Justin Schoof

Justin Schoof is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Resources at Southern Illinois University. His research focuses on climate variability and change, synoptic climatology, and statistical climatology.

• Education: PhD (2004), MS (1999), BA (1997) in Geography (Atmospheric Science) from Indiana University, with a BA in Mathematics (1997).

Research Interests: Schoof's work examines climate extremes, particularly heat waves and precipitation variability, using advanced downscaling techniques to bridge global climate models with local impacts. He investigates interactions between climate, ecosystems, and human systems, with applications to agriculture, water resources, and public health.

Recent Article Trends: His publications emphasize climate change impacts on regional weather extremes (2015-2025), downscaling methodologies for high-resolution projections, agricultural climate risks, and interdisciplinary studies linking climatology with education and energy perception.

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