جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Dendrochronology
• Paleoclimatology
• Climate Change Impact on Forests
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Grant L Harley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences at the University of Idaho. His research focuses on dendrochronology, paleoclimatology, and climate change impacts on forests, with a particular emphasis on tropical cyclone reconstruction and hydroclimate variability. He is affiliated with the Idaho Tree-Ring Lab and contributes to collaborative research projects across North America and the tropics. Education PhD in Geography (2012), University of Tennessee MA in Geography (2007), University of South Florida BA in Geography (2005), University of South Florida Harley's research explores historical climate patterns through tree-ring analysis, including temperature variability, fire history, and tropical cyclone activity. His work spans diverse ecosystems from the Rocky Mountains to coastal regions, integrating tree rings with geomorphic and hydrological data. Recent publications highlight advancements in blue intensity metrics, imaging techniques, and climate signal interpretation. His publications address climate-growth relationships in temperate and tropical forests, fire-induced mortality proxies, and long-term hydroclimate extremes. Collaborative projects include paleoclimatic reconstructions in the Greater Yellowstone Ecoregion, Gulf Coast cyclone history, and multi-species tree-ring networks for regional climate analysis.

Danielle Toumaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Variability
• Climate Change
• Extreme Climate Events
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Danielle Touma is a Research Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the Institute for Geophysics within the Jackson School of Geosciences. She holds an office at ROC and can be reached at danielle.touma@utexas.edu . Her research focuses on climate variability, extreme climate events, hydroclimatology, and natural hazards. She is based at 2305 Speedway Stop C1160, Austin, TX 78712-1692, and can be contacted at (512) 471-6048. Research Interests : Dr. Touma’s work examines the interplay between climate change and extreme weather phenomena, including wildfire risk amplification, hydroclimatic volatility, and the impacts of vegetation dynamics on precipitation regimes. She also explores attribution methods for linking extreme events to anthropogenic climate drivers, with a focus on nonstationary climate systems and multi-dimensional risk assessment. Key Contributions : Her research has highlighted the growing frequency of extreme rainfall events and their compounding effects on post-wildfire landscapes, as well as the role of stratospheric aerosol injection in fire weather mitigation. She has also contributed to understanding tropical cyclone precipitation patterns and the regional impacts of greenhouse gas emissions. Affiliations and Labs : As part of the Institute for Geophysics, she collaborates on projects addressing climate variability and natural hazards, leveraging advanced modeling and observational data to inform environmental policy and disaster preparedness.

Gan Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Variability and Change
• Extratropical Cyclones and Winter Storms
• Tropical Meteorology and Hurricanes
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Gan Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Climate, Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the School of Earth, Society & Environment. His research focuses on climate modeling, prediction, and applications, particularly addressing climate risks involving physical phenomena (e.g., cyclones) and socioeconomic factors (e.g., energy transition). He emphasizes integrating geophysical fluid dynamics with machine learning and real-world applications. Education: PhD (2018), M.S. (2012) in Atmospheric Sciences from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; B.S. (2011) in Marine Meteorology from Ocean University of China. Research interests include climate variability, extratropical cyclones, tropical meteorology, and weather/climate risk. Recent work explores wind energy risks in midlatitudes, Rossby wave impacts on cyclones, and historical records of tropical cyclones using Chinese documents. His group fosters interdisciplinary approaches, encouraging exploration in data science, exo-climate, and economics. Notable achievements include an Editor’s Award from the American Meteorological Society (2025) and collaborations with institutions like Princeton University and NCAR. He advises graduate students Mingfei Ren, Yudi Mao, and Megha Rao. His work bridges climate science with societal impacts, such as hurricane labor market effects and energy systems. Key research tools include climate models, satellite data, and machine learning. Recent presentations include sessions at the American Meteorological Society annual meeting (2025) and workshops on extreme heat and cloud feedbacks.

Ioan Nistorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Coastal Engineering
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Extreme Hydrodynamic Loading
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ioan Nistor is a Professor of Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering at the University of Ottawa , affiliated with the Department of Civil Engineering . He also serves as the Assistant Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies . His research focuses on hazards associated with extreme hydrodynamic loading on infrastructure, coastal erosion, and disaster risk reduction. He chairs the Maritime and Coastal Division of IAHR and contributes to design guidelines for tsunami-resistant buildings through the ASCE7 Tsunami Loads Subcommittee . Dr. Nistor holds editorial roles at Journal of Waterways, Ports, Coastal and Ocean Engineering (ASCE), Coastal Engineering Journal , and Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering . He has received prestigious awards, including the 2014 JWPCOE Outstanding Paper Award and the 2010 Tsunami International Society Award. Prior to academia, he worked as a hydraulic engineer at AECOM-TECSULT Montreal , contributing to water resources projects globally. Research Interests: Tsunami impact mitigation, dam failure analysis, coastal vegetation dynamics, climate change adaptation, and nature-based solutions for coastal protection. Professional Activities: Board member of the Canadian Coastal Science and Engineering Association, voting member of ASCE7 Tsunami Subcommittee. His recent work emphasizes probabilistic tsunami hazard assessments and the integration of ecological engineering principles into coastal infrastructure design. Collaborative projects include Living Dyke initiatives and field studies on post-disaster resilience.

Menas Kafatosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Theory
• Cosmological Redshifts
• Black Holes
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Menas Kafatos is the Fletcher Jones Endowed Professor of Computational Physics and Director of the Center of Excellence in Earth Systems Modeling and Observations at Chapman University . A physicist, philosopher, and interdisciplinary scholar, he bridges quantum theory, cosmology, and environmental science in his research, with a focus on climate change impacts, natural hazards (wildfires, hurricanes, droughts), and consciousness studies. His career spans over 45 years, including leadership roles at George Mason University and Chapman University as Founding Dean of Schmid College of Science and Technology (2009-2012). Education : B.A. in Physics (1967, Cornell University); Ph.D. in Physics (1972, MIT) His research interests include interdisciplinary Earth systems science , quantum cosmology , and consciousness-quantum theory intersections . He has published extensively in top journals like Nature and Scientific American , with over 340 refereed publications and 23 books. Recent work emphasizes machine learning for climate modeling , pre-earthquake atmospheric signals , and agricultural drought indices . Scientific awards include the Rustum Roy Award (2011) for integrating science and humanity, and IEEE's Leadership Award (2011). He serves on boards like the Universities Space Research Association and OCTANe , and is an honorary member of the Romanian Academy of Sciences .

Harry Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Coastal Geomorphology
• Paleotempestology
• Hurricane Sedimentation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Harry Williams is a Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment at the University of North Texas (UNT). He is an editorial board member of the Journal of Coastal Research and conducts research at the intersection of geomorphology, natural hazards, and human-environment interactions. Research Interests Dr. Williams specializes in coastal geomorphology, with a focus on hurricane storm surge sedimentation, paleotempestology (study of ancient storms), and the impacts of urbanization on physical environments. His fieldwork-driven research spans Texas, Louisiana, Thailand, South Korea, and Vietnam, using GIS, GPS, modeling, and remote sensing as key methodologies. Coastal Geomorphology : Fire Island, NY, before/after Hurricane Sandy Sedimentation Studies : Coastal marshes, floodplains, and historical storm records Climate-Hazard Interactions : Holocene climate changes and tropical cyclone variability Scientific Contributions Editorial board member of Journal of Coastal Research Published 17 peer-reviewed articles (2005-2019) on hurricane sedimentation, coastal evolution, and GIS applications Developed fieldwork-centered research frameworks for student thesis projects Academic Mentorship Dr. Williams actively mentors students through research opportunities, emphasizing professional development via conference presentations and co-authorship of journal articles. His courses include: Geology 1610: Physical Geology Geography 1710: Earth Science Geography 4350/5350: Geomorphology Foundations of Geographical Thought

Kelvin Ngمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Meteorological Extremes
• Climatological Extremes
• Tropical Cyclones
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Kelvin Ng is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on meteorological and climatological extremes, particularly tropical cyclones and their impacts. He holds an MSci in Physics from Imperial College London and a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Hong Kong. Key roles include contributions to projects such as INPAIS (NERC-funded collaborative research with Swiss Re and Beijing Normal University), PRE-CAX (Newton Fund-supported projects with the University of Reading), Ex-Storms (NERC-funded European windstorm predictability study), and HURACAN (UK-US consortium exploring cyclone risks). He is also involved in initiatives like the Met Office Summer Testbed 2023 and SR-Hazards (Swiss Re-funded). Ng's research interests span tropical cyclone intensity dynamics, extreme rainfall prediction, and climate model assessment (e.g., CMIP6). He is a member of the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) and European Geosciences Union (EGU). Recent publications highlight advancements in Mei-yu front analysis, storm surge impact modeling, and causal-guided statistical approaches for extreme weather prediction. His work bridges academic research with industry collaboration, aiming to improve parametric insurance thresholds for typhoons and enhance climate change adaptation strategies for regions like China and Europe.

• Environmental Change Reconstruction
• Natural Hazards
• Tropical Cyclone Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jonathan Nott is an Adjunct Professor in the College of Science and Engineering at James Cook University, where he has been since its founding in 1995. His research focuses on reconstructing environmental changes and extreme events such as tropical cyclones, tsunamis, and river floods. He pioneered methods for determining paleo-cyclone intensities using isotopic analysis in stalagmites and hydrodynamic equations for coastal boulder movement. Notable contributions include the first long-term tropical cyclone records in Australia and authoring the seminal book Extreme Events: Physical Reconstruction and Risk Assessment (2006). His work integrates geomorphological field surveys with climate science to assess natural hazard risks across northern Australia, the Pacific, and Asia. Nott has conducted post-event analyses of major cyclones and tsunamis over the past 20 years, contributing to over 90 peer-reviewed articles. His research emphasizes long-term natural variability in tropical cyclone activity and its implications for future climate scenarios. Education: PhD from the University of Wollongong (1991), prior research appointments at Australian National University and Charles Darwin University. Research Interests: Long-term records of natural hazards, paleotempestology, coastal geomorphology, and disaster risk assessment. His studies combine sedimentary deposits with historical climatic and environmental data to understand extreme event patterns. He has developed innovative techniques for reconstructing cyclone intensities and storm surges, advancing methodologies in paleohazards research. Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, his extensive publication record and field surveys indicate sustained research funding. No formal advisee list is provided in the text. Labs/Teams: Associated with James Cook University’s Centre for Disaster Solutions, contributing to applied research in disaster mitigation and risk management.

Liu Chunleiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Physics
• Climate Science
• Meteorology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Liu Chunlei is affiliated with the Department of Atmospheric Physics at Guangdong Ocean University, where he leads research within the South China Sea Institute of Marine Meteorology. His expertise spans climate dynamics, ocean-atmosphere interactions, and tropical cyclone studies. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (1991) and has contributed to numerous high-impact projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Fujian Key Laboratory of Severe Weather. His recent work focuses on energy flux discrepancies, moisture transport mechanisms, and cyclone development dynamics. Liu has presented at international conferences like the SPARC General Assembly and the 5th International Electronic Conference on Atmospheric Sciences. Education: PhD in Atmospheric Physics (University of Manchester, UK, 1991), MSc in Atmospheric Chemistry (State Meteorological Bureau of China), BSc in Earth and Space Sciences (USTC, 1985). Research interests include atmospheric physics, climate modeling, and extreme weather events. His publications analyze global energy budgets, tropical cyclone sensitivities, and ocean surface heat flux dynamics. Collaborations with institutions like ECMWF and NASA highlight his international reach. No scientific awards are explicitly listed. Grants include projects on severe weather (2021) and climate feedback mechanisms (2020-2022). He advises through the South China Sea Institute, focusing on marine meteorology and regional climate studies.

Anthony C. Didlake Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Tropical Meteorology
• Radar Meteorology
• Mesoscale Meteorology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anthony C. Didlake Jr. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at The Pennsylvania State University, specializing in tropical and radar meteorology. His research utilizes land-based, airborne, and spaceborne radars combined with numerical models to investigate tropical cyclone dynamics, including formation, intensity changes, structural evolution, and environmental interactions. His primary research areas include: Tropical cyclone inner-core dynamics and secondary eyewall formation Radar-based analysis of convective processes in rainbands Mesoscale precipitation mechanisms and Doppler radar retrieval techniques Wind shear impacts on tropical cyclone structure Thermodynamic and microphysical processes in hurricanes Didlake's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on tropical cyclone structure evolution, particularly examining eyewall replacement cycles, asymmetric features, and rainband dynamics through advanced radar observations and modeling. His work bridges observational meteorology with numerical simulation to improve understanding of hurricane intensity changes. His research has been featured in major media outlets including Fast Company, The Conversation, and Mississippi Free Press, addressing topics such as hurricane storm surges, Gulf Coast hurricane risks, and climate change impacts on tropical systems. Didlake actively collaborates with researchers across institutions on field campaigns and modeling studies, contributing to both fundamental atmospheric science and operational forecasting improvements for extreme weather events.

Anthony Didlake Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Tropical Meteorology
• Radar Meteorology
• Mesoscale Meteorology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anthony Didlake Jr. is an Associate Professor of Meteorology in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State University (College of Earth and Mineral Sciences). His research focuses on tropical cyclone dynamics, radar meteorology, and mesoscale processes. Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in Atmospheric Sciences (University of Washington); B.S. in Geology and Geophysics (Yale University) Research interests include: 3D wind and precipitation structures in tropical cyclones using airborne/land-based/spaceborne radar Mesoscale precipitation processes and Doppler retrieval techniques Environmental interactions with hurricane intensity/structure Recent research trends show expertise in: Analyzing eyewall replacement cycles and asymmetries Examining convective updrafts in rainbands Developing ice crystal trajectory growth models for microphysical analysis Investigating boundary layer dynamics during secondary eyewall formation Scientific awards include the Donald C. Shirey Early Career Development Professorship. Advising activities: Current advisees: Bruno Rojas (ICTG model applications), Max Katsouros (WRF-EnKF simulations), Matthew Varela (hurricane microphysics) Former advisees: Nicholas Barron (convective updrafts), Jacob Carstens (shear asymmetries), Chelsey Laurencin (ICTG model development)

Nadia Bloemendaalمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Tropical Cyclones
• Climate Change
• Risk Assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nadia Bloemendaal is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), and a climate researcher at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). Her work focuses on tropical cyclone risk under climate change, synthetic modeling, and hazard assessments. She holds a PhD from VU (2021, Cum Laude) and conducted postdoctoral research at IVM and Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Education : 2016: Master in Meteorology, Physical Oceanography, and Climate (Utrecht University) 2014: Minor in Geo Data Processing (ITC) 2014: Bachelor in Applied Mathematics (University of Twente) Research Interests : Tropical cyclone dynamics, climate change impacts, synthetic storm modeling (e.g., STORM), risk assessment frameworks, and coastal hazard analysis. Her STORM model generates synthetic tropical cyclone tracks to assess global-scale risk probabilities. Awards : Arne Richter Award for Early Career Scientists (2024) 2nd Place Lloyd's Science of Risk Prize (2021) 3rd Place Allianz Climate Risk Research Award (2020) Dutch Data Prize 2020 (2020) Grants & Advising : Principal Investigator: Quantification of Climate Change Scenario Risk (2022–2023) Project Researcher: Human Behavior in Flood Risk Models (2014–2022) Teaches courses on climate hydrology and mathematics for environmental studies. Labs & Datasets : Creator of the STORM dataset (synthetic cyclone tracks) and COAST-RP (storm tide return periods). Collaborates globally on climate change impact studies.

Clark Evansمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Meteorology
• Atmospheric Sciences
• Tropical Cyclones
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Clark Evans is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Freshwater Sciences. He holds a PhD in Meteorology from Florida State University (2009) and conducted postdoctoral research at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (2009–2011). His research focuses on high-impact weather phenomena, including hurricanes, severe storms, and tropical-midlatitude interactions. He transitioned to NOAA’s Global Systems Laboratory in July 2024 as a Research Physical Scientist and Physics Branch Chief. Evans has advised over 15 graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom have won prestigious awards like the AMS Macelwane Award. His work spans climatology, numerical modeling, and operational forecasting improvements. Key projects include studying tropical cyclone extratropical transition and overland intensification dynamics. He has authored or co-authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications, with a focus on advancing understanding of mesoscale convective systems and boundary-layer processes. Awards include the 2021 UWM Distinguished Faculty Service Award and multiple student mentorship recognitions. His research has been supported by NSF, NOAA, and the Department of Energy. Evans is actively involved in professional service, including roles as an AMS Editor and Commissioner, and community engagement through local governance (e.g., Village of Grafton Trustee).

• Tropical Cyclone Dynamics
• Atmospheric Science
• Meteorology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chaehyeon Chelsea Nam is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science (EOAS) at Florida State University, leading the Tropical Cyclone & Radar Research Lab. Her research focuses on understanding tropical cyclone dynamics, including genesis, intensification, and microphysical processes, through radar data analysis and high-resolution mesoscale modeling (WRF, CM1). Joined FSU in Spring 2024 Principal Investigator of her research group Active in field campaigns (ORCESTRA/PICCOLO, PRECIP 2022) Research Interests span multi-scale interactions in tropical cyclones, compound hazards, and climate change impacts. She emphasizes radar-based observations (airborne, shipborne, land-based) and parametric rainfall modeling for future projections. Recent Publications highlight sea spray effects on intensification, rainband climatology in monsoon regions, and parametric rainfall models. Her work integrates field observations with numerical simulations to study shear/dry environment impacts on genesis. Scientific Awards Best Student Oral Presentation, 14th International Conference on Mesoscale Convective Systems (ICMCS-XIV), 2021 Students include Master's candidates Connor Stoll and Abraham Tekoe, plus honor's thesis students Anna Walker and Kristen Cooper. Her lab collaborates with institutions in South Korea and the U.S., contributing to regional cyclone risk assessments.

Robert Kortyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Dynamics
• Tropical Cyclone Activity
• Paleoclimatology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert Korty is a Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on climate dynamics, with an emphasis on tropical cyclone activity across past, present, and future climates. He leads a group studying the environmental conditions influencing storm formation and intensity, particularly in paleoclimates. Collaborations include work with oceanographers like Deborah Thomas to model early Cenozoic ocean circulations. His research leverages global climate models and high-resolution simulations to analyze cyclone behavior in varied climatic states. Korty holds a Ph.D. from MIT (2005) and a B.A. from the University of Virginia (1999). His work bridges paleoclimatology, meteorology, and oceanography, addressing questions about cyclone evolution, monsoon dynamics, and climate model validation. Education: Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005 B.A., University of Virginia, 1999 Research Interests: Climate dynamics and tropical cyclone evolution Paleoclimate reconstructions using geological proxies Modeling atmospheric circulation shifts (e.g., Intertropical Convergence Zone positioning) Interactions between oceanic and atmospheric systems Publications highlight studies of hurricane activity during the Maya Classic period, mid-Pliocene cyclone intensification, and Little Ice Age westerly patterns. His work contributes to understanding how environmental factors like sea surface temperatures and atmospheric stability shape storm behavior across time scales.