Matthes' teams. Her educational foundation includes a Master's in Climate Physics (2011-2014) and Bachelor's in Earth System Physics (2008-2011) from Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, plus a Bachelor's in Environmental and Resource Management from Brandenburg University of Technology (2005-2008). Bishop's research centers on climate system interactions, particularly stratosphere-troposphere coupling, ocean-atmosphere feedbacks, and extreme weather mechanisms. She employs Earth system modeling to investigate climate variability across time scales, with emphasis on polar regions and the role of interactive chemistry in atmospheric dynamics. Her work consistently addresses how external forcings like Antarctic ozone depletion and freshwater input alter global circulation patterns. Recent publications reveal strong thematic continuity in polar climate dynamics, with 2023-2025 studies examining European heat wave drivers, Southern Ocean atmospheric responses to Antarctic changes, and stratospheric representation impacts on Northern Hemisphere climate. Her work bridges atmospheric chemistry, ocean physics, and extreme event analysis through advanced modeling frameworks. As academic supervisor, Bishop guided Annabelle d'Heureuse's 2024 Bachelor thesis on Southern Hemispheric Sudden Stratospheric Warmings in the FOCI model and co-supervised Jaika Fricke's 2021 Master's research on interactive chemistry's role in climate variability. She actively contributes to GEOMAR's RESCUE project and previously engaged with the HI-CAM climate initiative. Based in GEOMAR's Kiel facility (Wischhofstr. 1-3), she operates within the Maritime Meteorology unit's collaborative framework, utilizing institutional climate modeling resources while maintaining close ties with Kiel University's academic ecosystem.

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Chunyan LiView profile

Professor

Louisiana State UniversityUnited States

Chunyan Li is a Professor and Mobil Distinguished Professor of Marine Geology in the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences at Louisiana State University. He holds a B.S. from the University of Science and Technology of China (1982), M.S. from the Institute of Oceanography, Academy of Science, China (1985), and Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut (1996). Research interests focus on physical oceanography, coastal and estuarine circulations, transport mechanisms, innovative observational techniques, numerical modeling, and extreme weather impacts including hurricanes and storm surges. Specific expertise includes: Hydrodynamic modeling of coastal systems Storm surge prediction and analysis Sediment transport dynamics Arctic lagoon hydrodynamics Satellite oceanography applications Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on numerical modeling of coastal processes, hurricane impacts, and Arctic lagoon dynamics. Article themes cluster around: Cold front impacts on coastal stratification Sediment transport in dredge pits Volcanic atmospheric wave propagation Mixed layer variability in polar seas Advancements in coastal modeling techniques

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