research
Research foci, field deployments, and code
My research focuses on observing and understanding the lower atmosphere—the boundary layer—where most high-impact weather develops. I specialize in designing and deploying advanced observing systems to fill critical data gaps, with a primary goal of improving the prediction of severe convection, tornadoes, and other hazardous weather.
To do this, I lead and participate in complex field campaigns and R&D projects. My work integrates state-of-the-art mobile profilers (like the CLAMPS systems), Doppler lidars, and next-generation Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). My efforts range from foundational boundary layer physics and hardware development (including a co-invented patent on UAS technology) to operational forecast improvement (testing data in the Warn-on-Forecast system) and post-storm damage assessment.
