Bor-Ting Jong

Bor-Ting Jong is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Earth and Climate research. His work bridges observational data with climate modeling to understand hydroclimate extremes and atmospheric dynamics.

• PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences, Columbia University (2014-2019)
• MS in Atmospheric Sciences, National Taiwan University (2011-2013)
• BS in Atmospheric Sciences, National Taiwan University (2007-2011)

His research focuses on regional hydroclimate variability and extremes (droughts, extreme rainfall), their connections to large-scale atmospheric circulation, and climate model representation across multiple timescales. Key areas include:

• Regional hydroclimate variability
• Drought and extreme rainfall mechanisms
• Teleconnection patterns
• Climate model evaluation
• Data-driven statistical analysis
• Subseasonal to decadal climate dynamics

The article analysis shows expertise in tropical cyclones, atmospheric rivers, ENSO teleconnections, and deforestation impacts on climate systems. His work combines high-resolution climate modeling with observational data to study precipitation trends and drought development.