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My research falls within the disciplines of physical meteorology, radar
meteorology and mesoscale meteorology. I maintain very active programs in
all these areas. Currently I have three research grants from the National
Science Foundation and much of my work involves collaborative efforts with
other faculty members and scientists from other institutions. I love field
research -- there is nothing more exciting in atmospheric science than
living through (and flying through!) the weather you ultimately study,
especially when you are using the most sophisticated state-of-the-art
instruments. Field campaigns lead to new discoveries, the most exciting
aspect of science. I have been an investigator in twenty major field research programs and have worked extensively with conventional, dual-Doppler, and
airborne radars, dual-channel microwave radiometers, optical array and
scattering probes, as well as other aircraft, ground-based and
satellite-based instruments. My group also uses cloud and mesoscale models
to simulate a range of microphysical and mesoscale phenomena.
I require my graduate students to produce research of publication quality
and I encourage them all to participate, and preferably take the lead, in
publication of their work. Most of my graduated students have published
their research. I also strongly encourage all my students to present the
results of their research at national and international scientific
conferences. I believe it is critical for their self-development to have
these opportunities for national exposure. In addition, exposure enhances
their employment opportunities. I make every attempt to include my students
in national field research programs. I have given many students, including department students not directly under my supervision, the opportunity to
participate in national field programs that involve scientists from many
universities, national centers and laboratories. My grants will have
supported student participation in thirteen field projects by the end of
2006. I also involve many of my students in collaborative research with
colleagues at other institutions.
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Education:
- Ph.D. Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University, 1985
- M.S. Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University, 1981
- B.S. Physics, Penn State University, 1978
- B.A. English, Penn State University, 1973
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