Aaron Kennedy

Aaron Kennedy is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of North Dakota. His research focuses on weather dynamics, climate patterns, remote sensing technologies, and extreme weather events such as blizzards and snowstorms. He holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of North Dakota (2011) and prior degrees from the University of Oklahoma.

• B.S. Meteorology, University of Oklahoma (2004)
• M.S. Meteorology, University of Oklahoma (2006)
• Ph.D. Atmospheric Sciences, University of North Dakota (2011)

His research interests emphasize the application of remote sensing tools like GOES-16 satellites to study snow dynamics and atmospheric structures. He also investigates climatological patterns of severe winter weather in the Red River Valley and evaluates atmospheric models such as RUC-2 and WRF for their accuracy in simulating extreme events and precipitation regimes.

Recent publications highlight advancements in understanding blizzard formation, supercell storm environments, and regional precipitation patterns. His work bridges observational data with advanced modeling techniques to improve weather prediction and climatological analysis.

No scientific awards have been listed. He advises no formally documented students in the provided materials.