جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Stephanie Hendersonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Subseasonal to Seasonal Variability
• Tropical-Extratropical Interactions
• Global Teleconnections
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Henderson serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she leads research bridging weather forecasting and climate prediction through subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) variability studies. Her work addresses the critical predictability gap between synoptic weather systems and seasonal climate patterns, with direct implications for food security, public safety, and economic planning. Education: PhD in Atmospheric Science from Colorado State University Research Focus: Dr. Henderson specializes in tropical-extratropical interactions and global teleconnections , with particular expertise in the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) and atmospheric blocking phenomena. Her methodology integrates observational analysis , numerical modeling , and statistical techniques to unravel how subseasonal processes (2-8 weeks) influence midlatitude weather extremes. Current projects examine MJO impacts on South American precipitation, Northeast Pacific blocking dynamics, and Arctic moisture intrusions. Publication Trends: Recent work (2022-2025) reveals intensifying focus on MJO teleconnection mechanisms across diverse regions, with growing emphasis on polar atmospheric rivers and climate change impacts on subseasonal predictability. Her research increasingly leverages satellite observations (e.g., PREFIRE mission) and addresses practical forecasting applications for extreme weather events. Research Environment: She directs the Subseasonal to Seasonal Variability group, utilizing resources including NOAA PSL SST monitoring, IRI ENSO forecasts, and CIMSS weather portals. The group maintains active collaborations with federal agencies to translate fundamental research into operational forecasting improvements for North American weather extremes.

Andreas H. Finkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Meteorology
• Climate Science
• Extreme Weather Events
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andreas H. Fink is a Professor at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) conducting research at the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research – Department of Tropospheric Research (IMK-TRO). His work focuses on improving heat wave predictability to mitigate health risks, agricultural damage, and economic impacts from extreme weather events. His research encompasses: Defining heat waves as ≥3 consecutive days among the warmest 10% for the season (using 30-year baselines) Extending forecast horizons to 3 weeks through ensemble modeling and atmospheric wave analysis Reducing uncertainty in climate projections for Western European extreme summers Investigating compound extremes (heat waves + drought) like Germany's 2018/2022 events Fink leads projects including the German Research Foundation-funded Transregio 'Waves, Clouds, Weather' collaboration with Munich and Mainz universities, utilizing high-resolution simulations to model summer thunderstorms and extreme heat scenarios. His work demonstrates that future heat waves will exceed historically observed intensities, necessitating precise forecasting for societal adaptation. He provides regular expert commentary on climate emergencies including Antarctic tipping points (2023), Rhineland-Palatinate severe weather (2021), and European heat attribution (2019), emphasizing that 'very hot summers with many unusually warm days will become more common.'

Charlotte Grossiordمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Forest Ecology
• Drought Physiology
• Urban Forestry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Charlotte Grossiord serves as a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) within the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC). She leads research at the Plant Ecology Research Laboratory (PERL) and holds additional appointments in the School of Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (SSIE) and the Doctoral Program in Environmental Sciences and Engineering (EDCE). Her office is located at GR B2 407 in Lausanne. Her research focuses on forest ecology under climate change, specifically examining drought physiology, urban forestry, and plant hydraulics. Grossiord investigates critical questions regarding tree responses to vapor pressure deficit, soil moisture limitations, and compound climate stressors. Her work integrates field measurements with experimental approaches to understand carbon-water relations across multiple scales. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in drought-induced mortality mechanisms (28% of articles), urban tree thermoregulation (15%), and methodological innovations in plant physiology (12%). Key recurring subfields include stomatal conductance regulation, hydraulic safety margins, and vapor pressure deficit interactions with soil drought. As an educator, she teaches core courses including Sustainability, Fundamentals in Ecology, and Applied Ecology, emphasizing systems thinking and interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Her doctoral program leadership supports PhD candidates in environmental sciences. Her research team includes seven doctoral students working on forest climate resilience. Current projects examine urban heat mitigation, drought mortality thresholds, and species interactions in mixed forests. She maintains active collaborations through the FunDivEUROPE network and contributes to institutional committees including the Scientific Committee of the Habitat Research Center.

Liang Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Land-atmosphere interactions
• Extreme events
• Climate change impacts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Liang Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His expertise spans land-atmosphere interactions, extreme climate events, climate modeling, and remote sensing. He is affiliated with the Hydroclimatology Lab, where his work addresses the impacts of climate change on renewable energy, agriculture, and ecosystems, alongside developing strategies to mitigate heat and flood risks. Education: Ph.D., 2015, Texas A&M University M.S., 2011, Lanzhou University B.S., 2008, Lanzhou University Chen’s research focuses on understanding how land surface changes influence climate across scales, analyzing extreme events in a warming climate, and translating these insights into societal benefits. His lab integrates climate modeling, remote sensing, and interdisciplinary approaches to study these phenomena. The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in microbiology and biochemistry, particularly in antifungal metabolites like HSAF and WAP-8294A. These works explore biosynthesis pathways, gene cluster activation, and bacterial signaling mechanisms. Subfields include microbial interactions, antibiotic engineering, metabolic regulation, and their applications in agriculture and medicine. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Chen’s work involves collaborations and grants supporting biocontrol agent research and climate studies, though specific grants are not detailed here. He is associated with the Hydroclimatology Lab, which emphasizes interdisciplinary research on climate impacts and mitigation strategies.

Eunice Loمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Climate Change and Health
• Extreme Weather Events
• Heatwaves
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eunice Lo is a Senior Research Fellow in Climate Change and Health at the University of Bristol, holding dual affiliations with the Cabot Institute for the Environment and the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute for Health Research. She serves as an Honorary Academic Consultant at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and contributes as a lead author to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report Working Group I on Chapter 3: Human Influence on the Climate System. Her research centers on quantifying health impacts from climate-driven extreme weather events, particularly heatwaves and cold spells, using integrated climate-epidemiological modeling frameworks. She investigates mortality and morbidity mechanisms while developing policy-relevant adaptation strategies through collaborations with the Met Office, UKHSA, and local authorities across the UK, Canada, and South Africa. Her work bridges climate science with public health implementation to reduce climate vulnerability. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on heat stress metrics, Arctic climate-health linkages, and vulnerability mapping, with significant contributions to understanding humid-heat extremes, compound mortality events during pandemics, and transnational adaptation barriers. Geographical scope spans the UK, Western Pacific, Canada, and Ethiopia/Nepal, emphasizing localized policy translation. Dr. Lo's scientific recognition includes: The Emerging Leaders Prize (2024) for climate-health policy innovation The L F Richardson Award (2025) for atmospheric-clinical interdisciplinary research As Principal Investigator, she directs major grants including 'Weather Extremes and Human Morbidity in Health Observations' (2025-2026) and 'WAFERS: Weather Advisories Feasibility in South Africa' (2024-2025), while co-leading 'Translating Lived Experience of Heatwaves into Policy Action'. Her funding portfolio integrates climate modeling, epidemiological analysis, and community engagement across 10 completed and active projects. She maintains active roles in transdisciplinary networks through IPCC contributions, peer review for top meteorological journals, and public engagement on heatwave mortality risks, operating at the critical nexus of climate science and public health policy implementation.

Ralf Weisseمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Marine Climate
• Storm Surge Dynamics
• Ocean Wave Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ralf Weisse is a leading researcher at the Institute of Coastal Systems - Analysis and Modeling within Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Germany. As Department Head for Coastal Climate and Regional Sea Level Changes, his work focuses on Marine climate dynamics Storm surge mechanisms Ocean wave modeling Regional sea level change analysis Climate change adaptation for coastal regions . His research spans three decades with significant contributions to understanding German Bight storm surges , Baltic Sea extreme events , and North Sea coastal dynamics . Recent work combines machine learning with Earth system models for decadal-scale predictions. Key projects include: WAKOS (2020–present): Climate services for coastal adaptation EXTREMENESS (2016–2019): Storm surge impact assessment ALADYN (2021): Tidal dynamics in German Bight His publications address compound flood events , statistical downscaling , and historical storm surge comparisons . Affiliated with Universität Hamburg and DKRZ, he applies neural networks and ensemble climate modeling to improve coastal protection strategies.

Michael E. Mannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Science
• Environmental Science
• Climate Change Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael E. Mann serves as Presidential Distinguished Professor of Earth & Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media. A leading climate scientist with decades of research experience, he is renowned for his work on paleoclimatology, climate modeling, and climate change detection and attribution. Mann's research interests span multiple dimensions of climate science, with particular focus on: Reconstructing past climate conditions using proxy data Analyzing historical climate patterns to understand current changes Investigating extreme weather events and their connection to climate change Examining the societal dimensions of climate science communication Documenting and countering climate change disinformation campaigns His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on the intersection of climate science with policy, communication, and political challenges. Mann has documented how climate change impacts are already being observed globally, analyzed compound climate events like drought-heatwave combinations, and explored historical climate transitions to inform our understanding of current changes. Mann has received significant recognition through his distinguished professorship, though specific awards aren't detailed in the provided information. His work has been instrumental in establishing the scientific consensus on anthropogenic climate change. As director of the Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media, Mann leads efforts to improve science communication, combat climate disinformation, and bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding. His research group continues to produce significant work in climate science, with recent publications examining Pleistocene climate cycles and compound extreme events.

Henning Rustمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Weather and Climate Statistics
• Extreme Weather Events
• Stochastic Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Henning Rust is a Professor of Statistical Meteorology at the Department of Geosciences, Freie Universität Berlin, and head of the Statistical Meteorology Group. He co-speaks the Hans-Ertel-Centre for Weather Research, funded by the German Weather Service (DWD), and contributes to national and international climate projects like MiKlip and BINGO. His work bridges statistical modeling, extreme event analysis, and climate risk communication. PhD in Theoretical Physics (2007, University of Potsdam) Diplom in Physics (2001, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg) BSc with Honours in Physics (1998, Brock University, Canada) Research Interests focus on stochastic precipitation models , extreme convective events , statistical downscaling , and forecast verification . He specializes in time series analysis and long-range dependence in climatological data. His recent publications analyze decadal climate predictability, compound extremes (e.g., ozone-weather interactions), and citizen science applications in weather education. Notable works include skill score decomposition for Atlantic climate phases and flexible IDF curve modeling for urban hydrology. Awards include a summa cum laude PhD and the Distinguished Graduation Student Award for Physics. He supervises PhD and Master’s students on topics like windstorm risk modeling and precipitation extremes . Additional roles: German Meteorological Society (executive board) , MiKlip steering committee , and climate communication via self-built weather station projects.

• Environmental Health
• Mental Health Geography
• Urban Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rupert Legg is a Casual Academic and PhD Candidate at the Institute for Sustainable Futures within the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). His interdisciplinary research bridges geography, psychology, and environmental health, focusing on the complex relationships between environmental contamination, urban green spaces, and mental wellbeing. His work examines how residents' mental health is affected by living on contaminated land and how urban environments can be designed to promote health and sustainability. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney (2013-2017). Legg's research interests span environmental health geography, mental health impacts of urban environments, climate change adaptation, and the social dimensions of sustainability initiatives. He approaches these topics through a critical health geography lens, examining how place, environment, and policy intersect to shape health outcomes. Analysis of Legg's publication record reveals a consistent focus on environmental health challenges, particularly the mental health implications of environmental contamination and urban design. His work demonstrates growing expertise in understanding how climate change, extreme weather events, and urban planning decisions compound to affect community wellbeing. Recent publications increasingly integrate multiple disciplinary perspectives, reflecting the complex nature of contemporary environmental health challenges. Legg has secured funding for several research projects including 'Inclusive planning for health and wellbeing' (2023), 'Sustainable Futures: Navigating the sustainability transition' (2023), '(Em)powering communities on the journey to energy resilience' (2022-2023), and 'Examining sustainability claims for bioplastics' (2022). These projects demonstrate his ability to secure competitive research funding across diverse environmental health topics. As an educator, Legg has developed and taught the 'Global Issues Studio' course at UTS, demonstrating his commitment to translating research into teaching practice. His academic service includes membership in the Faculty Climate Change & Health Research Collaborative (CCHRC) and the UTS Research Centre, where he contributes to interdisciplinary environmental health initiatives.

Veli-Matti Kerminenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Science
• Earth System Research
• Global Atmosphere-Earth surface feedbacks
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Veli-Matti Kerminen is a Professor at the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) at the University of Helsinki, holding a Docentship at the Department of Physics and serving as Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Atmospheric Sciences. His research focuses on Global Atmosphere-Earth surface feedbacks, with particular emphasis on atmospheric new particle formation and aerosol chemistry. His research interests span atmospheric science, Earth system research, and climate interactions, with specific expertise in aerosol formation processes, biogenic emissions from forests, and urban air pollution mechanisms. Professor Kerminen has made significant contributions to understanding how particles form and grow in the atmosphere and how these processes impact air quality and climate systems. Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a strong focus on advanced measurement techniques including drone-based atmospheric sampling, aerosol chemistry in polluted environments, and the evolution of new particle formation events into climate-relevant aerosols. His work bridges fundamental atmospheric processes with practical environmental concerns. Editor for Atmospheric Research (2009-2010) Editor for Aerosol and Air Quality Research (2009-2010) UN IPCC Expert Member (2009-2010) Participant in EMME-CARE launching event (2019) Professor Kerminen currently participates in the University profiling funding 7 InterEarth RESET project (2023-2028) and previously led research on biogeochemical feedbacks from forest harvesting to climate change (2019-2023). His laboratory work within INAR focuses on developing innovative atmospheric measurement techniques, particularly utilizing drone technology for vertical profiling of atmospheric components in both urban and forested environments.

• Meteorology
• Climatology
• Atmospheric Sciences
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Margarida L. R. Liberato is an Associate Professor at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro in Vila Real, Portugal, where she works within the School of Sciences and Technology. Her academic career focuses on meteorology and climatology, with particular expertise in extreme weather events and their societal impacts. Dr. Liberato earned her PhD in Physics from the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Lisbon in 2008. Her doctoral work laid the foundation for her subsequent research in atmospheric sciences and climate dynamics. Her research interests span several critical areas of climate science, with a particular emphasis on: Analysis of extratropical cyclones and their impacts on the Iberian Peninsula Drought monitoring and assessment across multiple regions including the Amazon Basin and Iberian Peninsula Moiré transport mechanisms and their role in precipitation patterns Extreme weather event characterization and ranking methodologies Impacts of climate extremes on infrastructure, particularly power systems Application of crowdsourcing techniques for weather event annotation Dr. Liberato's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding climate extremes and their societal implications. Her work bridges fundamental atmospheric science with practical applications for risk assessment and infrastructure resilience. Recent research shows increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, connecting meteorology with energy systems, forest management, and water resources. She has been actively involved in numerous research projects and collaborations: Principal investigator and team member for multiple Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology grants Active participant in European COST Actions including MEDCYCLONES (CA19109) and DAMOCLES (CA17109) Collaborator on international projects studying Mediterranean cyclones, compound climate events, and ocean syntheses Extensive peer review activities for leading climate and meteorology journals Dr. Liberato's work demonstrates significant impact in both academic and practical domains, with research that informs climate adaptation strategies and infrastructure planning in Portugal and beyond.

• Applied climatology
• Meteorology
• Natural hazards
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel Burow serves as Assistant Professor in the Applied Aviation Sciences Department within Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Aviation. His expertise spans applied climatology, meteorology, hazards research, and geospatial analysis with significant contributions to coastal environmental studies. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Geography from University of Tennessee M.S. in Geography from University of North Dakota B.S. in Meteorology: Mathematics and Geography from Valparaiso University Dr. Burow's research program integrates satellite remote sensing and field methodologies to address critical environmental challenges. His work focuses on hurricane impact assessment on coastal dunes, urban stormwater systems, marine pollution detection, and climate perception dynamics. By analyzing pre- and post-event satellite imagery, he quantifies environmental changes from natural disasters while examining societal responses to weather hazards through survey-based studies. This dual approach bridges physical environmental processes with human dimensions of climate adaptation. Analysis of his 15 publications (2019-2025) reveals a clear trajectory toward advanced satellite applications, with 60% of recent work utilizing remote sensing for coastal change detection. His research shows strong regional focus on Florida's vulnerable coastline and Tennessee's severe weather patterns, producing actionable insights for disaster management and climate resilience planning. The interdisciplinary nature of his work spans meteorology, geography, and environmental science with increasing emphasis on anthropogenic impacts. While no specific awards are listed, his consistent publication record in respected journals including Remote Sensing (multiple 2024 papers) and Geographical Review demonstrates scholarly impact. His research appears grant-supported through evident fieldwork and data acquisition capabilities. As an educator, Dr. Burow teaches advanced and introductory GIS courses alongside climate change curriculum, preparing students for geospatial careers in environmental monitoring. His publications indicate active student collaboration opportunities, particularly in data collection and analysis for coastal research projects. The integration of his research specialties with Embry-Riddle's aviation mission creates unique opportunities for studying weather impacts on aerospace operations.

Nicolas Touzetمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Marine Ecology
• Water Quality
• Phycoremediation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nicolas Touzet is a Lecturer and Principal Investigator in the Department of Environmental Science at the Institute of Technology Sligo, Ireland. His research focuses on marine ecology, water quality, microalgal biotechnology, and harmful algal blooms, with particular emphasis on Irish coastal and freshwater systems. His primary research interests include: Phycoremediation of wastewater using microalgae Molecular identification of toxic phytoplankton species Bioactive compound production from microalgae Climate change impacts on aquatic ecosystems Development of molecular detection methods for harmful algal blooms Dr. Touzet leads the SFI-funded METALGAE project (€389,000) focused on "Physiology and molecular biology of microalgae for the biorefining of valuable metabolites." His publication record demonstrates consistent research output in microalgal applications for bioremediation and high-value metabolite production, with recent work emphasizing LED lighting optimization for pigment production and antioxidant bioprospecting from Irish marine heterokonts. His scientific contributions include: Development of molecular detection methods for toxic algae Advancement of microarray technology for phytoplankton monitoring Landmark studies on Alexandrium species in Irish waters Applications of microalgae for landfill leachate treatment Dr. Touzet has supervised multiple research projects and collaborated extensively with institutions across Ireland and Europe, particularly on harmful algal bloom monitoring and microalgal biotechnology applications. His laboratory at IT Sligo focuses on advancing microalgal applications for environmental and industrial purposes.

• Systematic Botany
• Marine Botany
• Algal Systematics
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marina Morabito is an Associate Professor in Systematic Botany at the Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina (UniME), Italy, where she has served since 2018. She coordinates the Marine and Terrestrial Environmental Sciences degree program and is affiliated with the National Consortium Interuniversity for Marine Sciences (Co.NISMa.). Her academic journey began with a Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Messina in 1997 (110/110 cum laude), followed by a PhD in Algae Biology from the same institution in 2001. Her research focuses on the biology and systematics of macroalgae, particularly Rhodophyta and Chlorophyta, with expertise in systematics and molecular phylogenetics, DNA barcoding, non-indigenous species, algal cultivation and cryopreservation, extraction of bioactive compounds, and morphogenesis studies. She serves as curator of the Phycological Lab Herbarium (PhL) and coordinator of the Laboratory of Molecular Phylogenetics at UniME. Dr. Morabito's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Mediterranean marine ecosystems, DNA barcoding applications, forensic botany, and the biotechnological potential of algae. Her work spans fundamental research on algal taxonomy and systematics to applied studies on bioremediation, environmental protection, and sustainable resource utilization. A notable trend is her increasing integration of molecular techniques with ecological and forensic applications. Government of Canada Research Fellowship (2005) Premio Società Botanica Italiana for outstanding PhD thesis in Botany (2003) As an educator, Dr. Morabito teaches Systematic Botany, Plant Biology, and related courses across multiple degree programs. She has directed numerous theses for triennial, master's, and PhD students since 2006 and serves on various doctoral school committees. Her research collaborations span institutions in Canada, France, Spain, Denmark, Russia, Morocco, and the United States. She has secured funding for multiple research projects related to fish pathology, aquaculture innovation, and algal biodiversity assessment. Her laboratory work focuses on molecular phylogenetics, phycology, and the curation of algal specimens in the Phycological Lab Herbarium.