Marissa Tremblay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (2017) and a BA from Barnard College, Columbia University (2012). Her research focuses on noble gas geochemistry to study Earth's climate history, tectonic geomorphic interactions, planetary impact histories, and volcanic processes. Key contributions include cosmogenic noble gas paleothermometry and experimental work on noble gas diffusion in minerals. Research Highlights: Quantifies past climate changes through noble gas isotopes in rocks. Explores interactions between tectonics, topography, and erosion. Investigates impact histories of planetary bodies like the Moon and Mars. Develops new methods for thermochronology and diffusion kinetics. Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes Mars aqueous activity, glacial bedrock temperatures, and magma system dynamics. Methodological advances in cosmogenic noble gas techniques and Bayesian geochronology are prominent. Awards: 2023 Antarctica Service Medal 2022 Sloan Research Fellowship 2020 Marion Milligan Mason Award Advising & Grants: Advises graduate students (e.g., Addison Curtis, Moe Mijjum). Active in NSF-funded projects on ice-forced magmatic systems and Deccan Traps volcanism. Labs/Teams: Leads the T@P lab at Purdue, specializing in noble gas thermochronology. Collaborates internationally on projects like the IF-AMPS volcanic system study.
Katherine Klink is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment & Society at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on urban climatology, wind energy systems, and climate variability. She holds a B.S. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1982), followed by an M.S. (1987) and Ph.D. in Climatology from the University of Delaware (1992). Her career has centered on understanding wind patterns, urban climate dynamics, and agricultural-climate interactions. Dr. Klink’s research emphasizes practical applications such as urban heat mitigation via green infrastructure and optimizing wind energy systems. She has explored extreme wind events, climate impacts on crop productivity (e.g., barley and oats), and the relationship between snow cover and urban heat islands in Minneapolis. Her work bridges climatology with societal needs, including renewable energy potential and climate adaptation strategies. Her publications span over three decades, addressing topics from synoptic-scale wind drivers to distributed wind energy systems in North Dakota. While no formal awards or grants are listed, her extensive academic output reflects sustained contributions to environmental and climatic studies. Courses and professional activities remain closed sections in her profile.
Svein-Erik Hamran is a Professor at the University of Oslo's Centre for Space Sensors and Systems (CENSSS) , specializing in radar technology and planetary exploration. His work focuses on subsurface analysis using ground-penetrating radar (GPR), with significant contributions to missions like NASA's Perseverance rover (RIMFAX instrument) and ESA's ExoMars. He leads the CENSSS, advancing space sensor systems for planetary and terrestrial applications. Research Interests: Planetary radar systems, subsurface geophysics, Mars exploration, instrument development for space missions, and remote sensing techniques. His team develops advanced radar technologies to study Martian geology and subsurface structures, with applications in Earth's cryosphere and environmental monitoring. Recent Article Trends: Focus on Mars subsurface stratigraphy (Jezero Crater), radar attenuation analysis, and compact instrumentation for space missions. Collaborations span global institutions, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches in planetary science. Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed. Advising/Grants: Active in mission-related projects but specific grants/students not detailed. Labs/Teams: Leads CENSSS, collaborates with NASA/JPL, ESA, and international geophysics groups.
John Harte is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the University of California, Berkeley. His research centers on global change, ecosystem ecology, and biodiversity, with a focus on human impacts on ecological systems across scales. Utilizing field experiments, natural pattern analysis, and mathematical modeling, his work examines biodiversity patterns, climate feedbacks, and ecosystem-climate linkages. Recent research explores ecological equations of state, climate change impacts on species distributions, and information theory applications in complex systems. His publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between physics, data science, and conservation biology. Key themes in Harte's recent work include: Development of unified theories for biodiversity and ecosystem functioning Climate change impacts on tundra ecosystems Mathematical foundations of ecological complexity Integration of macroecology with conservation practice
James P McNamara is a Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Boise State University , where he leads the Watershed Research Group (WPRG) . His academic focus is on hydrology, geomorphology, and hydrogeology, with extensive research in watershed processes, snow hydrology, and critical zone dynamics. He teaches courses in hydrology, hydrogeology, hydrologic analysis, and watershed hydrology. Education: Ph.D. in Hydrology, University of Alaska Fairbanks (1997) M.S. in Hydrogeology, Syracuse University (1991) B.S. in Geology, Western Michigan University (1987) Research Interests: McNamara's research centers on understanding how water moves through watersheds and the resulting impacts on landscapes and stream environments. His work integrates field experiments and modeling to explore hydrologic partitioning, snowmelt dynamics, karst systems, and the role of the critical zone in controlling water fluxes. He is particularly interested in the rain-snow transition zone and how climate change affects water availability and ecosystem function in semiarid and mountainous regions. Research Themes from Recent Publications: His recent publications highlight a strong focus on integrating advanced modeling techniques—including deep learning and geophysics-informed approaches—with field observations to study snow-dominated and karst-influenced watersheds. Themes include streamflow response to warming, post-wildfire hydrology, sediment transport, and the influence of subsurface structure on hydrologic partitioning. Students and Mentorship: McNamara mentors a number of graduate students, including Maggi Kraft , Josh Morell , Liz Crowther , and Nate Ashead , who are actively involved in field and modeling research within the WPRG. Contact: Email: jmcnamar@boisestate.edu Office: ERB 4165, Boise State University
Dr. Jan Streffing is a Scientific Programmer in the Climate Dynamics department at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) in Bremerhaven, Germany. His work focuses on advancing Earth System Models (ESMs) with an emphasis on coupled climate modeling, paleoclimate simulations, and ensuring model scalability while preserving mass and energy conservation. He coordinates Earth System Model development efforts, particularly with the AWI-CM3 climate model framework. His research interests include high-resolution climate projections, atmosphere-ocean coupling mechanisms, and improving model physics through numerical methods. Streffing contributes to global kilometer-scale simulations using frameworks like IFS-FESOM, addressing challenges in resolving ocean eddies and cloud processes. He has developed ESM-Tools infrastructure to modularize climate modeling workflows and enhance computational efficiency. Key projects involve the MOSAiC expedition evaluation, where nudging techniques were applied to align model outputs with in-situ observations, revealing model deficiencies in cloud dynamics and snowpack representation. His work also explores deep-water formation impacts on climate sensitivity and integrates data assimilation techniques to improve sea ice forecasts in the AWI coupled prediction system. Streffing's contributions bridge climate science and computational practices, supporting advancements in model resolution, scalability, and accuracy for understanding future climate scenarios.
Karsten Schulz is a Professor in the Department of Hydrology and Water Management at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna. His research focuses on hydrological processes in alpine environments, remote sensing applications, and machine learning-driven environmental modeling. He leads studies on snow cover dynamics, groundwater recharge, and the integration of big data into hydrological systems analysis. Teaching responsibilities include courses on geoecology, hydrology, and uncertainties in water flow modeling. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining field observations with advanced computational methods to address challenges in climate change, water resource management, and sustainable agriculture. Recent work highlights include regional-scale assessments of Austrian water balance components, the application of superconducting gravimeters for snowpack monitoring, and the development of machine learning models for soil hydraulic property prediction. He collaborates internationally on projects involving transboundary hydrology and agricultural sustainability in East Africa. Consultation hours are held weekly (except cancellations), and his lab (iHYWA) focuses on hydrological innovation for environmental resilience. Research outputs span over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2018, addressing topics from snow hydrology to AI-driven water temperature forecasting.
Franziska Koch is a Senior Scientist / University Assistant in the Department of Water-Atmosphere-Environment (WAU) at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), specializing in Alpine Hydrology and Remote Sensing. Her research focuses on hydrological modeling, snow dynamics, and climate change impacts in high-alpine regions, with extensive fieldwork at Mt. Zugspitze and other Austrian catchments. Her research interests include: Alpine Hydrology and Snow-Hydrological Modeling Remote Sensing and GNSS-based Snow Monitoring Climate Change Impacts on Water Cycles Glacier Melt Contributions to Runoff Gravimetric Monitoring of Cryospheric Processes Operational Reservoir Inflow Prediction Her recent publications and conference presentations emphasize the integration of superconducting gravimeters, satellite photogrammetry, and conceptual hydrological models to study snow and water dynamics in complex alpine terrain. These works reflect a strong trend toward multi-sensor, integrative approaches for monitoring hydrological storages and improving predictive capabilities under climate change. Scientific awards include: French Government Scholarship for Young Researchers (2021) SnowHydro 2020 Poster Award DACA-13 Poster Award (2013) ESA Integ Space Award (2013) LMUexcellent Mentoring Programme Scholarship (2010) Franziska Koch has actively supervised academic theses and contributed to knowledge transfer through public lectures and media engagement. She has participated in numerous national and international research initiatives, demonstrating strong collaboration with institutions such as LMU Munich, WSL/SLF Davos, and various European research networks. Her work supports climate adaptation strategies in alpine water resource management. She is involved in advanced monitoring projects such as G-MONARCH, which utilizes a superconducting gravimeter at Mt. Zugspitze for integrated observation of cryospheric and hydrological processes at catchment scale.
Scott Hotaling is an Assistant Professor at Utah State University's Watershed Sciences department, specializing in climate resiliency. His work bridges global change biology , natural resource management , and genomic adaptation in alpine ecosystems. Climate adaptation strategies Mountain biodiversity conservation Water security research Genomic insights into aquatic insects Research Focus Hotaling investigates climate change impacts on glacial ecosystems , evolutionary genomics of cold-adapted species , and policy-driven solutions for environmental resilience . His studies span topics like snow algae dynamics , stonefly genetics , and rock glacier hydrology . Scientific Recognition Innovator of the Year, 2024 – USU Office of Sustainability He leads the Climate Adaptation Intern Program (2023–ongoing) and Mountain Futures (2023–ongoing), while contributing to Utah’s climate outreach (2022–ongoing). His lab also produces multimedia content on glacier ecology and mountain stream systems.
Dr. Diana M. Allen is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Simon Fraser University. She specializes in hydrogeology, focusing on groundwater resource evaluation and climate change impacts. Her research includes studies on groundwater systems in mountainous and coastal regions, environmental isotopes, and aquifer-stream connectivity. She has supervised numerous graduate students and collaborates with institutions like the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). Education: B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. from Carleton University (1986–1996) Key Research Areas: Climate change impacts on groundwater, water security risk assessment, and fractured rock hydrogeology. Her work integrates field studies, numerical modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in water resource management. Current projects include vulnerability mapping of aquifers and assessing risks from extreme climate events.
Dr. Lauren Somers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Resource Engineering at Dalhousie University, specializing in hydrology and hydrogeology. Her research focuses on climate change impacts on sensitive hydrologic systems, particularly in mountainous and coastal environments. She employs field measurements and numerical modeling to study interactions between groundwater, surface water, soil carbon, glaciers, and climate. Education: BScE (Civil Engineering) from University of New Brunswick (2013), PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences from McGill University (2019) Experience: NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT (2019–2021), Geotechnical Engineer-in-training at WSP (2013–2014) Her research interests include mountain water supply, wetland greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change adaptation strategies such as infiltration trenching and peatland restoration. She collaborates globally, with fieldwork in the Peruvian Andes, Southeast Asia, and Canada. Dr. Somers advocates for engineering interventions to enhance climate resilience and reduce carbon emissions. She actively recruits undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students with backgrounds in engineering, geosciences, or environmental science. Prospective students should contact her directly via email with their CV and research statement.
Christina Tague is a Professor at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on ecohydrology, integrating hydrological processes and ecosystem dynamics under climate and land use changes. She leads the Tague Team Lab, developing models like RHESSys to study water cycling, vegetation interactions, and disturbance impacts. Her work emphasizes climate adaptation strategies in mountain and urban systems, and she has advised PhD students Annette Hilton and Ojas Sarup. Tague holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Toronto, with earlier degrees from the University of Waterloo and Toronto. Education PhD, Geography, University of Toronto, Canada MS, Geography, University of Toronto, Canada BEng, Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada Research Interests Tague’s work bridges data science and environmental systems, modeling interactions between water, plants, geology, and climate. Key areas include: Climate change impacts on water resources Urban ecohydrology and stormwater management Post-disturbance ecosystem recovery Fire regime dynamics Model integration and visualization Decision-support frameworks for environmental policy Scientific Awards 2024 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fellowship Award Advising & Grants Tague supervises research on groundwater management, urban tree resilience, and wildfire impacts. Her lab collaborates on NSF-funded projects like the Virtual Hydrological Laboratory initiative and the SERI Fire Project. Grant activities focus on advancing ecohydrologic modeling tools and their application to real-world challenges. Labs & Teams Director of the Tague Team Lab, an ecohydrology research group at UCSB. The lab develops RHESSys, a community-based modeling platform, and explores interdisciplinary collaborations with artists to visualize complex environmental systems (e.g., the 'Future Mountain' interactive exhibit).
Jim Steenburgh is a Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah specializing in mountain weather and climate, orographic and lake-effect precipitation, weather analysis and forecasting, and numerical weather prediction. He joined the University of Utah faculty in 1995 and served as Department Chair from 2005-2011. An avid skier, he shares his expertise through his popular blog Wasatch Weather Weenies and his book Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth . B.S. in Meteorology from The Pennsylvania State University (1989) Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington (1995) Dr. Steenburgh's research focuses on winter storms in complex terrain, particularly in mountainous regions. His work spans mountain meteorology, lake-effect and sea-effect snow systems, and the interaction between weather systems and topography. He has conducted significant research on the Wasatch Mountains, Great Salt Lake region, Japan Sea, and other mountainous areas worldwide. His expertise in winter weather forecasting has practical applications for avalanche safety, ski industry forecasting, and understanding climate change impacts on mountain snowpack. Analysis of Steenburgh's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on lake-effect and sea-effect precipitation systems, particularly their interaction with terrain. His research combines observational studies with numerical modeling approaches to understand mesoscale weather phenomena. A significant portion of his work focuses on the Wasatch Mountains and Great Salt Lake region, while also expanding to international locations including Japan and the European Alps. His publications demonstrate an evolving research trajectory incorporating climate change impacts on mountain snow systems. Fellow, American Meteorological Society (2021) Fulbright Scholar, University of Innsbruck (2019) Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Utah (2024) Russel L. DeSouza Award, NSF Unidata Program (2024) Named Session Award, AMS Mountain Meteorology Committee (2018) Hosler Alumni Scholar Medal, Penn State University (2017) Outstanding Service Award, National Weather Service Western Region (2002) Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Utah (2001) Steenburgh has secured substantial research funding from NSF, NASA, and other agencies, with current projects extending through 2025. His grants focus on mountain meteorology, lake-effect snow prediction, and improving winter weather forecasting in complex terrain. He has mentored numerous graduate students through projects like the Storm Peak Laboratory graduate education program and has been involved in several major field campaigns including the Ontario Winter Lake-effect Systems (OWLeS) and the Mountain Terrain Atmospheric Modeling and Observations (MATERHORN) program. Dr. Steenburgh leads the Wasatch Weather Weenies blog, a collaborative effort with other meteorologists that provides real-time weather analysis and commentary, particularly focused on Utah's mountain weather. He has been instrumental in connecting academic research with practical weather forecasting applications, working closely with the National Weather Service and avalanche centers. His research group frequently collaborates with international partners, particularly in Japan where sea-effect snow systems share similarities with Utah's lake-effect snow events.
Sonja Kivinen is a University Lecturer in Geoinformatics at the Department of Geographical and Historical Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, University of Eastern Finland. Her research focuses on the intersection of climate change impacts, remote sensing applications, and sustainable resource management in Arctic environments. University Lecturer in Geoinformatics Department of Geographical and Historical Studies Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies University of Eastern Finland Research Interests Climate change effects on Arctic ecosystems Remote sensing for biodiversity mapping Environmental justice in natural resource management Post-mining land use strategies Integration of practitioner knowledge with scientific data Geospatial analysis of environmental patterns Key Publication Trends Her recent publications (2017-2024) demonstrate expertise in combining remote sensing with ecological monitoring to address issues like biodiversity conservation in boreal forests, reindeer husbandry adaptation to changing climatic conditions, and mining conflict resolution . She frequently collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Finland and Europe. Projects Kivinen contributes to research groups including CEMMS (Research Center for Mining, Minerals and Society) and Digital Geosciences , both active since 2020. Her work often addresses policy implications through reports for the University of Eastern Finland and Finnish Environment Institute.
Professor Daniel J. Vimont is a leading climate scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, holding the Ned P. Smith Distinguished Chair of Climatology. He is affiliated with the Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department and co-chairs the Environmental Sciences degree program. His research focuses on understanding mechanisms of climate variability and change, interactions between weather and climate, and regional impacts of climate change. He employs observational analyses, climate models, and statistical techniques to study topics like ENSO, tropical Pacific/Atlantic variability, and statistical downscaling for regional climate. Education: PhD from the University of Washington. Research interests include coupled ocean-atmosphere interactions, subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) predictability, and the development of statistical models for climate variability. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches in climate impacts, such as co-evolutionary models of group interactions. He has advised numerous graduate students and postdocs, many of whom now hold prominent roles in academia and environmental sectors. Recent publications highlight studies on ENSO dynamics, tropical climate variability, and climate model biases. His group’s work has been featured in Science , Journal of Climate , and Nature Geoscience . He leads the Vimont Climate Research Group, which explores mechanisms of climate variability, weather-climate interactions, and global/regional climate impacts. Scientific awards include the distinguished chair position, recognizing his contributions to climatology. His advising and grants focus on advancing climate science through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative methodologies.
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