a. Climate Prediction and Projection

Climate change is a primary challenge for our society. Effective decision-making and risk management require solid support from climate prediction and projection. To help improve these predictive services, we explore the history of climate sciences (e.g., the ENIAC era), revisit the wisdom of past giants (e.g., Dr. Ed Lorenz), analyze large volumes of simulation data (e.g., ensemble predictions), and experiment with cutting-edge tools (e.g., machine learning).

b. Socioeconomic Impacts, Modeling, and Applications

Building solutions for critical problems is the core mission of every great generation. We pursue actionable research with special attention to the practicality of solutions and the well-being of vulnerable populations. Our work on socioeconomic impacts, modeling, and applications focuses on climate extremes (e.g., hurricanes) and energy applications (e.g., operating renewable energy).

c. Large-Scale Circulation and Climate Dynamics

A solid understanding of large-scale circulation and climate dynamics is the foundation of robust research revolving around Themes a and b. This domain expertise catalyze exciting innovations as the field increasingly relies on complex simulations and data-driven methods. We base our work on GFD theories (e.g., Atmospheric and Oceanic Fluid Dynamics by G. Vallis) and actively think about their potential connections with interesting questions on the Earth and in other worlds.

d. Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones

Cyclones are active across all the latitudes and drive everyday weather. While tropical and extratropical cyclones are often studied separately, the physical worlds do not make such an artificial distinction. We are particularly interested in actions at the tropical-extratropical interface, where cyclones drive extreme fluxes and actively interact with large-scale circulation. Well-coordinated observational and modeling studies can provide valuable insights.

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