Joseph A. Biello

Joseph A. Biello is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of California, Davis, holding appointments in both the Department of Mathematics and through membership in the Graduate Group in Applied Mathematics and the Graduate Group in Atmospheric Sciences. He serves as an Associate Editor for the SIAM Journal of Applied Mathematics, demonstrating his standing in the mathematical and atmospheric science communities.

Professor Biello's primary research interests focus on atmospheric fluid dynamics, partial differential equations (PDE), and asymptotic methods for PDE and dynamical systems. His work bridges mathematical theory with atmospheric science applications, particularly in tropical dynamics. He has developed the "DoNUT model" (Divergence-free Net Coriolis force Using a Kinematic approach) for studying convective cloud dynamics and has conducted extensive research on the non-traditional Coriolis force and its effects on tropical atmospheric phenomena. His research often involves collaborations with atmospheric scientists like Matt Igel, with whom he has produced video discussions about their joint work.

An analysis of Professor Biello's recent publications reveals a strong focus on multiscale atmospheric dynamics, particularly examining how the non-traditional Coriolis terms affect tropical convection, cloud circulations, and momentum fluxes. His work combines theoretical asymptotic analysis with numerical modeling approaches to understand complex atmospheric phenomena. The DoNUT model appears to be a significant contribution to the field, providing a framework for studying convective cloud dynamics with attention to the often-neglected components of the Coriolis force. His research program demonstrates how mathematical rigor can address fundamental questions in atmospheric science.

• Active collaborations with researchers worldwide including Matt Igel
• Mentored by notable scientists including the late Andy Majda of NYU
• Developed innovative modeling approaches for tropical atmospheric dynamics
• Regular contributor to atmospheric science literature with consistent publication record

Through his teaching in the Mathematics Department at UC Davis and his participation in the Graduate Groups, Professor Biello mentors students in both mathematical theory and its atmospheric science applications. His research program integrates analytical mathematics with computational approaches to tackle challenging problems in atmospheric dynamics, with implications for improving weather and climate models, particularly in understanding tropical convection and large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns.