Joseph Battalio

Joseph Battalio, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Yale University. His research focuses on planetary atmospheric dynamics, with a particular emphasis on Mars, Titan, and Earth. He has developed the Mars Dust Activity Database, cataloging dust activity on Mars between 1999 and 2015. His current work at Yale involves simulating convection on Titan using the Titan Atmosphere Model (TAM), studying storm track dynamics on Earth, and investigating dust storms on Mars.

His research interests include understanding the large-scale dynamics of planetary atmospheres, particularly the interactions between dust events and atmospheric processes. He applies advanced modeling techniques to explore these phenomena, contributing to our knowledge of climate systems across different planetary environments.

Dr. Battalio collaborates on projects involving Mars climate studies and has contributed to the development of atmospheric models for Titan. His work bridges the gap between theoretical climate dynamics and observational data, aiming to provide insights into both terrestrial and extraterrestrial atmospheric behaviors.