جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Claudia I Moraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Science
• Geochemistry
• Paleoclimatology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claudia I Mora serves as Dean of the Jackson School of Geosciences and holds the John A. and Katherine G. Jackson Decanal Chair in the Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin. She is also a Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Prior to this role, she was Deputy Division Leader at Los Alamos National Laboratory, leading research in actinide chemistry, radiochemical science, and nuclear nonproliferation. Her academic career includes faculty positions and department head roles at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Her research focuses on stable isotope proxy systems to reconstruct climate and environmental changes using terrestrial archives like tree rings, soils, and lake sediments. Notable contributions include advancing understanding of paleoclimates through geochemical analyses and interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of geology, soil science, and dendrochronology. Mora’s leadership extends to international scientific organizations, including past presidency of the Geological Society of America and roles with the International Union of Geological Sciences. She has advised on U.S. national committees for geological and soil sciences, demonstrating her commitment to professional service.

Geeta Persadمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Science
• Aerosol-Climate Interactions
• Climate Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Geeta Persad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin. She leads the Persad Aero-Climate Lab, focusing on global climate modeling to understand aerosol impacts on climate change and societal systems. Her work examines how aerosol emissions influence regional climate variability, extreme weather events, and water resource management in the U.S. and globally. Research emphasizes aerosol radiative forcing effects on heatwaves, hydroclimate extremes, and land-atmosphere interactions. Key interests include quantifying the spatial distribution of aerosol impacts and developing climate models to support decision-making for water management and policy. Recent publications (2023-2025) highlight studies on aerosol-driven climate responses, shipping emission reductions, and regional climate model downscaling for hazard assessment. The lab collaborates on interdisciplinary projects linking climate physics to human systems, including the Regional Aerosol Model Intercomparison Project (RAMIP). Awards and grants are not explicitly listed in the provided materials. Persad advises the Persad Aero-Climate Lab team, focusing on training early-career scientists in climate modeling and policy analysis.

Yuko M Okumuraمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Climate Dynamics
• Climate Variability and Change
• Large-scale Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yuko M Okumura is a Research Associate Professor at the Institute for Geophysics within the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin. She specializes in climate dynamics, focusing on large-scale ocean-atmosphere interactions, ENSO phenomena, and paleoclimate studies. Her research synthesizes observational data and climate models to understand climate variability and teleconnections. Dr. Okumura has held positions at the University of Hawaii (Ph.D. in Meteorology, 2005), the International Pacific Research Center, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research before joining UTIG in 2011. She has received prestigious awards including the NOAA Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship (2006-2009). Dr. Okumura's research areas include climate variability, ENSO dynamics, thermohaline circulation, and teleconnections. Notable contributions span ENSO predictability, Pacific decadal variability, and paleoclimate data assimilation. She has advised multiple Ph.D. students and served on committees for others. Her work emphasizes understanding climate mechanisms through interdisciplinary approaches. Scientific recognition includes the American Meteorological Society's Journal of Climate Editor's Award (2011) and leadership roles in conferences like the 18th Conference on Air-Sea Interaction (2012). Dr. Okumura actively contributes to climate science through editorial roles and committee participation, fostering collaboration across the field.

Kristen L. Rasmussenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Convective Storms
• Cloud-Climate Interactions
• Mesoscale Meteorology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kristen L. Rasmussen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University (CSU), affiliated with the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. (2014) and M.S. (2011) in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington, and dual B.S. (Meteorology and Mathematics) and B.A. (Music) from the University of Miami (2007). Before joining CSU in 2016, she was an Advanced Study Program Postdoctoral Fellow at NCAR (2015–2016). Her research focuses on convective storms, cloud-climate interactions, mesoscale meteorology, and hydrometeorology. Key interests include analyzing extreme rainfall, tropical convective systems, and the impacts of climate change on storm dynamics. She leads the Rasmussen Group, which investigates topics like the NASA INCUS satellite mission, subtropical storms in South America, and climate modeling. Received awards such as the 2015 AMS Mesoscale Processes Conference Very Early Career Award and the 2011 NASA Earth System Science Graduate Fellowship. Active in field campaigns like RELAMPAGO in Argentina and PRECIP in Taiwan/Japan. Teaches courses on synoptic and mesoscale meteorology, hydrometeorology, and mountain meteorology. Her group includes researchers and students studying topics ranging from convective storm environments to stratospheric aerosol injection impacts. Ongoing projects include the INCUS mission and climate projections for extreme precipitation in the U.S. Midwest.

Akshay Deorasمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Indian Monsoon
• Tropical Climate Systems
• Extratropical Cyclones
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Akshay Deoras is a Research Scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) within the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading. His research focuses on Indian monsoon dynamics, tropical climate variability, and extratropical cyclones over North India. He holds an MRes in Climate and Atmospheric Science from the University of Leeds (2017). He has been featured in prominent media outlets including The Indian Express, The Weather Channel, and BBC Marathi, providing expert commentary on extreme weather events like Cyclone Tauktae and monsoon patterns. His work includes presentations at international conferences such as the European Geosciences Union (EGU) and the American Geophysical Union (AGU), earning a Best Presentation Prize at the 2020 RMetS Conference. Academically, he advises the Atal Tinkering Lab program at Somalwar Nikalas School in Nagpur, focusing on fostering STEM skills among high school students. His research emphasizes improving subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) prediction models for monsoon low-pressure systems and exploring interactions between monsoon systems and large-scale climate phenomena like the Madden-Julian Oscillation.

• Climate Variability
• Physical Oceanography
• Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Johann Jungclaus is a Senior Scientist and Group Leader in the Department of Climate Variability at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M), Hamburg. He leads the Director's Research Group (CVR) and has been a key contributor to the development of Earth System Models such as MPI-ESM and ICON-ESM. He has coordinated MPI-M’s contributions to CMIP6 and PMIP, and is actively involved in high-resolution climate modeling using ICON-Sapphire. PhD in Physical Oceanography, Hamburg University, 1994 Diploma in Physical Oceanography, Hamburg University, 1989 His research focuses on climate variability across decadal to centennial timescales, particularly the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) and Atlantic Multidecadal Variability (AMV). He investigates ocean-atmosphere interactions, the effects of volcanic eruptions on climate, and near-term climate predictions. His work integrates paleoclimate modeling with modern observations and high-resolution simulations to understand long-term climate evolution. His recent publications span topics such as tropical ocean mixing, Holocene climate variability, land heat uptake, and high-resolution climate modeling. The articles reflect a strong trend toward integrating observational data with advanced Earth System Models to improve climate projections and understand past climate dynamics. Johann Jungclaus has not been listed with any formal scientific awards in the provided text. He has supervised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, though specific names are not listed. He has been involved in significant research grants through international programs such as CMIP6, PMIP, and FAFMIP, and has contributed to major modeling initiatives funded by the Max Planck Society and international collaborations. He is part of the Director's Research Group within the Department of Climate Variability and contributes to the MPI-M’s modeling efforts, including the ICON and MPI-ESM frameworks. His work is closely tied to the institute’s focus on Earth System Modeling, paleoclimate simulations, and high-resolution climate dynamics.

Donghoon Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hydroclimatology
• Water Resources Engineering
• Climate Risk Assessment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Donghoon Lee is an Assistant Professor and Tier-2 Canada Research Chair in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba's Price Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on the intersection of hydroclimatology, data science, and societal impacts, particularly addressing challenges related to climate variability and its effects on water resources, agriculture, and disaster management systems across multiple sectors. Dr. Lee's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2018) M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Ajou University (2012) B.Sc. in Civil System Engineering from Ajou University (2010) His research expertise spans hydroclimate forecasting, water resources systems, disaster risk assessment, and agricultural drought and food security. Dr. Lee applies geospatial data science, water system engineering, statistical applications, remote sensing, and numerical modeling to quantify interactions between climate, environmental, and societal factors. His work enhances understanding of both short- and long-term climate risks and develops practical solutions for climate-related challenges facing human societies. Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on agricultural data systems, climate adaptation policy, and food security analytics, with particular attention to Africa and North American regions. His research integrates satellite data, climate modeling, and socioeconomic analysis to develop practical decision-support tools for sustainable resource management under changing climate conditions. Dr. Lee has received significant recognition through his appointment as a Tier-2 Canada Research Chair, which supports his innovative work at the hydroclimate-society interface. Dr. Lee actively mentors graduate students and is currently seeking applicants at all levels (Postdoc, PhD, MS, and Undergraduate students) to join his research group. His Hydroclimate2X Lab provides opportunities for students to engage in cutting-edge research that combines computational methods with real-world climate challenges. The Hydroclimate2X Lab applies computational and statistical methods to quantify the impacts of climate variability on society. The lab's work includes forecasting extreme hydroclimate events, assessing water-energy risks, and integrating climate data with food and environmental systems to support sustainable decision-making across multiple sectors including agriculture, disaster management, and urban planning.

Derek Gibsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hydrology
• Paleoclimatology
• Sedimentology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Derek Gibson serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His research bridges hydrology and paleoclimatology through analysis of lacustrine sedimentary records to reconstruct past hydroclimate changes and assess impacts on freshwater resources. Education: B.S. in Geology, Ball State University, 2016 Ph.D. in Applied Earth Sciences, Indiana University, 2022 His work combines sedimentological, geochemical, and isotopic proxies from globally collected sediment cores to understand Holocene hydroclimate dynamics. Key projects examine Central American precipitation sensitivity during the Medieval Climate Anomaly/Little Ice Age and Midwestern U.S. climate-flood relationships, with direct implications for improving regional climate models and agricultural resilience in vulnerable regions. Publication trends (2019-2024) reveal concentrated focus on Central American drought mechanisms using Yucatán Peninsula cores and Midwestern flood history through Ohio River floodplain sediments. Methodologies emphasize multi-proxy integration (δ 18 O, grain size, accumulation rates) to resolve hydroclimate extremes at local scales. Scientific Awards: NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022) for Central American paleoclimate research Dr. Gibson leads NSF-funded field campaigns collecting sediment cores across western Central America and coordinates with the LIBRE scientific drilling team. His research directly supports climate adaptation planning for rainfed agricultural regions facing intensifying hydroclimate extremes. He actively collaborates through the Lake Izabal Basin Research Endeavor (LIBRE) project and maintains field operations in Central American lake basins and Midwestern U.S. floodplains for ongoing paleoclimate reconstruction.

Elizabeth Wallaceمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Coastal Geology
• Paleoclimatology
• Climate Change
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Wallace is an Assistant Professor of Coastal Geology and Climate Science at Old Dominion University's College of Sciences. She is affiliated with the Coastal Climate Hazards Lab and focuses on paleoclimatology, coastal geomorphology, and paleotempestology. Her work integrates sediment core analysis with climate models to study long-term coastal climate extremes like hurricanes and nor'easters, particularly their links to sea level rise and ecosystem impacts. Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering and Philosophy from University of Virginia (2015); Ph.D. in Paleoceanography from MIT/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (2020). Postdoctoral research at Rice University. Research emphasizes reconstructing historical storm activity through blue hole sediment records in the Bahamas and Caribbean, analyzing hydroclimate dynamics in the Mississippi River Basin, and developing proxy systems combining tree-ring data with coastal sediments. Her studies address climate change impacts on coastal processes and inform risk assessment strategies. Her publications span over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2015, focusing on multi-century hurricane frequency patterns, climate variability drivers, and coastal sedimentary archives. Ongoing projects include assessing storm surge risks using integrated climatological-hydrodynamic models and refining paleohurricane reconstruction methodologies.

Jeannine-Marie St-Jacquesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Paleoclimatology
• Hydrology
• Climate Variability
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jeannine-Marie St-Jacques is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment at Concordia University, where she has been employed since 2017. Her research focuses on reconstructing historical climate patterns to understand contemporary environmental challenges. Education: MA Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley MSc Botany, University of Toronto PhD Biology (Environmental Science), Queen's University Research Focus: Dr. St-Jacques specializes in North American freshwater systems, climate variability, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction using tree-rings, pollen, and instrumental data. Her work examines decadal-to-centennial water patterns, impacts of global warming on regional hydrology, and sustainable water management strategies for extreme events. Current projects include paleo-flood reconstructions and indigenous environmental histories. Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent articles (2018-2025) demonstrate strong focus on hydrological reconstructions using dendrochronological methods, climate model validation through paleodata, and multi-proxy analyses of Holocene environmental change. Collaborative works frequently address climate impacts on river systems and long-term fire/vegetation dynamics. Student Advising: Actively supervises 7 graduate students (5 PhD, 2 MSc) researching tree-ring climatology, paleotempestology, and indigenous environmental history. Has graduated 5 MSc students since 2018. Funding & Collaborations: Research supported by NSERC grants. Collaborates with researchers across Canadian institutions (UQAR, Bishop's University, UNB) and international teams in paleoclimatology, hydrology, and climate modeling.

Noemi Vergopolanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational hydrology
• Satellite remote sensing
• Earth system modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Noemi Vergopolan is an Assistant Professor in Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University. Her research focuses on computational hydrology and the water-climate nexus, leveraging satellite remote sensing, machine learning, and high-performance computing to improve hydrological prediction and decision-making for water resource management. Education: B.S. in Environmental Engineering (Federal University of Paraná), M.A. and Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Princeton University). Research Interests: Computational hydrology, satellite remote sensing of soil moisture, Earth system modeling, and the water-energy-food nexus. Her work emphasizes scalable approaches for high-resolution hydrological prediction and bridging gaps between local and global monitoring systems. Awards: 2022 American Geophysical Union - Science for Solutions Award 2022 Paul F. Boulos Excellence in Computational Hydrology Award Her research includes developing frameworks like HydroBlocks and SMAP-HydroBlocks for field-scale hydrological modeling, advancing drought monitoring, and integrating machine learning with climate models. Current projects address flash drought dynamics, agroforestry systems, and hyper-resolution soil moisture applications in India and Malawi.

• 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.

Rajagopalan Balajiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydroclimate Modeling
• Water Resources Management
• Climate Variability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rajagopalan Balaji is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, with a fellowship at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES). His work bridges climate science and water resources engineering, focusing on sustainable water management under climate variability. Education: B.Tech from NIT Kurukshetra (1989), M.Tech from Indian Statistical Institute (1991), and Ph.D. in Stochastic Hydroclimatology from Utah State University (1995). Research Themes: Climate drivers of hydrology, ensemble hydroclimate projections, decision support systems, Indian monsoon variability, big-data techniques, and Arctic sea-ice dynamics. Scientific Contributions: Over 50 peer-reviewed publications, including work on Science (2005) and Geophysical Research Letters (multiple). His Google Scholar articles (2025-2020) emphasize wildfire impacts on water quality, Bayesian forecasting models, and global lake storage trends. Awards: Devendra Lal Memorial Medal (2021), CIRES Fellow (2001-present). Students: Supervised 11 M.S. and Ph.D. students, including Katrina Grantz (Ph.D. 2005) and James Prairie (Ph.D. 2005). Applied Interests: Climate-informed reservoir operations, construction safety analytics, and paleoclimate reconstructions for modern water planning. His team develops tools like the SCHAAKE Shuffle for weather resampling.

Anja Rammigمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change
• Ecosystem Dynamics
• Terrestrial Ecosystems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Anja Rammig is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), holding the Chair of Land Surface-Atmosphere Interactions within the TUM School of Life Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding how terrestrial ecosystems respond to environmental changes such as climate and land-use shifts. She employs integrated model-based and observational approaches to study processes like plant responses to drought, aiming to inform climate change mitigation strategies. Education: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Biology (Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg) and Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences (ETH Zurich, 2006). Professional Journey: Postdoctoral roles at the SLF Davos, Lund University, and PIK, before joining TUM as Assistant Professor in 2015 and advancing to full Professor. Her research emphasizes modeling ecosystem dynamics under climate extremes, with particular attention to the Amazon rainforest, European forests, and boreal landscapes. Key themes include CO2 fertilization effects, phosphorus cycling limitations, and the interplay between vegetation and atmospheric processes. She leads interdisciplinary projects like AmazonFACE, a large-scale CO2 enrichment experiment. Publications span topics from drought impacts to model development, with a focus on global carbon cycle projections and ecosystem resilience. Her work bridges ecology, climatology, and policy, contributing to climate-smart forestry strategies and biodiversity conservation frameworks.

Yan Fengمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Modeling
• Aerosol-Cloud Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yan Feng is a Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory and holds secondary appointments at the Consortium for Advanced Science and Engineering (University of Chicago) and Northern Illinois University. She earned a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science (2005) and an M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering (2002) from the University of Michigan. Research Focus: Global and regional modeling of aerosols, clouds, and their interactions with the Earth system, extreme events, hydrological cycles, and biogeochemical cycles. Leadership Roles: Associate Editor for the Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems (JAMES) (2021–present), committee member for AGU James R. Holton Award (2021–2024) and Science For Solutions Award (2024–). Scientific Contributions: With over 61 peer-reviewed publications (including Nature Geoscience , PNAS ), 6600+ citations (H-index 34), and co-authorship of three book chapters, Yan has advanced understanding of black carbon, brown carbon, and iron solubility in aerosols. Her work includes key developments in the DOE E3SM model and studies on wildfire impacts on climate. Scientific Awards: Wiley Top Cited Article (2022–2023) Argonne Impact Award (2021)