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Timothy Logan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University, directing the Houston Lightning Mapping Array (HLMA) Network. He specializes in atmospheric electricity, aerosol-cloud interactions, and severe weather dynamics. His research focuses on lightning behavior, aerosol impacts on storms, and storm electrification mechanisms.
Education:
- B.A. in Environmental Science, University of Virginia (1993)
- M.S. in Atmospheric Science, University of North Dakota (2009)
- Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, University of North Dakota (2014)
Research Interests: Dr. Logan investigates aerosol effects on lightning, convective storm dynamics, and lightning safety. Current projects include NSF-funded studies on cloud-top discharges and NASA-funded analyses of aerosol impacts on lightning characteristics. His work integrates observational data from the HLMA with modeling approaches to study storm electrification and climate interactions.
Notable Contributions:
- Confirmed record-breaking 'megaflash' lightning in Texas using HLMA data.
- Explored Saharan dust impacts on North American weather and hurricane activity.
- Developed machine learning methods to analyze storm life cycles and lightning patterns.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2015 TAMU Teaching Excellence Award
- 2015 Hubei Province Scientific Paper Award
- 2014 AMS Best Student Poster Award
Advising & Outreach: Supervises undergraduate research on volcanic lightning (Hunga-Tonga eruption) and lightning safety education. Collaborates with K-12 STEM programs to disseminate lightning safety guidelines.
Labs & Facilities: Leads the HLMA Network, providing real-time lightning data for public safety and interdisciplinary research. Collaborates with the Center for Atmospheric Chemistry and Energy (CACE) at Texas A&M.
