My primary interests are in tropical, mesoscale, and radar meteorology. A central focus of my research is studying the mesoscale structure and intensification of tropical cyclones throughout their life-cycle from genesis to extratropical transition. This research is accomplished through the collection and analysis of research quality observations from aircraft and Doppler radars, in conjunction with high-resolution numerical modeling. A significant component of my research effort is also aimed at improving mesoscale and radar analysis techniques and open source software tools.
Teaching Interests: Atmospheric radiation, Measurement systems and theory, Radar meteorology, Tropical cyclones.
Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), 2017
NSF Observing Facilities Advisory Panel, 2015-17
Associate Editor, Monthly Weather Review 2015-present
ONR Young Investigator Program Award, 2015
NSF CAREER Award, 2014
Herbert Riehl Memorial Award, Colorado State University, 2006