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Gabriel G. Katul is a distinguished Professor of Hydrology and Micrometeorology at Duke University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, within the School of Earth & Climate Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Davis (1993), and has held visiting fellowships at institutions worldwide, including the University of Helsinki, Princeton University, and the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne. His research focuses on micro-meteorology, near-surface hydrology, and biosphere-atmosphere interactions, addressing climate change, turbulence dynamics, and ecosystem responses.
Education:
- B.E., American University of Beirut (1988)
- M.S., Oregon State University (1990)
- Ph.D., University of California, Davis (1993)
Research Interests: Katul's work integrates turbulence theory, environmental fluid mechanics, and ecosystem science to study heat, water, and carbon exchanges in complex landscapes. Key themes include boundary layer theory, scalar transport in heterogeneous environments, and the impacts of climate change on hydrological cycles. His studies often bridge field observations with numerical models to improve climate and weather prediction.
Awards & Honors:
- John Dalton Medal (European Geosciences Union, 2018)
- American Meteorological Society Hydrologic Science Medal (2025)
- Elected to the National Academy of Engineering (2023)
- Multiple fellowships and teaching awards
Grants & Funding: Katul leads projects such as 'Boundary Layer Theory for Canopies' (UCLA) and studies on microplastic transport and land heterogeneity effects on climate models. His work is supported by the National Science Foundation and international collaborators.
Labs & Collaborations: His research engages interdisciplinary teams addressing global challenges like water scarcity, urban heat islands, and agrivoltaic systems. Collaborations span universities, government labs, and field stations worldwide.
