Leon Nguyen is an Instructor at Oregon State University within the Department of Crop and Soil Science . Despite this affiliation, his research focuses heavily on tropical cyclone dynamics, precipitation processes, and atmospheric thermodynamics through observational and numerical modeling studies. Research Interests: Dr. Nguyen specializes in the interaction between tropical cyclones and vertical wind shear, examining vortex alignment, downdraft effects, and surface enthalpy fluxes. His work utilizes GPS dropsonde datasets to analyze storm structure evolution and intensity changes, contributing to improved hurricane forecasting models. Publication Trends: Over the past decade, his research has prioritized understanding tropical cyclone intensification mechanisms in sheared environments, with a particular emphasis on thermodynamic properties, precipitation symmetry, and energy exchange processes. His dataset developments support broader applications in hurricane science and climate studies.
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- Severe Storms
- Meteorology
- Climatology
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Jeffrey B. Halverson is a Professor in the Department of Geography & Environmental Systems at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia (1995). His research focuses on severe storms, Mid-Atlantic meteorology and climatology, hurricane intensity change, and tropical cyclones. He has conducted NASA-funded research on hurricanes and severe storms, including the Hurricanes and Severe Storms Sentinel project and the Genesis and Rapid Intensification Processes (GRIP) experiment. Halverson has authored numerous publications on topics such as hurricane Sandy, Derecho events, and tropical cyclone rainfall patterns. He is preparing a textbook titled *Severe Storms And Their Environmental Impacts*. His outreach efforts include roles as a severe storms expert for The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang and as an associate editor for Weatherwise Magazine. He teaches courses on physical geography, natural hazards, climate change, and earth system science. Key Research Projects: NASA GRIP experiment, Saharan Air Layer studies, Mid-Atlantic winter storm analysis Education: Ph.D., University of Virginia (1995) Labs/Teams: Involved with NASA field experiments and UMBC's Geography & Environmental Systems research groups.
Michael M. Bell is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University (CSU), affiliated with the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. He joined the CSU faculty in 2016 after roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii and Research Assistant Professor at the Naval Postgraduate School. His research focuses on tropical, mesoscale, and radar meteorology, particularly tropical cyclone structure and intensification. He leads the TC-RAMS team, advancing extreme weather prediction and software tools. Education: Ph.D. Meteorology, Naval Postgraduate School (2010) M.S. Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University (2006) B.S. Applied Mathematics & Minor in Meteorology, Metropolitan State College of Denver (2001) B.A. Religion, University of Florida (1996) Research Interests: Bell studies tropical cyclone lifecycle dynamics, mesoscale processes, radar analysis techniques, and open-source software development. His work uses aircraft and radar observations alongside high-resolution models to improve forecasting accuracy. Awards: PECASE (2017) NSF CAREER Award (2014) ONR Young Investigator Award (2015) Herbert Riehl Memorial Award (2006) Team & Labs: As TC-RAMS team lead, Bell oversees projects like the SEA-POL radar deployment in Steamboat Springs (2024-2025) and the PICCOLO field campaign. His group collaborates on NOAA, NSF, and ONR-funded initiatives to advance weather radar technology and tropical cyclone understanding.
Kyeong Park is a Professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Environmental Science at Texas A&M University at Galveston. He earned his Ph.D. in Marine Science from the College of William and Mary (1993), M.S. in Marine Environmental Sciences from Stony Brook University (1987), and B.S. in Mineral and Petroleum Engineering from Seoul National University (1985). His research explores Estuarine and Coastal Hydrodynamics , Physical-Biological Interactions , and Water Quality Modeling , with specialization in hurricane impacts, microplastic transport, and ecosystem responses to environmental stressors. Current investigations focus on: Microplastic dispersion mechanisms in estuaries Hurricane-ocean interactions and intensification processes Hypoxia dynamics in stratified coastal systems Ecological consequences of extreme weather events He leads field observations and numerical modeling initiatives in Gulf of Mexico coastal systems and mentors graduate researchers including post-doctoral associate Jiabi Du.
Jonny Dayمشاهده پروفایل
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Jonny Day is an academic researcher at the University of Bristol, specializing in Arctic climate dynamics, climate modeling, and cryosphere studies. His work focuses on Arctic cyclones, sea ice predictability, and climate change impacts. He holds a PhD from the University of Bristol (2011) and has contributed to projects like the APPOSITE dataset. Key collaborations include work with the Polar Prediction Project and institutions globally. His research spans seasonal forecasting, climate model development, and historical climate reconstructions. Research interests include Arctic sea ice variability, cyclone intensification mechanisms, and the interplay between temperature gradients and atmospheric dynamics. Major contributions include studies on Arctic shipping risks and the impact of a seasonally ice-free Arctic on Greenland ice sheets. He has authored/co-authored over 25 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to international climate initiatives. Day has explored multi-decadal climate variability, model predictability, and the role of Northern Hemisphere snow in Arctic systems. His work bridges climate science with practical applications, such as improving seasonal Arctic navigation forecasts. Collaborations span disciplines from atmospheric science to oceanography, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to polar research.
- Ocean Dynamics
- Tropical Cyclones
- Marine Science
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Lynn Keith Shay is a Professor in the Department of Ocean Sciences at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, University of Miami. Her research focuses on upper-ocean dynamics and their role in tropical cyclone intensification, integrating satellite, aircraft, and in situ measurements. Specializes in ocean-atmosphere interactions during hurricanes Investigates oceanic heat content's role in storm development Develops predictive models for sea surface temperature cooling Contributes to adaptive sampling strategies for marine robotics Her recent publications analyze glider navigation algorithms, Lagrangian eddy transport, and thermodynamic fluxes in tropical cyclones. Current work includes real-time probabilistic ocean forecasting for hurricane response and marine technology development. Research outputs address: Hurricane intensity prediction Loop Current eddy dynamics Turbulent kinetic energy distribution High-frequency radar validation Marine pollution dispersion
Professor Wang Hualin (born October 1968) is a Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology. He holds degrees in Chemical Engineering from Sichuan University (BSc, MSc) and a PhD in Chemical Process Engineering from his current institution. His academic visits include UK's University of Nottingham and UC Berkeley, USA. Affiliation: East China University of Science and Technology Academic Rank: Professor Research Interests focus on pollutant source control, resource utilization, environmental physics principles, and cyclone rotation engineering. His work bridges chemical process engineering with environmental sustainability through innovative separation technologies. 2018: Separation-and-Recovery Technology for Organic Waste Liquid (Environmental Engineering) 2017: High-speed particle rotation for coating oil removal (Fluid Dynamics) 2013: Laboratory studies of mini-hydrocyclone for fine particle removal (Industrial Applications) Scientific Awards include: National Technological Invention Award (2014) National Science and Technology Progress Awards (2009, 2007) Ho Leung Ho Lee Youth Innovation Award (2010) State Council Government Allowance (2011) Teaching Contributions include lecturing on Introduction to Sustainable Development , authoring Carbon Neutrality Technology , and translating Principles of Environmental Physics (4th Edition). He leads national R&D projects like the 2019YFA0705800 grant on petrochemical wastewater treatment.
Dr. Difei Deng is a Lecturer and ARC DECRA Fellow at the School of Science, UNSW Canberra , where they have been since 2016. Their research focuses on extreme weather events , particularly tropical cyclones , with expertise in numerical modeling and atmospheric meso-scale dynamics . They are an Associate Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes and affiliated with the Bushfire Research Group at UNSW Canberra. Research areas: Tropical cyclones, extreme rainfall, climate modeling, atmosphere-fire interactions Grants: ARC DECRA (2020-2023), UNSW Faculty Matching Funds (2020-2023) Awards: AMOS Penny Whetton Lecture Award (2024), UNSW High Quality Research Paper Award (2018-2020) Research Trends: Recent work spans deep-learning architectures for tropical cyclone track forecasting , climate change impacts on cyclogenesis shifts , and rainfall enhancement mechanisms during landfalling cyclones. They apply numerical models to study storm-vortex interactions , moisture transport , and environmental feedback in extreme weather systems. Scientific Awards: High Quality Research Paper Award (UNSW, 2018-2020) ARC DECRA Fellowship (2020-2023) AMOS Penny Whetton Lecture Award (2024) Supervision & Grants: Dr. Deng supervises four students ( Lu, Akter, Le, Huang ) on projects involving extreme rainfall associated with tropical cyclones . They offer $35,000/year PhD scholarships for high-achieving candidates. Grants include funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) projects .
Shuai Wangمشاهده پروفایل
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- Cyclone
- Climate Modeling
- Extreme Weather
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Shuai Wang is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Meteorology & Climate Science Undergraduate Program at the University of Delaware's Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences, within the College of Earth, Ocean & Environment. His expertise lies in tropical cyclones, climate modeling, extreme weather events, and climate service applications. Education: Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Imperial College London (2017) M.S. in Meteorology, Ocean University of China (2013) B.S. in Atmospheric Science, Ocean University of China (2011) His research focuses on understanding tropical cyclone dynamics, including rapid intensification, landfall impacts, and climate change influences on cyclone behavior. He employs numerical simulations, observational data (e.g., wave gliders), and advanced modeling frameworks to analyze cyclone structure, outer size expansion, and coastal vulnerability. Recent work emphasizes projections of cyclone spatial distribution under future climate scenarios and the compound flood risks posed by cyclones in coastal regions like Shanghai. His publications highlight advancements in forecasting methodologies (e.g., cascaded diffusion models), ocean-atmosphere interactions, and the socio-environmental implications of cyclone-related hazards. These studies underscore the growing urgency of integrating climate science into disaster preparedness and coastal management strategies. Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided materials. Advising & Grants: No specific student advisees or grant details provided in the text. Labs/Teams: Not specified in the current profile information.
Christopher E. Holloway is a Professor in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, where he serves as MSc Programme Director for Postgraduate Taught Programmes. His work focuses on atmospheric convection, tropical weather, and climate dynamics, with particular emphasis on the interactions between convection and larger-scale atmospheric fields. Holloway's research interests center on the organization of convection, including convective self-aggregation and its role in observed organized convection phenomena. He investigates interactions involving the vertical structure of temperature and moisture at various spatial scales, with applications to the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) and tropical cyclones. His work spans both theoretical and applied meteorology, with strong connections to climate modeling and prediction. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on tropical meteorology, cloud physics, and climate dynamics. The research demonstrates consistent themes in understanding convective organization, cloud-radiation interactions, and the representation of convection in models. There's a clear progression from fundamental cloud processes to regional climate impacts, with increasing emphasis on high-impact weather events and their predictability. Holloway leads multiple significant research projects including UPFLO (a 5-year AFESP project), serves as Co-I on FORWARDS (a WCSSP SE Asia project), and is Reading PI on CIRCULATES (a NERC project within the CloudSense programme). He also serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences. His research group includes several postdoctoral researchers and PhD students working on diverse aspects of convection, tropical meteorology, and climate modeling. Current projects examine convective updrafts, anvil clouds, high-resolution forecasts of high-impact weather in Southeast Asia, and cloud feedbacks on climate sensitivity.
Chiara Holgateمشاهده پروفایل
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Dr. Chiara Holgate is a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the Climate and Ocean Geoscience department within the Research School of Earth Sciences. She is also part of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Weather of the 21st Century and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes. Her research focuses on weather system processes driving hydroclimatological extremes like droughts and floods, their impacts on water resources, and how climate change modifies these processes. She holds a PhD in Hydrology and Climate Science from ANU, an MSc in Hydrology, and a BEng in Civil Engineering from the University of New South Wales. Her research interests include climate-hydrology intersections, with projects on weather systems critical to water resources, midlatitude cyclones' dual role as hazards/resources, and weather systems for hydropower. She has published extensively on topics like drought attribution, extreme precipitation, and climate model development. Dr. Holgate's work has been recognized through awards like the 2022/2023 Superstar of STEM by Science and Technology Australia. She leads the NESP 2 - Climate Systems Hub Activity Schedule 6 (2025–2027), focusing on climate system research. Her expertise bridges academic research and industry applications, with prior experience at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and a global engineering firm. Key collaborations and labs include the ARC Centres of Excellence, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to weather and climate challenges. Her publications highlight trends in climate extremes, drought dynamics, and the evolving role of weather systems in a changing climate.
Alex Crawfordمشاهده پروفایل
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Dr. Alex Crawford is an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba’s Department of Environment and Geography within the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources. His research focuses on Arctic climate systems, particularly interactions between Arctic storms and the surface environment (ocean, sea ice, snow cover). He uses remote sensing, atmospheric reanalyses, and climate models to study climate change impacts. Previously, he was a visiting assistant professor at the College of Wooster (2017–2020) and a research associate at the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Earth Observation Science (2020–2023). B.A. in Geography and Geology, Colgate University (2012) M.A. in Geography, University of Colorado Boulder (2014) Ph.D. in Geography (Climatology), University of Colorado Boulder (2017) Research Interests: Extratropical cyclones, sea ice dynamics, climate modeling, and the seasonal timing of Arctic ice advance/retreat. His work addresses how Arctic surface changes influence storm development and vice versa, with implications for human activities and ecosystems. Key projects include analyzing storm propagation trends, Arctic open-water periods, and extreme precipitation events. Recent work highlights include studies on global temperature records, Arctic cyclone impacts, and sea ice biases in climate models. He emphasizes actionable climate science to inform policy and adaptation strategies. Funding: Supported by Research Manitoba, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and other grants. Collaborates with international agencies like NOAA and ECMWF. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS) and contributes to Arctic research networks.
Rupsa Bhowmickمشاهده پروفایل
استادیار
- Climatology
- Meteorology
- Natural Hazards
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Rupsa Bhowmick is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Her research focuses on climatology, meteorology, and natural hazards, particularly tropical cyclones and extreme weather events. She integrates machine learning, GIScience, and statistical methods to assess risks associated with severe weather. Education: Ph.D., Geography, Louisiana State University (2015-2020) M.Sc., Geography, University of Calcutta (2010-2012) B.Sc., Geography, University of Calcutta (2007-2010) Research Interests: She investigates the dynamics of extreme weather events using interdisciplinary approaches, including AI-driven forecasting and risk assessment. Her recent work explores tropical cyclone intensification, ENSO phase impacts on cyclone risk, and machine learning applications in climatology. Grants & Advising: Mentors undergraduates in field and data-based research projects. Active collaborator on projects like 'Variability in extreme typhoon wind risk in different ENSO phases.' Labs/Teams: Leads studies on AI-based weather forecasting and severe weather impact analysis through collaborations with institutions like Louisiana State University and NASA.
Jeffrey Basara is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell). He holds a Ph.D. in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma (2001), an M.S. in Meteorology (1998), and a B.S. in Atmospheric Science from Purdue University (1994). His research focuses on weather and climate extremes, hydrometeorology, and hydroclimatology, with an emphasis on precipitation extremes—including droughts, flash droughts, flash floods, and heatwaves—and their impacts across scales. Basara has received numerous awards, including the Kavli Fellowship (2014), USDA REE Under Secretary’s Award (2019), and multiple teaching and research accolades from the University of Oklahoma. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary collaborations and serves on the advisory panel for the COMET program, which trains operational forecasters globally. His research spans urban-atmosphere interactions, boundary layer dynamics, and the application of remote sensing in hydroclimatic studies. Notable projects include analyzing flash drought mechanisms, tropical storm re-intensification post-landfall, and the role of sea surface temperatures in pluvial events. His work bridges atmospheric processes and societal impacts, particularly in agriculture and disaster resilience. Key Roles: Chair of EEAS Department, UMass Lowell Education: Ph.D. Meteorology (University of Oklahoma, 2001); M.S. Meteorology (1998); B.S. Atmospheric Science (Purdue University, 1994) Awards: Kavli Fellow, USDA Honors, Teaching Excellence
Da-Lin Zhang is a Professor at the University of Maryland, specializing in mesoscale meteorology and tropical cyclone dynamics. His work focuses on modeling severe weather systems such as squall lines, hurricanes, and heavy rainfall events, particularly examining their interactions with urbanization, topography, and environmental parameters. He develops advanced numerical models like the DSAEF_LTP to improve quantitative precipitation forecasts and tropical cyclone predictions. Research interests include the impact of urbanization on rainfall intensity, parameterization techniques for mesoscale models, and the climatology of extreme weather events. His studies combine observational data with high-resolution simulations to explore mechanisms behind cyclone intensification, convective system evolution, and precipitation patterns influenced by human and natural factors. Key contributions include analyzing the role of aerosols in extreme rainfall, improving forecast models for landfalling tropical cyclones, and understanding the dynamics of lake-effect snowbands. His work frequently integrates interdisciplinary approaches, such as linking lightning activity to rainfall intensity and assessing the climatic impacts of urban heat islands on precipitation distribution. Laboratory and collaborative efforts involve projects like the Southern China Monsoon Rainfall Experiment (SCMREX), focusing on observational analysis and model validation. While no specific advisees are listed, his research teams likely include graduate students and postdoctoral researchers working on these critical atmospheric science challenges.