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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University. She leads the Tropical Systems Group, focusing on tropical meteorology with emphasis on mesoscale convective systems (MCS), African easterly waves, tropical cyclone genesis, and monsoon dynamics. Her work integrates storm-resolving modeling (WRF, MPAS) with observational analyses to study climate impacts on tropical systems.
Education: Ph.D., Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, Penn State University (2021); B.S., Physics, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez (2016).
Research Interests:
- Tropical cyclone formation mechanisms
- MCS-AEW interactions
- Climate change impacts on tropical weather
- African monsoon dynamics
- High-resolution model development
Publications highlight advancements in MCS tracking algorithms (TAMS), climate modeling applications (pseudo-global warming studies), and field campaign analyses (CPEX-CV). She actively promotes diversity in STEM through publications addressing Hispanic/Latinx representation in atmospheric sciences.
Laboratory/Team: Tropical Systems Group at Texas A&M, specializing in multiscale process studies using convection-permitting models. Current opportunities for graduate students/postdocs are available through the ATMO department.
