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Rachel White is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her research focuses on understanding large-scale atmospheric dynamics and their role in extreme weather events such as heatwaves and cold snaps, as well as the impacts of climate change on atmospheric circulation patterns. She employs climate models and observational data to investigate phenomena like atmospheric Rossby waves, waveguides, and the effects of orographic features on climate systems.
Her work emphasizes sub-seasonal to seasonal climate predictability, particularly in identifying connections between large-scale atmospheric patterns and extreme weather events. She has contributed to studies on historical climate simulations (e.g., Last Glacial Maximum) and future projections using high-resolution models like WRF. Her research also explores the influence of topography on stationary waves and teleconnections, as well as the response of atmospheric circulation to anthropogenic warming.
Rachel White collaborates on interdisciplinary projects and supervises graduate students in atmospheric science. Her recent publications highlight advancements in climate modeling techniques, wave dynamics, and the application of these insights to improve weather forecasting and climate adaptation strategies.
