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• Oceanography
• Atmospheric Sciences
• Physical Geography and Environmental Geoscience
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Arnaud Czaja is a Professor of Physical Oceanography at Imperial College London's Department of Physics within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His affiliations include the Grantham Institute, Marine and Coastal Environments, Space Lab, and the Space and Atmospheric Physics Group. His research focuses on large-scale ocean-atmosphere interactions, particularly examining the Gulf Stream's influence on mid-latitude weather and climate, air-sea coupling mechanisms, and climate predictability. Key research interests include ocean-atmosphere interactions, climate dynamics, and mesoscale ocean processes. His recent work explores ensemble modeling for sub-seasonal climate prediction, Gulf Stream impacts on atmospheric blocking and storm tracks, and the role of western boundary currents in modulating weather extremes. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to understanding climate variability, with studies on ocean heat storage, stratosphere-troposphere coupling, and the development of novel indices for ocean front dynamics. Czaja's work bridges observational analysis and high-resolution numerical modeling, emphasizing the importance of resolving oceanic fine-scale features for accurate climate simulations.

• Climate Dynamics
• Arctic Sea Ice
• Climate Modeling
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Dr. Marylou Athanase is a Researcher in the Climate Dynamics department at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) in Bremerhaven, Germany. Her work focuses on climate modeling, Arctic sea ice dynamics, and extreme weather event analysis. She is actively involved in large-scale research initiatives such as the MOSAiC expedition, contributing to observational data integration and model validation. Her research interests span climate attribution , ocean-atmosphere interactions , and coupled climate systems . Recent projects include evaluating Arctic sea ice and snow thickness using CMIP6 models, analyzing the Beaufort Gyre’s behavior, and developing event-based climate storylines for extreme weather events like storm Boris. Publications highlight her expertise in nudging techniques for model validation, Arctic oceanography, and the impacts of atmospheric circulation on polar systems. She collaborates with international teams to advance understanding of climate change impacts on Arctic and global systems.

Tabea RahmView profile

Researcher

• Climate Dynamics
• Marine Meteorology
• Physical Oceanography
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Tabea Rahm is a doctoral researcher in Maritime Meteorology at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel since October 2023. She is affiliated with the Research Division Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics and the Department of Maritime Meteorology. Her research focuses on climate dynamics, particularly uncertainties in the Zero Emissions Commitment (ZEC) and global dark doldrum patterns' impacts on renewable energy systems. Education: 2019-2023: M.Sc. in Climate Physics: Meteorology and Physical Oceanography, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel 2016-2019: B.Sc. in Earth System Physics: Meteorology, Oceanography, Geophysics, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel Research Interests: Her work explores climate modeling biases, atmospheric dynamics, and the interplay between weather regimes and climate warming. Recent studies include analyzing synoptic-scale waves' role in stratospheric processes and improving climate model resolutions using OpenIFS frameworks. Committees and Roles: GEOMAR DokTeam Representative (January 2024–present) Labs/Teams: Active in GEOMAR's Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics division, contributing to projects like the AL617 student cruise for physical oceanography techniques.

• Physical Oceanography
• Polar Oceanography
• Climate Dynamics
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Dr. Markus Janout is a senior researcher specialized in Physical Oceanography at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) in Bremerhaven. His work focuses on high-latitude oceanographic processes, particularly in the Arctic and Southern Oceans. Key research interests include shelf-basin interactions, mesoscale dynamics, and the role of freshwater and stratification in polar regions. He leads observational campaigns using moored instruments and ship-based sampling to study ocean circulation patterns beneath ice shelves and along continental margins. Janout's expertise spans interdisciplinary projects such as the MOSAiC expedition, where he contributed to Arctic Ocean dynamics studies. His research addresses critical climate-related topics like ice shelf-ocean interaction, heat fluxes, and the impact of warming waters on Antarctic ice shelves. He has published extensively on Arctic boundary currents, Siberian shelf processes, and the influence of sea ice retreat on marine ecosystems. Notable contributions include discovering exceptionally warm water inflows toward the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf and elucidating mechanisms behind Arctic halocline weakening. His work integrates observational data with numerical models to improve understanding of polar ocean-climate linkages, with implications for global climate projections.

• Paleoclimatology
• Climate Dynamics
• Ocean Circulation
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Dr. Xiaoxu Shi is a researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute, specializing in paleoclimatology and climate dynamics. Their work focuses on long-term climate simulations, particularly the Holocene and Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), with expertise in Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), sea ice dynamics, and orbital forcing impacts on climate systems. They contribute to the AWI-CM climate modeling framework and collaborate on projects like MOSAiC. Primary affiliations: Climate Sciences department, Climate Dynamics group Key tools: AWI Earth System Model (AWI-ESM), PANGAEA data repository Research highlights: AMOC sensitivity, monsoon dynamics, precessional climate effects Research interests include diagnosing ocean circulation changes, evaluating climate model performance using paleoproxy data, and exploring mechanisms behind Holocene climate variability. Notable achievements include the Heinrich Award for contributions to paleoclimate dynamics.

• Climate Change
• Climate Extremes
• Fire Weather
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Rachel Taylor is a Research Fellow at the University of Southern Queensland's Centre for Applied Climate Sciences, focusing on Climate Extremes and Adaptation. She holds a BSc(Hons) and PhD from the Australian National University's Fenner School of the Environment & Society. Her research explores large-scale climate processes driving extreme fire weather and thermal stress impacts on northern Australian cattle industries. Key areas include evaluating climate model projections (ACCESS-S2, ACCESS-G3) for thermal stress indices and analyzing climate drivers like the Madden-Julian Oscillation and ENSO. Education BSc(Hons), Australian National University PhD, Australian National University Research Interests Taylor specializes in fire weather forecasting, climate extremes mitigation, and cattle thermal stress adaptation. Her work integrates climate models to improve agricultural resilience against droughts and heatwaves. Notable projects include developing thermal stress thresholds for the northern cattle industry and analyzing historical cattle chill events in northern Australia. Recent Work Trends Her 2024 publications emphasize statistical modeling of fire behavior indices, climate driver impacts on fire danger, and marine heatwave dynamics. She also investigates sub-seasonal rainfall forecasts and coral bleaching risks linked to MJO-ENSO interactions. Collaborations include Meat & Livestock Australia and Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. Grants & Funding Primary funding comes from Meat & Livestock Australia via the Northern Australia Climate Program (NACP), supporting development of climate adaptation tools for livestock industries. Labs & Teams Affiliated with the Northern Australia Climate Program (NACP) and the Centre for Applied Climate Sciences, focusing on applied climate science for regional adaptation strategies.

Arijeet DuttaView profile

Research Fellow

• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Climate Variability
• Monsoon Systems
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Dr. Arijeet Dutta is a Research Fellow in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham. He holds a PhD in Earth and Climate Science and is affiliated with the NERC-funded BRIDGE project led by Dr. Ruth Geen, focusing on understanding regional monsoon dynamics. His research interests include atmospheric teleconnections, low-frequency climate variability, and general circulation patterns of the atmosphere. He contributes to interdisciplinary climate research within the School, leveraging his expertise in atmospheric science to address large-scale climatic phenomena. While no specific grants or awards are explicitly noted, his involvement in the BRIDGE project highlights his engagement with funded climate science initiatives.

Helena FlocasView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Synoptic Meteorology
• Mesoscale Meteorology
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Helena Flocas is a Full Professor at the Department of Physics (Section of Environmental Physics-Meteorology) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. She holds a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Thessaloniki (1987), an M.Sc. in Meteorology from the University of Reading, UK (1990), and a Ph.D. in Meteorology and Climatology from the University of Thessaloniki (1993). She was tenured as a Lecturer in 2000 and promoted to Full Professor in 2018. Her research focuses on Atmospheric Dynamics, Synoptic and Mesoscale Meteorology, and Climate Variability in the Mediterranean basin. She has published over 110 peer-reviewed journal articles, 200 conference papers, and 13 book contributions, with a total citation count exceeding 2,500 (H-index 26). She has supervised 6 completed PhD students and over 53 postgraduate students. Dr. Flocas has coordinated 7 projects out of 60 total participations in research initiatives. She serves on the editorial boards of Theoretical and Applied Climatology , Climate , Global Nest , and Meteorology , and has acted as a guest editor for other journals. She has reviewed manuscripts for over 40 scientific journals and has been recognized with scholarships from the National Institution of Scholarships (undergraduate) and NATO (postgraduate studies in the UK). Her work emphasizes understanding Mediterranean climate extremes, cyclone dynamics, and environmental interactions. She has contributed to developing indices for forecasting heavy rainfall and improving numerical weather prediction models in the region. Her research also explores links between the Indian monsoon and Mediterranean climate patterns.

• Climate Dynamics
• Atmospheric Physics
• Environmental Physics
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Dr. Chris Tzanis is an Associate Professor in climate physics and dynamics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , affiliated with the School of Physics and the Section of Environmental Physics-Meteorology . He earned his B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Physics from the same institution. With expertise in climate modeling, atmospheric physics, and machine learning, he leads the Climate and Climatic Change Group , mentoring postdoctoral researchers, PhD candidates, and master's students. His research spans climate change, nonlinear processes, air quality, and remote sensing, supported by participation in 30+ national and international projects. B.Sc. in Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens M.Sc. in Environmental Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Ph.D. in Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Dr. Tzanis's research focuses on the intersection of climate dynamics , atmospheric physics , and machine learning . Key areas include nonlinear processes in climate systems , urban climate effects , extreme weather patterns , and air pollution impacts . His work leverages remote sensing and climate models to address challenges in energy-climate interactions and cultural heritage preservation . His publications highlight trends in Mediterranean climate extremes , machine learning applications for environmental data, and solar-climate linkages . Articles span topics like urban park cooling , wildfire-climate interactions , and multifractal climate analysis , reflecting interdisciplinary integration of climate physics , data science , and environmental monitoring . Scientific Awards: None listed. Dr. Tzanis has supervised numerous PhD and master's students through his leadership of the Climate and Climatic Change Group and secured funding for 30+ research projects in climate science, air quality, and remote sensing. He serves as Associate Editor for journals like Atmosphere and Remote Sensing . He actively collaborates with the Hygra-CD campaign and contributes to planetary boundary layer studies, air quality modeling , and solar-climate forecasting using advanced data assimilation techniques.

Eli TzipermanView profile

Professor

• Physical Oceanography
• Climate Dynamics
• Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
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Eli Tziperman is the Pamela and Vasco McCoy, Jr. Professor of Oceanography and Applied Physics at Harvard University's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, affiliated with the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on physical oceanography, climate dynamics, and geophysical fluid dynamics, with emphasis on El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) mechanisms, thermohaline circulation, glacial cycles, and planetary climate systems. Key research areas include: Climate variability and predictability Paleoclimatic transitions (e.g., Snowball Earth) Ocean-atmosphere interactions Ice sheet dynamics and glacial inception Exoplanet climate modeling (e.g., Europa's icy shell dynamics) Recent work explores the suppression of cold weather events in warm climates, stratospheric dynamics, and interactions between the Madden-Julian Oscillation and sudden stratospheric warmings. His studies often integrate advanced climate models and observational data to uncover nonlinear climate feedback mechanisms. Notable contributions include foundational work on ENSO's phase locking to the seasonal cycle, mid-Pleistocene transition theories, and the role of sea ice in glacial cycles. His research bridges theoretical fluid dynamics with applied climate science.

Nikolaos SklirisView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Climate Science
• Oceanography
• Hydrological Cycles
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Dr Nikolaos Skliris is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Southampton within the Department of Ocean and Earth Science, based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. His research focuses on understanding changes in the hydrological cycle over oceans, ocean climate variability, and impacts of ocean physics on marine ecosystems. He coordinates and lectures on MSc modules including 'Introduction to Physical Oceanography' and 'Large Scale Ocean Processes and Climate'. Research Interests: Water cycle change via ocean salinity analysis Mediterranean Sea climate dynamics Impact of ocean physics on marine ecosystems Teaching: MSc/MRes module coordinator: 'Introduction to Physical Oceanography' MSc Research Project coordinator External Roles: Editor for Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (2021–2025) Reviewer for multiple journals Consultant for the Ultra Current Study (2023) Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the National Oceanography Centre Southampton and affiliated research groups in Physical Oceanography and Nature-Based Ocean Solutions.

Shraddhanand ShuklaView profile

Researcher

• Drought Monitoring
• Climate Forecasting
• Remote Sensing
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Shraddhanand Shukla is an Associate Researcher at the Department of Geography, UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), specializing in large-scale hydrology, drought monitoring, and seasonal climate forecasting. He joined the Climate Hazards Center (CHC) in 2014 after serving as a UCAR PACE postdoctoral fellow (2012–2014). He holds a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, and degrees from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur. His research focuses on advancing drought early warning systems using Earth observations, remote sensing, and hydrological models. He collaborates with NASA and USAID’s SERVIR program, leading the 'Weather and Climate' thematic area. He edits journals like Hydrology and Earth System Sciences and Journal of Hydrometeorology . Shukla’s work emphasizes improving food insecurity early warning in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia through integrated monitoring systems. His projects include developing crop yield forecasting tools, enhancing soil moisture monitoring, and evaluating climate model forecasts for agricultural applications.

Sarah FletcherView profile

Assistant Professor

• Water Resources Management
• Environmental Policy Analysis
• Data Science Applications
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Sarah Fletcher is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University and a Center Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment. Her research focuses on advancing water resources management through interdisciplinary approaches that integrate hydrology, policy analysis, and data science to address climate-related challenges. She leads the Fletcher Lab, which develops computational models to enhance resilience and equity in water systems. Education: B.A. in Physics and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania (2010), M.S. in Technology and Policy from MIT (2012), and Ph.D. in Engineering Systems from MIT (2018). She is affiliated with the Lee and Kitty Price Center at Stanford's Woods Institute. Research emphasizes adaptive water infrastructure planning under climate uncertainty, with notable work on tools like PLANWater funded by the Stanford Sustainability Accelerator Grant. Key areas include water affordability metrics, socio-hydrological modeling, and equity-focused decision frameworks. Awards: Woods Institute Center Fellow, Sustainability Accelerator Grant Lab Focus: Partner-driven solutions for sustainable water systems Advising: Mentors students like Keani Willebrand, whose work challenges traditional drought management approaches Labs/Teams: The Fletcher Lab collaborates across disciplines to tackle environmental challenges, emphasizing transparency, equity, and anti-racism initiatives. Current opportunities include diverse roles in systems modeling and policy analysis.

Xin-Zhong LiangView profile

Professor

• Climate Science
• Meteorology
• Hydrology
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Xin-Zhong Liang is a Professor at the University of Maryland, specializing in climate science, meteorology, and environmental modeling. His work focuses on regional climate modeling, extreme weather events, hydrological processes, and agricultural sustainability. He leads research on improving climate prediction systems like the CWRF model, particularly in East Asia and the Tibetan Plateau. His studies address climate impacts on public health, water resources, and crop production, with applications in developing early warning systems and decision support tools for sustainable agriculture. Key research areas include: Regional climate modeling and downscaling techniques Extreme precipitation and drought dynamics Bioenergy crop cultivation and land-use impacts Climate-health linkages and disease prediction Hydrological modeling with SWAT and MODFLOW systems Parameterization improvements for weather and climate models Recent publications emphasize enhancing CWRF's ability to simulate monsoons, typhoons, and compound climate extremes. His work also explores the role of the Tibetan Plateau in global climate teleconnections and the mitigation potential of marginal lands for bioenergy crops. Collaborations span interdisciplinary teams addressing climate adaptation and sustainability challenges. Dr. Liang's research integrates advanced modeling with observational data to improve prediction accuracy and inform policy decisions, particularly in vulnerable regions like the Yangtze River Basin and Asia-Pacific cities.

Angela MaharajView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Climate Variability
• Oceanography
• Satellite Oceanography
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Dr. Angela Maharaj is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC) within the Faculty of Science at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). She is also an Associate Investigator with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate System Science. Her research focuses on ocean roles in climate variability, satellite oceanography, and education outreach. She holds a PhD in Atmospheric Science (Macquarie University, 2007) and a BSc Honours I (Macquarie University, 1998). Research interests include climate modes, planetary waves, subtropical gyre variability, ocean productivity, tropical cyclones, satellite-derived variables (SSH/SST/chlo), and education initiatives like the Smart Science Initiative. She teaches courses such as MSCI0501 and CLIM1001, and is involved with AMOS committees. Her recent work emphasizes urban air quality monitoring via the SWAQ project, linking citizen science with school communities. Publications span climate dynamics, oceanography, and educational applications. She has advised multiple graduate students in climate-related fields. Educational background: Macquarie University (PhD 2007, BSc 1998) Key collaborations: ARC Centre of Excellence, Sydney Schools Weather & Air Quality Network Teaching focus: Climate science literacy across university and secondary levels