Research
I am currently a third-year graduate student in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington. I am working in the Mesoscale Group under the direction of my advisor, Professor Robert Houze, Jr. My general research interests include tropical cyclone dynamics and mountain meteorology. I am also interested in the advancement of satellite remote sensing and other technologies used for monitoring the Earth’s atmosphere.
Primary research
My primary research is on hurricane convection. Using data from the recent RAINEX project, I am analyzing the structure and dynamics of hurricane rainbands. The interaction of a storm's rainbands and eyewalls play an important role in determining the storm's strength. By better understanding these features, forecasters can better predict rapid intensity changes seen in hurricanes.
Past research
As an undergraduate at Yale University, my research focused on orographic precipitation in northern California. Using different data sources in the region, I examined the extent to which the mountains induce or affect precipitation events. Through the SOARS program at UCAR, I have also done brief research projects on tropical cyclogenesis, GPS radio occultation, and wind retrieval schemes.
To access documents and files related to my research, visit my documents page.
For more general information on my research, try the weather and research links on my links page.
My primary research is on hurricane convection. Using data from the recent RAINEX project, I am analyzing the structure and dynamics of hurricane rainbands. The interaction of a storm's rainbands and eyewalls play an important role in determining the storm's strength. By better understanding these features, forecasters can better predict rapid intensity changes seen in hurricanes.
Past research
As an undergraduate at Yale University, my research focused on orographic precipitation in northern California. Using different data sources in the region, I examined the extent to which the mountains induce or affect precipitation events. Through the SOARS program at UCAR, I have also done brief research projects on tropical cyclogenesis, GPS radio occultation, and wind retrieval schemes.
To access documents and files related to my research, visit my documents page.
For more general information on my research, try the weather and research links on my links page.