Fabiano Rodrigues

Fabiano Rodrigues is the Eugene McDermott Professor and Associate Professor of Physics at The University of Texas at Dallas. He directs the Upper Atmosphere Remote Sensing Lab within the William B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences, holding a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University.

His research focuses on ionospheric physics, space weather, and remote sensing techniques. Current investigations examine ionospheric irregularities, GNSS signal scintillation, and equatorial plasma bubbles using ground-based radar systems and satellite data. He develops novel instrumentation for space weather monitoring and distributed observation networks.

Recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to understanding ionospheric scintillation mechanisms and developing low-cost monitoring solutions. His work integrates satellite observations with numerical modeling to advance space weather prediction capabilities.

Professor Rodrigues secured a $2.8 million NSF MRI grant to enhance the Jicamarca Radio Observatory in Peru, developing new radar receiving stations for advanced atmospheric studies. This represents the largest expansion of the facility since its 1960s establishment.

His research has been recognized with an NSF CAREER award and AFOSR Young Investigator award. Current projects include developing student-built space weather monitors and analyzing solar radio burst impacts on GNSS signals.