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Tomoko Matsuo is an Associate Professor in the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. She holds an affiliate faculty position in the Department of Applied Mathematics and is a member of the Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR). A H. Joseph Smead Faculty Fellow, her research focuses on data assimilation, predictability of geophysical systems, and space physics. She earned a PhD in Atmospheric Science from SUNY Stony Brook (2003), MS in Physics from Nagoya University (1998), and BS in Geophysics from Hokkaido University (1995).
- Affiliations: CCAR, Smead Aerospace, Department of Applied Mathematics
- Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2019), multiple teaching awards, and fellowships
Education:
- PhD, Atmospheric Science, SUNY Stony Brook, 2003
- MS, Physics, Nagoya University, Japan, 1998
- BS, Geophysics, Hokkaido University, Japan, 1995
Research Interests: Advanced methods in data assimilation for space weather forecasting, ionospheric dynamics, and geophysical predictability. Her work bridges atmospheric sciences, space physics, and statistical learning. Current projects include the DYNAMIC mission concept (NASA-selected Phase-A study) and the AMGeO data science platform.
Grants & Collaborations: NSF CAREER Award (2019), NASA-funded projects (e.g., DYNAMIC mission), and collaborations with JHU APL, NCAR, and international institutions. Advises students on remote sensing and STEM outreach programs.
Labs/Teams: Leads her own research group and contributes to CCAR. Develops tools for assimilative mapping of geospace observations (AMGeO). Active in citizen science initiatives like Aurorasaurus.
