جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kelly Núñez Ocasioمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Tropical Meteorology
• Climate Science
• Mesoscale Convection
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University. She leads the Tropical Systems Group, focusing on tropical meteorology with emphasis on mesoscale convective systems (MCS), African easterly waves, tropical cyclone genesis, and monsoon dynamics. Her work integrates storm-resolving modeling (WRF, MPAS) with observational analyses to study climate impacts on tropical systems. Education: Ph.D., Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, Penn State University (2021); B.S., Physics, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez (2016). Research Interests: - Tropical cyclone formation mechanisms - MCS-AEW interactions - Climate change impacts on tropical weather - African monsoon dynamics - High-resolution model development Publications highlight advancements in MCS tracking algorithms (TAMS), climate modeling applications (pseudo-global warming studies), and field campaign analyses (CPEX-CV). She actively promotes diversity in STEM through publications addressing Hispanic/Latinx representation in atmospheric sciences. Laboratory/Team: Tropical Systems Group at Texas A&M, specializing in multiscale process studies using convection-permitting models. Current opportunities for graduate students/postdocs are available through the ATMO department.

• Palaeoclimatology
• Palaeoceanography
• Geochemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anya Crocker is a Research Fellow in Palaeoclimatology at the Department of Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton. Her career includes a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the University of Sheffield's Department of Animal and Plant Sciences (2013–2017) and a PhD in Ocean and Earth Science from the University of Southampton (2008–2013). She holds an MSci in Natural Sciences (Geological Sciences) from the University of Cambridge (2004–2008). Her research focuses on hydroclimate variability in North Africa and the Middle East, millennial-scale ocean circulation changes, and the climatic drivers of evolutionary outcomes on land. Using geochemical, biological, and sedimentological proxies from marine sediments, she investigates feedback mechanisms between continents, oceans, and atmospheres. A key interest lies in dust fingerprinting via radiogenic isotopes to trace source-to-sink pathways and their implications for global climate systems. Anya’s publications (2020–2025) highlight her exploration of Saharan aridity over 11+ million years, the influence of trade winds on dust fluxes and Atlantic productivity, and the role of hydroclimate in shaping savanna ecosystems and hominin evolution. Her findings contribute to understanding past climate extremes and their ecological impacts. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including co-authors from geophysics, oceanography, and evolutionary biology. She is affiliated with the Palaeoceanography and Palaeoclimatology Research Group at the University of Southampton. No scientific awards or current PhD students are listed in her profile. Her work integrates field data, laboratory analyses, and computational modeling to address long-term climate dynamics.

Bastien Dieppoisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Change Impacts
• Hydrological Modelling
• Environmental Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bastien Dieppois is an Assistant Professor at Coventry University's Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR). His research focuses on climate change impacts, hydrological modeling, and environmental predictability, particularly in Africa. He leads UNESCO initiatives like the EURO-FRIEND programme and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and water management. Dieppois has published extensively in high-impact journals, with over 88 articles and 877 citations. His work emphasizes decadal climate variability, human-land-water interactions, and multi-model evaluation frameworks. He has secured £7M in grants, supervises PhD students, and collaborates internationally on projects like CC-MADA (Madagascar) and ACTNAO (West Africa). Key research interests include predicting hydro-agroclimatic risks, improving climate model evaluations, and advancing flood/drought management strategies. His awards include the Stanley Jackson Award (2016) for climate science contributions and the 2023 Outstanding Research Supervisory Team honor. Dieppois actively participates in global networks, including the UK National Committee for International Hydrology and UNESCO IHP. His research bridges climate science, hydrology, and policy, addressing urgent challenges like compound climate hazards and sustainable water resources.

• Climate Change
• Wildfire Dynamics
• Hydrology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Abatzoglou is a Professor in the Department of Management of Complex Systems at the University of California, Merced. His work focuses on the intersection of climate change, wildfire dynamics, and environmental systems. He investigates how climatic factors influence fire regimes, hydrological processes, agricultural sustainability, and ecosystem resilience. His research often integrates geospatial data, climate projections, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address real-world challenges such as water security and disaster risk reduction. Key research themes include wildfire risk assessment, climate change impacts on ecosystems, and the socio-economic dimensions of environmental management. He has developed influential models like the Western United States Large Forest-Fire Stochastic Simulator (WULFFSS) to predict fire behavior under changing climates. His work also examines the compounding effects of climate change and urban expansion on wildfire vulnerability, particularly in California. Abatzoglou’s publications highlight linkages between anthropogenic climate change and extreme events such as prolonged droughts, heatwaves, and elevated wildfire emissions. He emphasizes the need for adaptive strategies in water resource management, agricultural practices, and wildfire mitigation. His findings are frequently cited in policy discussions regarding climate adaptation and environmental governance. Notable contributions include studies on the role of vapor pressure deficit in fire regimes, the economic impacts of drought on agriculture, and the evaluation of seasonal climate forecasts for rangeland management. His research bridges global climate patterns with local-scale management decisions, offering actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners.

Adrienne Marshallمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Change Impacts
• Hydrology
• Ecohydrology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adrienne Marshall is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Her research focuses on computational hydrology, with emphasis on snow dynamics, ecohydrology, permafrost, and hydropower in the context of climate change. She holds a PhD in Water Resources from the University of Idaho, an MS in Energy and Resources from UC Berkeley, and a BA in Biology from Scripps College. Her work integrates data science, physically-based modeling, and statistical approaches to explore climate impacts on water resources. Key themes include understanding snowpack variability, wildfire effects on hydrology, and adaptation strategies for hydropower systems. She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects such as reservoir vulnerability assessments and climate-economy impact studies in Idaho. Marshall's recent publications address topics like precipitation correlation distances, temperature overshoot effects, and post-wildfire snowpack dynamics. She has received funding for collaborative research on reservoir dead pool risks and participates in initiatives like the NSF IGERT program. Her teaching includes courses on integrated surface water hydrology and active learning pedagogy. Key research initiatives include the Marshall Lab at Mines, which investigates climate-driven hydrological changes in boreal forests and mountainous regions. Ongoing work examines interactions between wildfires, permafrost thaw, and vegetation shifts in Alaska, as well as the implications for water resources and energy systems.

Piret Plink-Björklundمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sedimentary Geology
• Geomorphology
• Climate Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Piret Plink-Björklund is an Associate Professor in Geology and Geological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines since 2006. She holds a Ph.D. in Geology from Göteborg University (1998), Fil.Lic. (1996), and M.Sc./B.Sc. degrees from Tartu University (1993). Her research focuses on linking sedimentary records with modern processes to improve interpretations of geomorphologic and climate dynamics. Key projects include the RioMAR Consortium on sediment transport and the Global Hydrology-Flood Analysis. Education: Ph.D. in Geology, Göteborg University, Sweden (1998) Fil.Lic. in Geology, Göteborg University, Sweden (1996) M.Sc./B.Sc. in Geology, Tartu University, Estonia (1993) Research interests emphasize sedimentary systems' response to climate variability, fluvial dynamics, and basin architecture. She investigates monsoon-driven river systems, tidal deltaic processes, and paleoclimate thresholds using integrated field, experimental, and theoretical approaches. Her work has been supported by the Swedish Research Council CAREER award (2005–2006). Notable contributions include studies on Froude-supercritical bedforms, latitudinal river controls, and basin-floor fan evolution. She advises multiple graduate students and collaborates internationally on sedimentology and diagenesis projects. Labs/Teams: Active in the RioMAR Consortium and collaborative projects with institutions like the University of Wyoming and Statoil Research Centre.

Amy C Clementمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Variability
• Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions
• Climate Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amy C Clement is a Professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, University of Miami. Her research focuses on climate variability, ocean-atmosphere interactions, and the role of external forcings in driving climate patterns. She leads studies on the Atlantic Multidecadal Variability (AMV), tropical climate dynamics, and cloud feedback mechanisms. Clement’s work integrates climate modeling with paleoclimate data to explore historical and future climate trends. Key research interests include the AMV’s influence on hurricanes, the impact of volcanic forcing on multidecadal variability, and the interplay between ocean circulation and atmospheric dynamics. Her team uses advanced climate models to investigate phenomena like El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), and North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO). Recent studies highlight the dominance of external forcings over ocean dynamics in driving AMV. Clements’ grants include projects on hyperlocal climate projections for South Florida and community-driven resilience strategies for climate stressors. She collaborates on interdisciplinary initiatives linking climate science with societal adaptation, such as the Resilient 305 initiative. Her lab emphasizes model-data synergy, employing observational datasets like coral records and satellite data to validate simulations. Notable achievements include groundbreaking papers on positive low-level cloud feedbacks (2009), AMV’s external forcing origins (2015), and tropical Pacific climate sensitivity (2011). She advises on climate literacy and policy, bridging scientific insights with public understanding through engaged scholarship.

Giuseppe Mascaroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Stochastic Hydrology
• Watershed Modeling
• Hydroclimatology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Giuseppe Mascaro is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University. His extensive affiliations include the Sustainability Initiative, Civil and Environmental Engineering department, Knowledge Enterprise, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering (Metis Center), Global Futures Laboratory, Center for Hydrologic Innovations, and Urban Climate Research Center. Dr. Mascaro earned a "Laurea" (Bachelor's and Master's of Science) in Civil Engineering in 2001 (summa cum laude) and a doctorate in Hydrology in 2008 from the University of Cagliari, Italy. His research focuses on stochastic hydrology, watershed modeling, hydroclimatology, climate change, infrastructure modeling, and the food-water-energy nexus. Dr. Mascaro pursues an interdisciplinary approach through collaborations with faculty at ASU and other institutions. His work emphasizes statistical characterization of hydrologic variables, development of downscaling methods, watershed modeling, evaluation of climate change impacts on water resources and infrastructure, and food-water-energy nexus analysis. Dr. Mascaro's recent publications reveal a strong focus on precipitation trends, food-energy-water systems, flood frequency analysis, and climate change impacts on watersheds. His research spans both theoretical hydrological modeling and practical applications for infrastructure resilience. Visiting Professor at New York University (2024) Visiting Professor at University of Cagliari, Italy (2023) Associate Editor for Hydrological Sciences Journal Dr. Mascaro actively mentors students through research courses and dissertation supervision. He leads multiple significant research projects funded by the Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, and Arizona Board of Regents, with a focus on climate resilience, water resource management, and flood analysis. His research group, the Hydroclimate Lab, investigates topics in hydrology, climate, and atmospheric sciences to support engineering applications.

Ashraf Ratebمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Hydrology
• Climate Science
• Geodesy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ashraf Rateb is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin , affiliated with the Bureau of Economic Geology within the Jackson School of Geosciences. His work integrates satellite geodesy, climate modeling, and remote sensing to address critical challenges in water management and climate extremes. Ph.D. in Geomatics Engineering (Geodesy), National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan (2017) M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics, Al-Azhar University, Egypt (2012) B.Sc. in Geophysics, Al-Azhar University, Egypt (2009) Dr. Rateb specializes in hydroclimate assessments , leveraging GRACE/FO, InSAR, and GNSS data to study groundwater dynamics, sea-level rise, and land motion. His research examines climate teleconnections driving water cycle changes and employs Bayesian frameworks for uncertainty-aware hydrologic predictions. Recent work focuses on probabilistic modeling of flood/drought risks and socio-environmental adaptation strategies. Publications highlight his expertise in GRACE data applications for water storage mapping, climate extremes analysis, and geodetic monitoring of aquifers across global regions. He has contributed to studies on Texas water management, African groundwater systems, and Middle Eastern hydrology.

Ze Jiangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Hydroclimate Extremes Modelling
• Flood Forecasting
• Drought Prediction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ze Jiang is a Lecturer and Australian Research Council (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellow at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney. He specializes in hydroclimate extremes modeling and forecasting, with significant contributions to spectral transformation methods for climate predictions. Education: Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering, UNSW (2021) M.Sc. in Hydro-Informatics and Water Management, European Universities Consortium (2015) B.Eng. in Environmental Engineering, Hohai University, China (2012) Dr. Jiang's research focuses on developing innovative tools for climate and hydrological forecasting. His pioneering work includes the Wavelet System Prediction (WASP) method for predicting sustained hydroclimate anomalies like droughts and floods. Research areas span spectral transformations in climate data, bias correction techniques for weather models, drought index development, climate change impacts on agriculture, and flood risk management in data-scarce environments. His publications primarily explore spectral transformation techniques applied to hydroclimate forecasting. Recent work demonstrates consistent innovation in improving prediction accuracy for rainfall, floods, and droughts through frequency-domain manipulation of climate variables, with emerging applications in machine learning and climate risk financing. Awards: ARC Early Career Industry Fellowship (2024-2026) Grants: ARC Early Career Industry Fellowship: 'A Decadal Roadmap for Water Security' ($332K AUD, 2024-2026) UNSW Global Research Partnership: 'Index-based Insurance for Agriculture Risk Transfer' ($20K AUD, 2023-2024) Helmholtz Visiting Researcher Grant: 'Flood Extremes Estimation' (€20K, 2023) He leads research at the Water Research Centre and collaborates internationally, including a visiting fellowship at GFZ-Potsdam (Germany). Current projects focus on decadal drought forecasting frameworks and climate-informed water resource management solutions.

Krzysztof Pleskotمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Paleoclimatology
• Sedimentology
• Geohazards
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Krzysztof Pleskot is an Assistant Professor at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland, specializing in the study of climate change and geohazards through lake sedimentary records. As Principal Investigator of the EMI project, he focuses on extreme marine inundation impacts on coastal ecosystems and volcanic winter reconstructions. He serves on the University Council for Science and advises the Geohazards and Climate Change master course, while supervising the Changes of Earth’s Climate bachelor course. Key Research Areas: Paleoclimatology, sedimentology, geohazards, and environmental science Significant Projects: Postdoctoral work at the University of Bremen decoding volcanic winters and 2020 internship at the University of New Brunswick analyzing coastal extreme events His 15 most recent publications (2015-2024) emphasize coastal flood history, Holocene climate transitions, and fen ecosystem dynamics. Notable recognition includes the 2024 Bekker Scholarship for international research. His work combines field studies, sediment analysis, and paleoenvironmental modeling across Poland, Canada, and Germany. Scientific Awards: Bekker Scholarship (2024) Dr. Pleskot's collaborations span institutions in Poland, Canada, and Germany, with recurring partnerships in sedimentological and paleoclimatic studies. His email contact is krzypl@amu.edu.pl.

Antonios Mamalakisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Data Science
• Hydroclimatic Modeling
• Extreme Event Prediction
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Antonios Mamalakis is an Assistant Professor of Data Science at the University of Virginia's School of Data Science and also holds a joint appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences. His work bridges environmental science and advanced data science methodologies, focusing on improving climate and hydrological predictions. Education: Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine M.Sc. in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, University of Patras, Greece Diploma in Civil Engineering, University of Patras, Greece His research focuses on applying machine learning, Bayesian statistics, and explainable AI to environmental challenges such as predicting extreme weather events, understanding climate teleconnections, and advancing causal inference in climate systems. He is particularly interested in enhancing the interpretability and reliability of AI models in geoscientific applications. The recent publications highlight his expertise in climate dynamics, especially in tropical-extratropical interactions, precipitation predictability, and model evaluation. His work frequently appears in top-tier journals such as Nature Communications , Nature Climate Change , and Geophysical Research Letters , indicating significant contributions to climate and data science. Scientific Service: Associate Editor, Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems (American Meteorological Society) Mamalakis has been recognized for pioneering the use of explainable AI in geosciences during his time as a research scientist at Colorado State University. His research program at UVA continues to develop robust, interpretable data-driven tools for environmental forecasting. Though specific grants and students are not listed, his active lab and publication record suggest ongoing funded research and mentorship. He leads the Mamalakis Lab, which focuses on developing and applying cutting-edge data science techniques to solve pressing environmental problems, particularly in climate predictability and extreme event modeling.

Sumant Nigamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Dynamics
• Teleconnections
• Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sumant Nigam is a Professor and Chair of Atmospheric & Oceanic Science at the University of Maryland, College Park, with a joint appointment in the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC). Specializing in climate dynamics, he investigates teleconnections, ocean-atmosphere interactions, monsoon variability, and desert expansion. His research integrates observational analysis, modeling, and dynamical diagnosis to understand climate mechanisms such as the Sahara's expansion and North American droughts. Education: M.Sc. Physics (1978), Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Ph.D. Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (1984), Princeton University Postdoctoral Fellowship (1984–1987), MIT Research Interests: Focuses on climate teleconnections, ENSO impacts, Arctic sea ice decline, and the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation. Leads the Laboratory for Experimental Hydroclimate Prediction, issuing seasonal forecasts for the South Asian monsoon and ENSO. Active in climate policy, serving as Editor-in-Chief of Elsevier's Encyclopedia of Climate System Science and advisor to US State Department initiatives. Scientific Contributions: Landmark studies on Sahara desert expansion and its climate drivers Advances in understanding North Pacific Oscillation impacts and atmospheric river dynamics Development of SST-based monsoon prediction frameworks Awards: Fellowships: AMS, Royal Meteorological Society Jefferson Science Fellow (2016–17), Fulbright-Nehru (2020) AGU Holton Award (2013) and WMO Gerbier-MUMM Award (2013) Leadership: Directed NSF's Large-scale Dynamic Meteorology Program (2000–2002), chaired AMS Climate Variability Committee, and advises global climate initiatives like the Mekong River Basin study. Education & Mentorship: Teaches graduate courses in climate dynamics, advised 19 Ph.D. and 13 M.S. students, and mentors undergraduate researchers in teleconnection analysis.

Amit Bhardwajمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Hurricane Forecasting
• Climate Modeling
• Monsoon Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amit Bhardwaj is a Post Doctoral Scholar at Florida State University, specializing in advanced climate and weather modeling. His research focuses on hurricane forecasting (SHIPS/SPIKE models), multi-model ensemble systems, Asian monsoon dynamics, dynamical downscaling, and numerical weather prediction improvements. He utilizes high-resolution regional climate models for studies in Peninsular Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Key technical areas include air-sea coupling impacts on hydroclimate, seasonal rainfall teleconnections, and the application of superensemble techniques for forecast optimization. His work bridges operational meteorology with long-term climate projections, particularly addressing extreme weather events like heatwaves and monsoon variability. Recent studies emphasize Florida's hydroclimatic changes, agro-hydro-meteorological decision frameworks for the Ogallala aquifer, and ecological impacts through downscaled climate projections. Research methodologies include WRF-ARW modeling, RSM-NHM coupling, and TRMM latent heating retrieval analyses.

Yutian Wuمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Climate Dynamics
• Arctic-midlatitude Linkage
• Atmospheric Transport
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yutian Wu is a Lamont Associate Research Professor at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), where she conducts research in Ocean and Climate Physics. She also serves as a Lecturer in the M.S. in Sustainability Science Program. Her academic journey began with a B.S. from the University of Science and Technology of China, followed by a Ph.D. in Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics from Columbia University in 2011. Prior to returning to Columbia in 2017, she was an Assistant Professor at Purdue University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at New York University's Courant Institute. Lamont Associate Research Professor, Senior Staff (2021-Present) Lamont Assistant Research Professor (2017-2021) Assistant Professor, Purdue University (2014-2017) Postdoctoral Research Fellow, NYU (2011-2013) Dr. Wu's research focuses on climate dynamics, particularly the connections between Arctic climate changes and mid-latitude weather patterns. Her work examines how Arctic sea ice loss influences extreme weather events, atmospheric transport processes, and the Asian summer monsoon system. She employs both observational data and climate models to investigate these complex interactions. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Arctic-midlatitude linkages, with particular attention to how sea ice decline affects atmospheric circulation patterns that can lead to extreme weather events across North America and Eurasia. The research shows increasing sophistication in modeling approaches, with recent work incorporating high-resolution modeling to better capture processes like tropopause folding and stratospheric ozone intrusions. 2018 Center for Climate and Life Fellowship 2017 NSF CAREER Award 2016 Purdue University College of Science Undergraduate Advising Award 2008 NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship Dr. Wu actively mentors students at various levels, from undergraduate interns to graduate students and postdocs. Her teaching extends beyond traditional academic settings, as she collaborates with K-12 educators to develop curriculum materials on topics like atmospheric rivers and Arctic sea ice. She is passionate about improving quantitative skills in education and believes that mathematical and data analysis proficiency can significantly broaden students' horizons in understanding climate science.