Joaquin Blanco

Dr. Joaquin Blanco is a Research Associate at the Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Science Faculty. He specializes in atmospheric sciences, climate change, and tropical meteorology/oceanography. His roles include investigating cloud albedo processes, precipitation dynamics, and climate modeling.

Education:

• PhD in Atmospheric Sciences, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science (RSMAS)
• MSc in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography, University of Miami RSMAS
• Licentiate in Atmospheric Science, University of Buenos Aires

Research Interests: Dr. Blanco focuses on atmospheric dispersion modeling, tropical climate systems, idealized simulations of weather patterns, and the role of clouds in climate feedback mechanisms. His work bridges mesoscale meteorology with global climate processes, particularly in understanding the hemispheric asymmetry of cloud albedo and its implications for future climate scenarios.

Publications Trends: His recent work emphasizes cloud physics and climate modeling, with contributions to understanding cloud-albedo interactions, convective systems in tropical regions, and the validation of plume forecasts in wildfire scenarios. Key areas include the dynamics of Kelvin waves and the structure of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not listed, his research aligns with climate science priorities. No formal advisees are noted in the provided data.