Dr Josephine (Jo) Brown is a Lecturer in palaeoclimate modelling at the University of Melbourne. She completed her PhD at the same university in 2004, followed by post-doctoral appointments at the University of Reading (2004–2006) and Monash University (2006–2009). From 2009 to 2019 she was a research scientist at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, contributing to national and Pacific Island climate-projection products. Research focus Tropical climate variability and change on seasonal to millennial time-scales. Monsoon dynamics and ENSO interactions. Simulation of past climates (Last Glacial Maximum, Pliocene) as analogues for future warming. Evaluation of global climate-model performance against palaeoclimate proxy data. Dr Brown employs global climate models to investigate changes in tropical rainfall patterns, combining insights from palaeoclimate simulations with future climate projections. Her work aims to reduce uncertainties in regional climate-change impacts, particularly for monsoon-dominated regions.
Claire Vincent is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne's School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Her research focuses on tropical weather and climate variability, extreme rainfall patterns, and renewable energy resource dynamics, particularly examining interactions between different scales of weather-climate variability. Dr. Vincent earned her PhD at the Technical University of Denmark (2010), where she studied mesoscale wind resource variability. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a forecaster and mesoscale wind verification specialist at Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.
Chenhui Jin is a Research Fellow at Monash University, affiliated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather and the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment. His research focuses on interactions between tropical and extratropical weather systems and their impacts on midlatitude environments. PhD in Atmospheric Science from Monash University His work addresses rainfall variability and extremes in Australia, with a focus on weather system dynamics. Current research explores tropical-extratropical teleconnections and downstream atmospheric responses.
Dr Tanvir Ahmed is a post-doctoral researcher at the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research – Troposphere Research Division (IMKTRO) , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany. He previously served on the faculty of the Department of Physics, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) , Bangladesh, and completed his PhD at Seoul National University , South Korea. Education PhD, Atmospheric Sciences – Seoul National University, South Korea (2017–2021) M.Sc., Physics – Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (2007–2008) Post-Graduate Diploma, Physics – The Abdus Salam ICTP, Trieste, Italy (2008–2010) B.Sc., Physics – Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (2001–2007) Research Focus Dr Ahmed’s work centres on high-resolution regional climate modelling of extreme weather events, particularly European summer storms and mesoscale convective systems . He employs the ICON modelling framework to investigate how such extremes may evolve under recent and near-future climate conditions, in collaboration with Aon Impact Forecasting . Additional interests include the physical parameterization of cloud microphysical processes (e.g., warm-cloud collection and breakup schemes, raindrop–cloud droplet accretion), satellite-precipitation evaluation (GPM IMERG over Bangladesh and surrounding regions), and the influence of Indian Ocean warming and soil-moisture feedback on the Asian summer monsoon. Publication Landscape Across seven peer-reviewed articles (2012-2022), Ahmed has advanced understanding of extreme precipitation mechanisms over the Meghalaya Plateau, monsoon rainfall variability across Bangladesh and Northeast India, and the development of process-oriented microphysical parameterizations for weather and climate models. Scientific Awards No specific awards are listed in the provided material. Advising & Funding Current post-doctoral funding is provided through the Aon Impact Forecasting project on extreme weather events. While no PhD or Masters students are explicitly named, his previous faculty roles at SUST imply prior teaching and mentoring responsibilities. Laboratory & Teams At KIT he belongs to the Regional Climate Modelling Group within IMKTRO, working closely with colleagues on high-resolution modelling of extreme events using the ICON model.
Dr. Armenia Franco Díaz is a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research - Tropospheric Research (IMKTRO) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany, since 2022. Previously, she held postdoctoral positions at the Institute of Geophysics, UNAM (Mexico) and the National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of Reading (UK). Her educational background: PhD in Atmosphere, Oceans and Climate, University of Reading, UK (2016-2020) MSc in Physics of the Atmosphere, UNAM, Mexico (2012-2015) Bachelor in Geophysical Engineering, UNAM, Mexico (2004-2012) Dr. Franco Díaz's research focuses on Tropical Meteorology , Climate Variability , Teleconnections , and Extreme Weather and Climate Events , with particular emphasis on rainfall mechanisms, tropical cyclones, floods, and droughts in Middle America. Her work integrates observational data and reanalysis to understand regional climate processes. Her publication record centers on tropical meteorology and extreme events, exemplified by her 2019 Climate Dynamics article analyzing tropical cyclones' role in Middle America's hydrological cycle. This reflects her methodological approach combining track analysis with atmospheric branch modeling. She actively contributes to the Regional Climate and Weather Hazards group at IMKTRO, currently working on ClimXtreme Phase I (SEVERE project) and previously involved in the SEMANTICS project funded by the Met Office/Newton Fund.
Dr. Marlon Maranan is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research - Tropospheric Research (IMKTRO) , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His work focuses on hydrometeorology, tropical meteorology, and climate modeling, particularly in West African regions. He leads research on rainfall patterns, extreme weather events, and climate data validation. Education: PhD in Meteorology and Climate Research from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) via his 2019 dissertation on "Rainfall types over southern West Africa". Dr. Maranan's research spans tropical rainfall dynamics, mesoscale convective systems, and satellite precipitation estimation. He investigates how tropical waves influence rainfall modulation, droughts, and heatwaves, with a focus on West Africa's monsoon systems and climate variability. His recent publications highlight advancements in geostatistical simulation of rainfall fields, validation of satellite data (GPM IMERG), and benchmarking ensemble precipitation forecasts. Key subfields include storm classification, coastal pollutant transport, and interactions between convection and moist vortices. Dr. Maranan has contributed to the DACCIWA project, analyzing radiosonde data's impact on weather models and exploring atmospheric-aerosol-chemistry-cloud interactions. He utilizes data from conferences and field campaigns to refine climate predictions. Collaborative efforts with institutions like the American Meteorological Society and European Geosciences Union are evident through conference presentations and peer-reviewed journals. His work bridges observational data with climate modeling to improve regional weather forecasting.
Shoichi Shige is an Associate Professor at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Science, Division of Earth and Planetary Science, since 2009. He has held visiting positions at Colorado State University (2013-2014) and has been affiliated with institutions like Osaka Prefecture University and JAXA's Earth Observation Research Center. Education: PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Kyoto University (2001). Professional Memberships: American Meteorological Society, American Geophysical Union, IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (2008-2019), and Japanese meteorological societies. Research Interests Latent heat retrieval algorithms using TRMM/GPM satellite data. Global precipitation mapping via microwave radiometers (GSMaP project). Orographic rainfall dynamics in monsoon regions. Rain/no-rain classification methods for remote sensing. Scientific Contributions Developed the Spectral Latent Heating (SLH) algorithm. Collaborated on TRMM latent heating intercomparisons. Published 15+ peer-reviewed articles since 1999, focusing on tropical convection, precipitation profiles, and satellite data validation. Awards 2018 Meteorological Society of Japan Award for contributions to precipitation research.
Rodica Curtu is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Iowa, specializing in applied mathematics with interdisciplinary applications. Her research integrates mathematical modeling with neuroscience, environmental science, and systems biology. Research Focus: Dr. Curtu's work spans computational neuroscience (auditory perception, neural dynamics, interval timing), nonlinear systems (bifurcation theory, multiscale dynamics), and environmental hydrology (watershed modeling, rainfall-runoff relationships). Her recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on cognitive neurodynamics and neural circuit mechanisms. Publication Trends: Recent works (2020-2025) focus primarily on neural mechanisms of perception, employing electrophysiological data and dynamical systems approaches. Earlier contributions (2015-2019) include significant work in hydrological systems and cellular biology. Methodologically, her research consistently combines mathematical rigor with empirical validation across disciplines. Collaborations: She has led major interdisciplinary grants including the NSF CRCNS project on auditory perceptual modeling, leveraging large-scale intracranial recordings.
Professor Zofia Rączkowska is a distinguished geomorphologist at the Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IGiPZ PAN), where she has been affiliated since 1978. She heads research within the Department of Geoenvironmental Research, focusing on high-mountain systems with particular expertise in the Tatra Mountains. Her academic journey includes a Master's degree from Jagiellonian University (1977), Doctor of Geographical Sciences (1997), habilitation in Earth Sciences (2008), and full professorship (2017). Her research spans contemporary geomorphological processes in high mountains, with emphasis on periglacial dynamics, relief-vegetation interactions, and snow avalanche systems. Fieldwork in the Tatra Mountains forms the core of her empirical studies, utilizing advanced techniques like terrestrial laser scanning for morphodynamic analysis. Her work integrates climate change impacts with geomorphic responses, particularly examining how extreme events transform mountain landscapes. Rączkowska's publication record demonstrates consistent productivity across five decades, with recent work (2021-2024) showing heightened focus on quantitative assessment of slope processes, flood triggers, and international comparative studies extending to the Himalayas. Her research methodology combines field monitoring with geospatial analysis, contributing significantly to understanding mountain hazard systems. She actively participates in major geomorphological conferences and collaborates internationally, as evidenced by publications in journals like Catena , Geomorphology , and Land Degradation & Development . Her leadership extends to editorial roles and conference organization within the geomorphological community.
Romualdo Romero March is a Professor of Meteorology at the University of the Balearic Islands, Department of Physics, a position he has held since December 2011. His academic career spans over two decades with the university, having progressed through various academic ranks from Superior Degree holder under a European Project (1994-1996) to Numerary Full Professor (2002-2011). He maintains an active research profile as Principal Researcher of the Meteorology (Meteo-UIB) consolidated R&D group. His educational background includes a Degree in Physical Sciences (1993), Research Proficiency (1995), Doctorate in Physical Sciences (1998), and European Doctor Diploma (1999), all from the University of the Balearic Islands. Romero March specializes in high-impact meteorological phenomena in the Western Mediterranean, with particular expertise in medicane formation, climate change impacts, and numerical weather prediction. His research integrates observational analysis with sophisticated modeling techniques to understand atmospheric processes affecting the Mediterranean region. He has made significant contributions to understanding precipitation climatology in the Spanish Mediterranean area and associated atmospheric circulations. His publication record includes 77 articles in international specialized journals and 45 book chapters or scientific-technical documents. His most recent work focuses on climate change impacts in the Mediterranean, numerical simulation of extreme weather events, and medicane development. The research demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated modeling approaches and interdisciplinary applications. Romero March has been Principal Investigator for numerous significant research projects including Amphore, Precioso, Medicanes, Estcena, Plinius-4, and various Red Ibérica MM5 initiatives. He has participated in 29 funded R&D projects from diverse sources including the European Community, CICYT, MEC, and regional environmental agencies. He teaches Computational Physics, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, and Numerical Simulation of Geophysical Fluids at both undergraduate and master's levels. His teaching spans multiple degree programs including the Degree in Physics and the Master's Degree in Advanced Physics and Applied Mathematics.
Steven Krueger is a Professor at the University of Utah, where he leads the Clouds, Turbulence, and Fire Weather Research Group . His research focuses on atmospheric processes including cloud systems dynamics, turbulence, boundary layer interactions, and fire weather modeling. Krueger employs advanced numerical techniques like Large Eddy Simulation (LES) and cloud-resolving models to study convection, cloud physics, and climate feedback mechanisms. Research Interests: Krueger's work spans cloud modeling (from stratocumulus to cumulonimbus), convective cold pools, stratocumulus entrainment, and wildfire-atmosphere interactions. Key methodologies include LES benchmarks (e.g., GigaLES), super-parameterized climate models (SP-CAM), and observational data analysis from field campaigns like KWAJEX. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2007–2012) emphasize cloud microphysics, turbulence parameterization, fire weather simulations, and Arctic climate feedbacks. Work demonstrates consistent application of high-resolution modeling to quantify convection dynamics, aerosol impacts, and precipitation processes across diverse climates. Group Leadership: Krueger directs a team studying cloud physics, fire weather, and convective analysis. Current projects include developing tools to quantify cloud responses to climate states and improving wildfire spread models through turbulence analysis.
Professor Yi Deng is affiliated with the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology . His research focuses on climate variability across multiple timescales, atmospheric dynamics, and climate modeling. University: Georgia Institute of Technology School: School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Email: yi.deng@eas.gatech.edu Research interests include: Hydroclimate variability at regional scales Polar-tropical interactions ENSO and Annular Modes feedbacks Probabilistic graphical models Climate networks Atmospheric scale-interactions Aerosol-circulation coupling Surface heat flux parameterization Recent publications highlight trends in climate extremes, monsoon dynamics, surface flux modeling, and multiscale interactions. Key subfields include synoptic-scale atmospheric disturbances, energy transport mechanisms, and data-driven climate analysis tools. No scientific awards or student advising information were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.
Jud Partin serves as a Research Associate Professor at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG), part of The University of Texas at Austin, with primary affiliation in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. His research integrates paleoclimate archives—particularly tropical speleothems, corals, and foraminifera—with climate modeling to evaluate historical climate variability and improve future projections. Education: Ph.D. in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences from Georgia Institute of Technology M.A. in Physical Chemistry from University of Southern California B.S. in Chemistry from The Citadel Dr. Partin's work centers on paleoclimatology , specializing in tropical hydroclimate dynamics and ENSO reconstruction . He develops quantitative methods for interpreting proxy records while rigorously assessing reconstruction uncertainties. Current projects address abrupt climate transitions, Holocene hydroclimate shifts, and millennial-scale ENSO behavior through field-based proxy development and model-data comparisons. His approach emphasizes translating paleoclimate insights into constraints for modern climate models. Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals three dominant themes: methodological innovation in proxy interpretation (e.g., speleothem trace element calibration), tropical climate dynamics during key periods (Holocene, Common Era), and systematic data-model comparisons for ENSO and hydroclimate. Notable community contributions include the Iso2k paleoclimate database and PaCTS 1.0 reporting standards, reflecting his commitment to open science and reproducible research in paleoclimatology. Based at UTIG's J.J. Pickle Research Campus, Partin collaborates extensively with climate modelers and field researchers across institutions. His work has received significant media attention, including coverage of tropical paleosea level studies in Micronesia and analyses of Greenland ice sheet dynamics, demonstrating the real-world relevance of his paleoclimate research to contemporary climate challenges.
Gregory S. Jenkins is a Professor of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, Geography, and African Studies at The Pennsylvania State University, where he is affiliated with the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. He also serves as the Director of the Alliance for Education, Sciences, Engineering and Development in Africa (AESEDA), demonstrating his commitment to advancing scientific understanding and educational opportunities in Africa. Dr. Jenkins received his BS in Physics from Lincoln University and went on to earn both his MS and Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Space Sciences from the University of Michigan. After completing his doctoral studies, he spent two years as a post-doctoral fellow at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, before joining the faculty at Penn State University in 1996. Dr. Jenkins' research primarily focuses on atmospheric chemistry, climate, and tropical meteorology, with a specific emphasis on West Africa. His work investigates the complex interactions between atmospheric processes, climate variability, and human health in the region. He has made significant contributions to understanding tropospheric ozone dynamics, Saharan dust transport, and the impacts of climate change on West African weather patterns. Analysis of Dr. Jenkins' recent publications reveals a consistent focus on atmospheric chemistry and climate dynamics in West Africa. His research spans multiple interconnected areas including ozone chemistry, Saharan dust transport, tropical cyclone formation, and climate change impacts. A notable trend is his integration of field observations with modeling approaches to address complex atmospheric phenomena in the region, particularly focusing on how natural and anthropogenic factors interact to influence air quality and weather patterns. NSF Career award Fulbright Senior Research Fellow (2003/2004) 2007 Alumni Merit Award from the AOSS department at the University of Michigan Fellow of the American Meteorological Society (2014) Dr. Jenkins has been actively involved in significant research initiatives including the NASA African Monsoon Multidisciplinary Analysis (NAMMA) field campaign in Cape Verde and Senegal. As Director of AESEDA, he leads efforts to strengthen educational and research collaborations between Penn State and African institutions. His work bridges atmospheric science with practical applications for communities in West Africa, addressing challenges related to weather hazards, air quality, and climate change impacts. Through AESEDA and his participation in international field campaigns, Dr. Jenkins has established research partnerships across West Africa, particularly in Senegal and Cape Verde. His work often involves collaborative teams that combine U.S. and African scientists to address regional atmospheric phenomena with global implications.
Inés Martínez Pita is a Full Professor at the Department of Physical, Chemical and Natural Systems at Pablo de Olavide University, Spain. She is affiliated with the ORGSIS (Organisms and Systems) research group, focusing on marine biodiversity and conservation biology. Key Research Areas: Reproductive biology of marine invertebrates, lipid biochemistry in bivalves, environmental impact on coastal ecosystems Methodologies: Hormonal analysis in bivalve hemolymph, satellite data for reproductive forecasting, experimental hatchery conditioning Her recent work examines teratological events in seaslug embryogenesis , non-lethal maturation diagnostics in mussels , and environmental drivers of reproductive cycles in commercial shellfish. Notable findings include dietary lipid effects on gonadal development and stress responses in hatchery-reared bivalves. Scientific Contributions span marine ecology, aquaculture optimization, and environmental physiology. She employs interdisciplinary approaches bridging zoology , biochemistry , and ecosystem management .
