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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.

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)

Samuel Muñozمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Coupled Human-natural Systems
• Natural Hazards and Hydroclimatic Extremes
• Paleoclimatology and Climate Change
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Samuel Muñoz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences at Northeastern University's College of Science, with an affiliation to the College of Engineering. His research focuses on understanding hydrological extremes, climate variability, and their impacts on landscapes and societies. He examines how climate change, urbanization, and land use influence flood risk and environmental systems. Muñoz leads the Earth Surface Systems Lab, which investigates hydroclimatic variability and its connections to natural and built environments, particularly through sedimentary records and interdisciplinary modeling. His work integrates paleoflood reconstructions, instrumental data, and computational models to address flood risk, river dynamics, and climate-driven environmental changes. Notable projects include studies on the Mississippi River Basin’s hydrology, paleohurricane impacts, and microplastic accumulation in floodplains. Muñoz collaborates with stakeholders to improve coastal resilience and flood management strategies. His lab is located at the Marine Science Center in Nahant, MA. Recent research highlights include analyses of hydroclimate whiplash in the Mississippi Basin, decadal-scale North American monsoon variability, and the role of land-use changes in modifying flood intensity. Media engagements reflect his expertise in climate-related disasters, such as Hurricane Helene’s impacts and La Niña’s winter effects.

• Climate Sciences
• Earth System Sciences
• Asian Monsoon Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yi Wang is a Reader in Climate Sciences within the Department of Geography at the School of Global Studies, University of Sussex. He also holds a Visiting Professor position at the Department of Earth System Science of Tsinghua University since 2019. With nearly 30 years of experience in climate and Earth system sciences, Dr. Wang has established himself as a leading researcher in monsoon dynamics, climate modeling, and hydrological systems. PhD from McGill University (Montreal, Canada) Postdoctoral fellow at Centre for Climatic Research, University of Wisconsin-Madison Research experience at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Visiting scientist at National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Dr. Wang's research spans a wide range of climate science topics with particular expertise in Asian and African monsoon systems, land-atmosphere interactions, and climate modeling. His work combines paleoclimate reconstruction with modern observational data to understand long-term climate patterns and their societal impacts. He has published extensively in high-impact journals including Nature Scientific Reports, Climate Dynamics, and Journal of Climate, with particular focus on abrupt climate changes and their historical implications. His recent publications demonstrate consistent research productivity across multiple climate science domains. The articles reveal a strong focus on monsoon dynamics across different time scales (from seasonal to millennial), with particular attention to East Asian and Sahelian climate systems. There's a clear methodological pattern combining observational data, paleoclimate proxies, and climate modeling to address questions about climate variability, extremes, and human-environment interactions. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Editorial Board member for Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences Committee member of International CLIVAR/PAGES Working Group Dr. Wang actively supervises PhD students and has secured multiple research grants including the NERC, ESRC, and The Newton Fund funded 'Thai Coast' project. His research collaborations span multiple countries including USA, China, and Nigeria. He is affiliated with several research centers at Sussex including the Sussex Centre for Coastal Research, Sussex Centre for World Environmental History, and Sussex Asia Centre.

Mary Gagenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change
• Dendroclimatology
• Palaeoclimatology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Mary Gagen is a physical geographer specializing in climate change and environmental science at Swansea University. She holds a position in the School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on understanding environmental change impacts on forests, particularly through tree ring analysis, carbon/water cycle dynamics, and paleoenvironmental records. She conducts fieldwork in boreal forests of Fennoscandia and tropical rainforests of Sabah, Malaysia, funded by organizations like the Research Councils UK and WWF. Professor Gagen teaches modules in climate science, paleoenvironmental techniques, and scientific outreach. She leads the Swansea S4 outreach program, aiming to increase STEM accessibility for underrepresented groups. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement, emphasizing the societal relevance of climate science. Her research outputs include high-impact studies on atmospheric drying trends, Amazon rainforest resilience, and innovative methods in dendrochronology. She collaborates internationally, contributing to reports like the Living Amazon Report and the Forest Pathways Report. Supervision focuses on interdisciplinary projects combining ecology, geology, and environmental policy.

Muhammad Adnan Abidمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Climate Dynamics
• Climate Predictability
• Earth System Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Muhammad Adnan Abid is a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the University of Oxford’s Department of Physics, specializing in Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Planetary Physics. His primary affiliation is with the Predictability of Weather and Climate research group. He holds a Researcher academic rank and is based at the Robert Hooke Building, Oxford. His research focuses on climate variability and predictability across sub-seasonal to decadal timescales, emphasizing inter-basin interactions and teleconnections between tropical oceans and extratropical regions. Key areas include ENSO teleconnections to Europe via the Indian Ocean, Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) dynamics, and the role of inter-basin linkages in climate predictability. He utilizes intermediate-complexity models like SPEEDY-NEMO to study climate modes and their predictability. Abid is involved in the ASPECT project , which aims to integrate seasonal-to-decadal forecasts with climate projections for decision-making, particularly in European climate adaptation. He has contributed to projects like ITHACA and maintains strong ties to WCRP lighthouse activities. His work bridges climate modeling, predictability analysis, and interdisciplinary applications, with publications in journals such as Climate Dynamics , npj Climate and Atmospheric Science , and Nature Communications . His research highlights include decadal-scale Antarctic sea ice predictions and the development of climate information systems for extreme weather forecasting. Abid collaborates extensively with institutions globally and is a member of the Earth System Modeling and Climate Predictability communities. His contributions emphasize improving climate prediction accuracy for societal resilience against extreme weather and climate shifts.

Jay Alderمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Climate Modeling
• Hydrology
• Climate Change
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jay Alder is a Research Associate at the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon State University, holding a courtesy appointment. He is also a Research Physical Scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Corvallis, Oregon, where he has been employed since 2012. His work bridges academic and federal research, focusing on climate and hydrological modeling. Education: PhD in Geography, Oregon State University (2011) MS in Geography, Oregon State University (2009) BS in Environmental Science, University of California, Riverside (2004) BS in Computer Science, University of California, Riverside (2004) Jay Alder specializes in climate modeling across temporal scales—past, present, and future—utilizing General Circulation Models (GCMs) and Regional Climate Models (RCMs). His research emphasizes dynamical downscaling , hydroclimate analysis , and the visualization and dissemination of climate data . He is particularly interested in making climate projections usable for interdisciplinary applications, including ecosystem and water resource management. His expertise also includes data communication, mathematical modeling, and software development for scientific applications. The available articles highlight a focus on hydrological impacts of climate change in western U.S. watersheds and paleoclimatic studies of North Pacific warming. These works reflect a consistent theme of applying climate models to real-world environmental planning and adaptation challenges, particularly for Indigenous communities and ecosystem resilience. Scientific Contributions: Lead contributor to streamflow projection studies for the Tongue River, supporting Northern Cheyenne water management. Team member on the POP3 project, using geological records of past warming to inform future climate predictions. Jay has been actively contributing to climate science since at least 2009. His grants and collaborative projects are primarily conducted through the USGS and involve partnerships with climate adaptation centers and water science programs. Though no formal advisees are listed, his role supports interdisciplinary science translation. He leads efforts in climate data usability, interactive mapping, and model visualization, contributing to broader scientific accessibility. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center at USGS and collaborates with the Climate Adaptation Science Centers and Water Resources Mission Area. At Oregon State, he works through CEOAS, particularly in climate modeling and data dissemination initiatives.

Richard Anyahمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Coupled regional climate-hydrologic modeling
• Groundwater reservoir dynamics
• Water table influences on regional climates
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Richard Anyah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources & the Environment at the University of Connecticut, where he has served since 2008 (as Assistant Professor from 2008-2014 and Associate Professor since 2014). His research focuses on coupled climate-hydrologic systems, with particular emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa and the Greater Horn of Africa regions. Dr. Anyah's educational background includes: PhD in Atmospheric Science from North Carolina State University (2005) MS in Atmospheric Science from University of Nairobi/North Carolina State University (2001) BS in Meteorology from University of Nairobi (1997) Dr. Anyah's research interests span multiple dimensions of climate science and hydrology. His primary focus is on coupled regional climate-hydrologic modeling and analysis, with special attention to groundwater reservoirs and water table dynamics in regional climates, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. His work explores regional hydroclimate dynamics, variability and extremes and their impacts on water resources, agriculture and food systems. He also investigates regional climate change impacts and vulnerability assessments as well as climate-human-ecosystems interactions . His research has significant policy implications for climate-resilient infrastructure and livelihoods in vulnerable regions. Dr. Anyah's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding climate dynamics in Africa and other regions. His most recent work focuses on climate projections for the Greater Horn of Africa under different global warming scenarios, hydro-climatic extremes in the Congo Basin, and the role of groundwater in regional climate systems. His research spans multiple disciplines including atmospheric science, hydrology, climate modeling, and environmental policy, with particular emphasis on applying scientific findings to real-world challenges in water resource management and climate adaptation. Dr. Anyah has been actively involved in significant research projects including: Integrating hydro-climate science into policy decision making for climate resilient infrastructure and livelihoods (East Africa-HyCRISTAL Consortium) Investigating the role of coupled climate-hydrology-land use connections in sub-Saharan Africa Examining water table dynamics in modeling regional climate variability Studying climate extremes and variability in the Northeastern United States Modeling climate variability and change of the Greater Horn of Africa UCAR Africa Initiative on NWP Demonstration to investigate impacts of weather extremes on meningitis outbreak Throughout his career, Dr. Anyah has presented his research at numerous international forums and workshops, particularly those focused on African climate systems. His work has strong connections to policy applications and decision-making processes in climate-vulnerable regions.

Timothy M Shanahanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

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

Timothy M Shanahan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin. He serves as Director of the Environmental Science Program (Undergraduate Major). His research focuses on climate change, climate variability, and their impacts on landscapes, ecosystems, and hydrogeology. He employs geochemical tools like stable isotopes, organic matter, and sediment analysis to reconstruct past climates and uses climate models to understand mechanisms driving changes. Teaching interests include climate change, water resources, and environmental science, with primary instruction for GEO303 - Introduction to Geology. His work integrates field-based studies, laboratory analyses, and computational modeling to address climate-related challenges. The Shanahan Research Group explores interdisciplinary approaches to environmental sustainability and climate risk assessment. Recent research emphasizes millennial-scale climate interactions, hydroclimatic reconstructions in regions like the Colorado Rockies and Yucatan Peninsula, and the role of North Pacific dynamics in Holocene drought patterns. Collaborations span paleoclimate proxy development, environmental isotope studies, and interdisciplinary climate modeling efforts. Professional service includes leadership in academic program development and mentoring early-career researchers. Ongoing projects investigate tropical cyclone isotopic variability, groundwater dynamics under extreme conditions, and the legacy of anthropogenic impacts on paleoenvironmental records.

Bryan Markمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Geography
• Climate and Environmental Change
• Paleoclimatology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bryan Mark is a Professor in the Department of Geography at The Ohio State University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He is also involved with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center and the State Climate Office of Ohio. His research focuses on physical geography, climate-glacier-hydrologic dynamics, and mountain studies, with fieldwork in the Peruvian Andes, Great Basin, and Himalayas. Education: Ph.D. 2001, Syracuse University (Earth Sciences) M.A. 1995, Ohio State University (Geography) B.A. 1992, Brown University (History) Research Interests: Earth-Water-Atmosphere interactions, tropical glaciers, and climate change impacts on mountain regions. His work integrates field, lab, and computational methods across disciplines like paleoclimatology, geomorphology, and biogeochemistry. Recent projects include studying glacier retreat, proglacial hydrology, and climate adaptation strategies in vulnerable regions. Advising & Grants: Leads the Glacier Environmental Change research group, collaborating internationally. Active in interdisciplinary projects funded by NSF and other agencies. Courses taught include climatology, global environmental change, and mountain geography. Labs/Teams: Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, State Climate Office of Ohio. His lab focuses on mountain hydroclimate dynamics and cryo-social systems in the American Cordillera and Himalayas.

Rowan Sutton is Professor of Climate Science at the University of Reading, specializing in climate dynamics, predictability, and extreme events. His extensive publication record addresses Atlantic Ocean circulation, climate model evaluation, and regional climate impacts. Recent research focuses on Earth's energy imbalance, European warming mechanisms, and predictability challenges in climate modeling. His 2024-2025 publications examine AMOC variability, signal-to-noise paradoxes in forecasting, and new approaches for reducing uncertainty in regional climate projections through physical and socio-economic constraints.

• Climate Change
• Crop Modeling
• Agricultural Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Iwan Supit is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Wageningen University & Research within the Earth Systems and Global Change group. His research focuses on quantifying climate change impacts on agricultural systems through advanced crop modeling, with emphasis on crop yield prediction under changing hydroclimate conditions. He actively collaborates with international institutions on agricultural adaptation projects across Africa, Asia, and South America. Supit's research spans Climate Change, Crop Modeling, and Agricultural Science, specifically investigating drought stress mechanisms, carbon dioxide effects on crop physiology, and climate model bias corrections. His work integrates field experiments with multi-model simulations to assess vulnerabilities in staple crops like wheat and potatoes, particularly in East Africa and Mediterranean regions where climate variability threatens food security. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal three dominant research trajectories: development of hydroclimate decision-support tools (e.g., DROP app for Ghanaian farmers), validation of crop models under extreme stress conditions, and methodological improvements in climate-crop model coupling. These studies consistently emphasize practical agricultural applications and cross-institutional data sharing through initiatives like AgMIP-Wheat. As academic supervisor, Supit co-promotes four PhD candidates working on critical climate adaptation challenges: early warning systems for Argentine agriculture (van Meer, H.), seasonal forecasting in Thailand (Wanthanaporn, U.), salt intrusion management in Bangladesh (Bhuyan, I.), and sustainable water-agriculture modeling (Droppers, B.). He previously served as Principal Investigator for the GLORIOUS climate service project (2017-2019). Supit operates within the AgMIP-Wheat consortium and WIMEK research institute, contributing to major datasets for wheat response modeling. His collaborative network includes INRAE, Columbia University, and Wageningen-based teams focused on translating climate science into agricultural decision frameworks for vulnerable regions.

Ting Sunمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban climate modelling
• Climate and meteorological hazard risks
• Hydrology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Ting Sun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction at University College London , specializing in urban climate modelling and climate hazard risks. His multidisciplinary research spans hydrology, meteorology, and the built environment, with a focus on understanding and mitigating climate risks in urban areas. Education and Career PhD in Hydrology , Tsinghua University (2013) BEng in Hydraulic Engineering , Tsinghua University (2009) Visiting PhD Student , Princeton University (2011–2012) NERC Independent Research Fellow , University of Reading (2017–2022) Research Interests Dr Sun’s research centers on the impacts of weather and climate extremes—such as heat waves and extreme rainfall—on cities. He is particularly interested in urban climate modeling across scales, from neighborhood to global, and how these phenomena intersect with public health and building energy systems. He is the lead developer of the SUEWS (Surface Urban Energy and Water balance Scheme) model and its Python wrapper SuPy , and a core member of the UMEP (Urban Multi-scale Environment Predictor) development team. Recent Research Trends His recent publications reflect a strong focus on urban heat islands, precipitation enhancement by cities, structural uncertainty in urban climate models, and the integration of machine learning in environmental modeling. These works contribute significantly to understanding and predicting urban climate dynamics and their broader societal impacts. Scientific Awards and Recognition NERC Independent Research Fellowship (2017–2022) HEA Fellow (2023) Editorial Board Member , Scientific Data (2024–present) Topic Editor , Geoscientific Model Development (2025–present) Teaching and Supervision At UCL, Dr Sun leads modules such as IRDR0001 (Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards and Vulnerability) and IRDR0020 (Climate and Natural Hazard Risks) . He also contributes to external teaching and supervision of research degrees, and is available for consultancy, peer review, and mentoring. Labs and Teams He collaborates closely with the micromet team led by Prof. Sue Grimmond at the University of Reading, and is actively involved in the development and application of open-source tools like SuPy and UMEP for urban climate services and research.

Anna Gannet Hallarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Sciences
• Climate Change Science
• Environmental Engineering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Gannet Hallar is a Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah , where she leads the Hallar Aerosol Research Team (HART) and serves as a Courtesy Faculty member in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. She is an Affiliate Scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. Education: BA in Physics (Truman State University, 1999), MS (2001) and PhD (2003) in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Colorado. Postdoctoral Training: National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA AMES Research Center (2003), focusing on aerosol optical properties. Her research specializes in atmospheric aerosol science , employing data-driven approaches to understand aerosol-climate-air quality connections. Key areas include: Biosphere-atmosphere-climate interactions Anthropogenic emissions impact assessment New particle formation (NPF) in complex terrain Ice nucleation and mixed-phase cloud processes Halogen chemistry and mercury oxidation Mountain valley fog dynamics Recent publications emphasize NPF modeling , mercury oxidation studies , and complex terrain air quality challenges . Her work leverages advanced instrumentation and field campaigns like Storm Peak Laboratory operations. Scientific Awards Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award (University of Utah, 2023-2024) Outstanding Teaching Award (College of Mines and Earth Science, 2019) Regents' Rising Research Award (Nevada System of Higher Education, 2012) Dr. Hallar actively mentors graduate students and secures major NSF and DOE grants for projects including: REU SITE: Alpine Meteorology Training (2023-2028) CFACT: Cold Fog in Complex Terrain (2021-2025) Storm Peak Laboratory Facility Operations (2021-2026)

Smruthi Karthikeyanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microbial Ecology
• Computational Biology
• Microbiome Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Smruthi Karthikeyan is the Gordon and Carol Treweek Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering and a William H. Hurt Scholar at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Her research integrates microbial ecology, computational biology, and engineering to develop multi-omic approaches for understanding microbial communities. She focuses on translating microbiome data into biomarkers for environmental and human health, particularly through wastewater surveillance and soil microbiome dynamics. Education: B.Tech, Anna University (Chennai), 2012 M.S., Columbia University, 2014 Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020 Research Interests: Dr. Karthikeyan's lab pioneers culture-independent techniques to study microbial dark matter , employing isotopic tracer-based mass spectrometry, meta-omics, and single-cell analysis. Key areas include: Linking microbial identity to function at cellular/spatial levels Soil carbon flux responses to drought Antibiotic resistance evolution in environmental contexts Rhizosphere microbiome interactions Gut microbiome dynamics under antibiotic exposure Scientific Awards: Gordon and Carol Treweek Assistant Professorship (2023-) William H. Hurt Scholar (2023-) Her work has established innovative wastewater surveillance frameworks for public health, including early detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants and campus-wide monitoring systems. She leads active projects on microbial community responses to environmental stressors and develops computational tools for microbiome analysis.