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Duncan Robertsonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Millimeter-Wave Radar
• Radiometry
• Imaging Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof Duncan Robertson is a Professorial Research Fellow at the School of Physics and Astronomy, University of St Andrews, Scotland. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) and Ph.D. in Physics from the same institution. His career has focused on millimeter-wave radar technologies with applications in environmental sensing, security systems, and battlefield systems. He leads the Millimetre Wave Group, specializing in radar imaging, radiometry, electron spin resonance instrumentation, and antenna design. Education: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics and Electronics, University of St Andrews (1991) Ph.D. in Millimetre Wave Physics, University of St Andrews (1991) Research Interests: Prof Robertson’s work spans millimeter-wave radar systems, including drone detection, glacier monitoring, sea clutter analysis, and holographic metasurfaces. His group develops technologies for security screening, environmental monitoring, and material characterization. Grants & Projects: Environmental Monitoring: Short Range Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) MuWMAS: Snowflake Scattering and Microstructure Analysis Drone Detection Radar Commercialization Labs/Teams: Leads the Millimetre Wave Group, collaborating on radar phenomenology and advanced sensor systems. Active in international radar conferences and experimental field trials.

Nina Maherndlمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cloud Microphysics
• Mixed-phase Clouds
• Riming Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nina Maherndl serves as Assistant Professor for Ground-based Remote Sensing of Clouds at the Department of Geoscience & Remote Sensing within Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, a position she assumed in 2025 after completing her PhD at Leipzig University. Her research focuses on microphysical processes in mid- and high-latitude mixed-phase clouds. Her educational background includes: PhD in Meteorology, Leipzig University (2024) Dr. Maherndl specializes in ice formation and growth mechanisms , with particular emphasis on riming processes in mixed-phase clouds. Her work investigates how these microphysical phenomena drive spatial variability in ice and snowfall distribution, bridging observational cloud physics and ground-based remote sensing methodologies to improve atmospheric modeling. Current efforts focus on quantifying riming effects through airborne campaign data and developing advanced parameterizations for snowflake scattering. Her 2023-2024 publications demonstrate consistent innovation in riming quantification techniques , leveraging data from the HALO-(AC)3 aircraft campaign and developing novel parameterizations for remote sensing applications. These studies integrate cloud microphysics , airborne instrumentation , and radiative transfer modeling to address precipitation formation challenges in mixed-phase systems. Dr. Maherndl operates within TU Delft's Geoscience & Remote Sensing (GRS) Laboratory framework and has participated in international field campaigns including HALO-(AC)3. No information regarding student supervision or grant funding was provided in the source materials.

• Earth System Physics
• Planetary Physics
• Space Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Frederic Tridon is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) , Polytechnic University of Turin. His research focuses on Earth system physics , spaceborne radar technologies , and atmospheric remote sensing . He actively supervises PhD students in Civil and Environmental Engineering while contributing to commercial research projects like the WIVERN Mission . Research areas: Earth System Physics, Planetary Science, Climate Monitoring, Microwave Remote Sensing Key projects: End-to-End Performance Simulator for WIVERN (2024-2025) His recent publications analyze polarization diversity Doppler radars, snowflake scattering models, and cloud property retrieval techniques, reflecting advancements in satellite Earth observation and weather monitoring systems . He serves as a tutor for PhD students Marco Coppola, Francesco Manconi, and Riccardo Rabino.

Christopher Westbrookمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cloud Physics
• Ice Microphysics
• Remote Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christopher Westbrook is an Associate Professor in Meteorology at the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology. He specializes in cloud physics, ice microphysics, and remote sensing using advanced radar and lidar technologies. His research focuses on understanding ice particle dynamics, electromagnetic scattering, and the application of multi-wavelength radar data to study cloud microphysics. He leads projects at the Chilbolton Observatory, leveraging state-of-the-art instruments to investigate precipitation processes and atmospheric phenomena. His academic contributions include advancing methodologies for ice particle fall speed parametrization, radar signal processing, and the analysis of ice crystal aggregation. He supervises multiple PhD students, including Matt Feist, Emma Hopkin, and Will Keat, who explore topics like turbulence in convective clouds and mixed-phase cloud dynamics. Westbrook is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society and actively contributes to academic editing and conference organization. Key research interests include ice formation in supercooled clouds, the development of novel radar technologies, and the interpretation of polarimetric data. His work bridges theoretical models with observational data from field campaigns, enhancing understanding of atmospheric processes critical to climate and weather prediction.

• Plasma Physics
• Nuclear Fusion
• Tokamak Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Olivier Février is a Researcher at the Swiss Plasma Center (SPC-PB) and a Lecturer at the School of Basic Sciences (SB), both affiliated with École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His academic career spans advanced plasma physics research and teaching in nonlinear dynamics and complex systems. Research Focus: Plasma detachment, divertor optimization, tokamak power exhaust, magnetic confinement, and impurity transport. Teaching: Nonlinear dynamics, chaos theory, and complex systems with hands-on numerical applications. Publications & Trends: His work emphasizes tokamak edge plasma scenarios, nitrogen seeding for detachment, X-point radiator regimes, and computational modeling using SOLPS-ITER. Key themes include magnetic topology, neutral baffling, and ELM mitigation strategies. Student Supervision: Advises PhD candidates such as Brown Benjamin Yong Kwak, Carpita Massimo, and Durr-Legoupil-Nicoud Garance Hélène Salomé, focusing on advanced plasma confinement and exhaust techniques.

Branislav Notarosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Electromagnetics
• Higher Order Methods
• Biomedical Applications
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Branislav M. Notaros is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and University Distinguished Teaching Scholar at Colorado State University (CSU), where he directs the Electromagnetics Laboratory. He previously held academic positions at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and University of Belgrade. His expertise spans computational electromagnetics (CEM), biomedical applications, and electromagnetics education. Notaros has led over 20 major grants from NSF, DoD, NASA, and NIH, with nearly 300 publications and three influential textbooks. He serves as IEEE Fellow, ACES Fellow, and holds leadership roles in ACES and URSI committees. Education: 1988: Dipl.Ing. (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade 1992: M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade 1995: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade Research Focus: Computational electromagnetics, higher-order methods, adaptive refinement, MRI-RF antennas, biomedical systems, precipitation sensing, and education innovations. His work bridges theory and application across communication, medicine, and environmental science. Awards: 2005 IEEE MTT-S Microwave Prize 2019 ACES Technical Achievement Award 2014 Carnegie Foundation Colorado Professor of the Year 2012 CSU Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award Grants & Advising: Over $10M in research funding secured through NSF, DoD, and NIH grants. Advises graduate students in CEM and biomedical engineering, though specific advisee names are not listed. Active in curriculum development and educational technology. Labs & Teams: Director of Electromagnetics Laboratory at CSU, collaborating with NASA on precipitation measurement campaigns and industry on MRI coil design. Leads interdisciplinary projects combining AI with traditional CEM methods.

• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Mathematics
• Acoustic Scattering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Andrea Moiola is a faculty member at the University of Reading, affiliated with the School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Their research focuses on numerical analysis, computational mathematics, and wave propagation problems, particularly using Trefftz and plane wave discontinuous Galerkin methods for acoustic scattering and partial differential equations. They collaborate with leading researchers like Simon N. Chandler-Wilde, David P. Hewett, and Ilaria Perugia. Recent publications highlight their work on fractal screens in acoustic scattering, Sobolev spaces on non-Lipschitz domains, and error analysis of Trefftz methods. Research trends include high-frequency boundary element methods, exponential convergence of hp-methods, and applications to electromagnetic wave problems. Andrea's contributions span theoretical analysis and computational implementations, including studies on ice crystals and snowflake scattering. While no explicit awards or students are listed in this dataset, their prolific output in journals like Proceedings of the Royal Society A , Numerische Mathematik , and SIAM Review underscores their expertise. They have not been identified as part-time, retired, or former staff in this context.

• Atmospheric Science
• Cloud Physics
• Ice Crystal Microphysics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chris Westbrook is a Professor in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading's Faculty of Science. His academic career spans over 15 years with continuous research contributions in atmospheric science, particularly focused on cloud microphysics and ice crystal properties. University of Reading, Department of Meteorology (current primary affiliation) Collaborator with National Center for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) Research partner with European institutions including ETH Zurich Collaborator with US institutions including NASA and NOAA Dr. Westbrook's research centers on ice crystal microphysics, atmospheric electricity, and radar meteorology. His work bridges laboratory experiments, field observations, and computational modeling to understand fundamental processes in cloud physics. He has made significant contributions to characterizing ice particle fall dynamics, microwave scattering properties, and the relationship between atmospheric electricity and fog formation. His research has practical applications in improving weather radar interpretation and numerical weather prediction models. His publication record shows a consistent focus on advancing methodologies for studying ice particles and cloud processes. The research trends reveal increasing sophistication in both experimental techniques (like 3D-printed analogues and advanced radar systems) and computational approaches (including boundary element methods and fluid dynamics simulations). His work spans fundamental cloud physics, remote sensing applications, and atmospheric electricity phenomena. Developed the TRAIL methodology for studying ice particle aerodynamics Pioneered use of 3D-printed ice crystal analogues for fall motion studies Advanced microwave scattering models for ice aggregates Contributed to understanding atmospheric electricity-fog relationships Dr. Westbrook maintains an active research program with numerous ongoing collaborations across multiple institutions. His work is supported by grants from UK research councils, European initiatives, and partnerships with meteorological agencies. He supervises PhD students and postdoctoral researchers focused on cloud microphysics and remote sensing. His research group employs a combination of laboratory experiments, field campaigns, and computational modeling to advance understanding of ice particle properties and their atmospheric impacts. His laboratory work focuses on ice particle characterization using innovative experimental setups including wind tunnels with 3D-printed analogues, while his field work utilizes advanced radar systems and atmospheric electricity measurements. The research group maintains strong connections with operational meteorological services to ensure practical applications of their findings.

Max Brilsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Climate Change
• Glaciology
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Max Brils is a researcher at Northumbria University specializing in the climatic responses of ice sheets. His work employs numerical models to study Greenland's interactions with the atmosphere and Antarctica's oceanic influences. He holds a Physics PhD (2024), an Applied Physics MSc, and dual Chemical Engineering MSc/BSc degrees. Research interests include firn layer dynamics, meltwater partitioning, and satellite altimetry applications. His studies bridge glaciology with climate science, focusing on ice sheet stability under warming conditions. Key projects involve firn aquifer formation, ice slab climatic drivers, and historical temperature analyses using machine learning. Recent publications (2021-2024) emphasize firn layer modeling (IMAU-FDM), Antarctic spatial variability, and Greenland mass balance assessments. His work contributes to understanding ice sheet contributions to sea-level rise and climate change impacts.

Kyle E. Fitchمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Arctic Cloud Microphysics
• Riming Processes
• Space Weather
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kyle E. Fitch is an Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Science at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) within the Department of Engineering Physics. He serves as the Atmospheric Science M.S. Curriculum Chair, directing coursework for 10 students and teaching 3-4 courses annually, including programming and physics refresher modules for new students. PhD in Atmospheric Sciences, University of Utah (2020) MS in Applied Physics, AFIT (2016) BS in Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington (2006) His research focuses on Arctic cloud microphysics , including riming processes, graupel formation in thin clouds, and aerosol impacts on precipitation. He integrates space weather studies (e.g., ionospheric electron density, solar flares) and machine learning for predictive modeling. His work addresses Department of Defense weather priorities through funded research. Recent publications highlight collaborations on attention-based neural networks for lightning prediction, GNSS radio occultation for ionospheric modeling, and WRF-LES simulations of Arctic clouds. He presented at the 105th AMS Annual Meeting and QuIESCENT Arctic Workshop . Graduate School Team of the Year (2024) Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Professor (2022/2023) Advanced Technical Intelligence Award (2016) Distinguished Graduate, AFIT (2016) As a Weather and Environmental Sciences Officer in the Air Force, he has deployed to Afghanistan and worked with the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. His technical expertise includes VIIRS cloud base height validation , Multi-Angle Snowflake Camera analysis, and atmospheric model development .