Last Name

First Name

Middle Name

Degree

Month/Year

Title

Advisor/Chair 1

Advisor/Chair 2
Gray John David M.S Jan-76 Frontogenesis and Its Relation to Storm Initiation Dr. John Lewis ---
Barnston Anthony Gordon M.S Aug-76 The Influence of Irrigation on Warm Season Precipitation in the Southern Great Plains Dr. John Walsh ---
Chen Yi-Leng --- M.S Aug-76 A Study of Objective Analysis Schemes for a Severe Storm Dr. Yoshi Ogura ---
Doesken Nolan Jon M.S Aug-76 Convective Instability and Its Relationship to Squall-Line Behavior on 11 August 1974 Dr. John Lewis Dr. John Vogel
Mayer Thomas Allen M.S Aug-76 Surface Temperature Calculation with Application to a Sea Breeze Regime Dr. John Walsh ---
Brode Roger William M.S Oct-77 On the Monsoonal Mid-Tropospheric Cyclogenesis:  Baroclinic Instability of the Observed Basic State Dr. Man-Kin Mak ---
Yao Chung-Sheng --- M.S Oct-77 A Numerical Study of the Microphysical Processes of Condensation, Collection and Breakup Dr. Kenneth Beard ---
Snell Michael Rodney M.S Jan-78 Radar Measurement of Rainfall Over Large Bodies of Water Dr. John Lewis ---
Tao Wei-Kuo --- M.S May-78 A Numerical Simulation of Deep Convection in the Tropics Dr. Su-tzai Soong ---
Johnson Claudia Marie M.S May-79 Empirical Wintertime Relationships Between Extremes in Arctic Sea Ice and the Circulation of the Lower Atmosphere Dr. John Walsh ---
Liou Ming-Tao --- M.S May-79 The Kinematic and Thermodynamic Structure of a Mid-Latitude Squall-Line Dr. Yoshi Ogura ---
Mulokwa Wilson Nasongo M.S May-79 Poleward Momentum Flux and Kinetic Energy Conversion Between Eddies and Zonal Flow Dr. Man-Kin Mak ---
Mostek Anthony Joseph M.S Jan-80 Relationships Between Large-Scale Corn Yield Anomalies and Precipitation and Temperature Patterns Dr. John Walsh ---
Lo Sy-Shin --- M.S May-80 Variational Adjustment of Data in Successive Time Levels by Using Thompson’s Equation Dr. John Lewis ---
Tai King-Sheng --- M.S May-80 Vertical Coupling of Synoptic-Scale Disturbances in the Tropics Dr. Yoshi Ogura ---
Crawford Stephen Leslie M.S Aug-80 A Study of the Sensitivity of the Winter Mean Meridional Circulation to Sources of Heat and Momentum Dr. Takashi Sasamori ---
Paolino Daniel Angelo M.S Aug-80 Variability of the Seasonal Northern Hemispheric Surface Atmospheric Circulation Dr. Kevin Trenberth ---
Merzlock Paul --- M.S Oct-80 A Study of the Interrelationship of Synoptic and Mesoscale Environments on Local Storm Generation Dr. Su-tzai Soong ---
Swanson Gary Steven M.S Oct-80 Interannual Variability in the Southern Hemisphere Troposphere Dr. Kevin Trenberth ---
Kao Chih-Yue Jim M.S May-81 A Barotropic-Baroclinic Instability Study of the Onset-Vortex of the Southwest Monsoon in 1979 Dr. Man-Kin Mak ---
Peterson Miriam Rorig M.S May-81 Seasonal Snow Cover and the Wintertime Climate of the United States Dr. John Walsh ---
Allen David Wayne M.S Aug-81 Large-Scale Patterns of Precipitation and Atmospheric Circulation over the United States Dr. John Walsh ---
Chen Jer-Herng --- M.S Aug-81 The Correlation Between Meridional Sensible Heat Transport and Temperature Gradient in the Lower Troposphere Dr. Takashi Sasamori ---
Portis Diane Hurley M.S Aug-81 The Kinematic and Thermodynamic Structure of a Mid-Latitude Cold Front Dr. Yoshi Ogura ---
Tucek David Robert M.S Aug-81 Short-Term Climatic Variability and Associated Surface Fluctuations in the Western Hemisphere Dr. John Walsh ---
Bresch James Francis M.S May-82 Raindrop Axis Ratios Dr. Kenneth Beard ---
Weaver Sandra Krause M.S Aug-82 A Meteorological Interpretation of Wet Deposition Patterns from Three Rain Events over Central Illinois Dr. Richard Semonin ---
Droegemeier Kelvin Kay M.S Oct-82 Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulations of Deep Convection Produced by Interacting Thunderstorm Outflows Dr. Robert Wilhelmson ---
Juang Hann-Ming Henry M.S Oct-82 Diurnal Cycle of Storm Events Observed in SESAME II (19-20 April 1979) Dr. Yoshi Ogura ---
Shyu Kae --- M.S Jan-83 A Study of Tropical Cyclone Motion Using Satellite Sounder Data Dr. Stanley Kidder ---
Shin Kyung-Sup --- M.S Jan-83 An Aircraft Measurement of the Subsynoptic Scale Properties on the Onset-Vortex of the Summer-Monsoon in 1979 Dr. Man-Kin Mak ---
Cheng Yen-Fei Chao M.S May-83 Quantified Associations between Northern Hemisphere Snow Cover and Large-Scale Circulation on Monthly Time Scales Dr. John Walsh ---
Chen Shyh-Chin --- M.S Aug-83 Numerical Simulation of Tropical Convective Cloud Clusters with Ice Parameterization Dr. Su-tzai Soong ---
Yang Han-Yun --- M.S Aug-83 Climatology of the Potential Vorticity Budget in the Northern Hemisphere and Some Theoretical Interpretations Dr. Takashi Sasamori ---
Shin Won-Tae Kwon M.S Oct-83 Quasi-Biennial Oscillation of the Sea-Level Pressure in the Northern Hemisphere Dr. Kevin Trenberth ---
Weaver Steven Paul M.S May-84 A Study of Eastern Pacific Tropical Cyclogenesis Using Data from the Global Weather Experiment Dr. Stanley Kidder ---
Christy John Raymond M.S Aug-84 Interannual Variability in the Distribution of the Mass of the Atmosphere Dr. Kevin Trenberth ---
Jiang Jih-Yih --- M.S Oct-84 A Modeling Study of Heating and Drying Effects of Convective Clouds in an Extratropical Mesoscale Convective System Dr. Yoshi Ogura ---
Wu Huey-Tzu --- M.S Jan-85 A Multi-Spectral Study of the Saint Louis Area Under Snow-Covered Conditions using NOAA-7 Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer Data Dr. Stanley Kidder ---
Cai Ming --- M.S May-85 A Cold Season North America Climatology of Strong Vertical Wind Shear Dr. John Gyakum Dr. Man-Kin Mak
Green George Douglas M.S May-85 Synoptic and Mesoscale Conditions Prior to the Onset of a Severe Convective Event over the Cooperative Convective Precipitation Experiment Observational Network Dr. John Gyakum ---
Wu Ruey-Hwa --- M.S May-85 The Influence of Soil Moisture on Summer Temperature Variations over Eurasia Dr. John Walsh ---
Gudgel Richard Glen M.S Oct-85 Canadian Climatic Trends and Snow Pack Influence on Regional Temperatures Dr. John Walsh ---
Samuels Katherine Joann M.S Oct-85 An Evaluation of the Accuracy of Current Quanti-tative and Probability of Precipitation Forecasts Dr. John Gyakum ---
Chin Hung-Neng Steve M.S Jan-86 Relationships between Deep Convection and Synoptic-Scale Disturbances in the Tropics Observed in the Northern Winter 1978-1979 Dr. Yoshi Ogura ---
Chance Barbara Ann M.S Aug-86 Application of Satellite Data to the Variational Analysis of the Three Dimensional Wind Field Dr. John Gyakum Dr. Stanley Kidder
Orsolini Yvan Joseph M.S Aug-86 Time Development of Disturbances in a Baroclinic Flow Dr. Takashi Sasamori ---
Barker Earl Stanley M.S May-87 A Synoptic Examination of an Explosive Land Cyclone Dr. John Gyakum ---
Huang Jin --- M.S May-87 The Simulation of Convective Activities in a Quasi-Compressible System Dr. John Anderson ---
Keane James Nicholas M.S May-87 Doppler Measurement and Analysis of Thunderstorm Outflow Events Near the Memphis Airport Dr. John Anderson ---
Mills Boniface James M.S May-87 Analysis of a Wintertime Mesolow Over the Midwestern United States Dr. John Walsh ---
Gruner Elissa Lynn M.S Oct-87 Atmosphere/Biosphere Interaction with a Simple Energy-Balance Climate Model Dr. John Anderson ---
Chapman William Laurence M.S Oct-88 A Multifield Analog Approach to Sea Ice Forecasting Dr. John Walsh ---
Guinan Patrick Edward M.S Oct-88 A Case Study of an Intense South Texas Snowstorm During January 12-13, 1985 Dr. John Gyakum ---
Ferguson Michael Paul M.S Oct-88 An Analysis of Atmospheric Persistence Over Monthly Time Scales Dr. John Walsh ---
Andrews Block Macdonald M.S Oct-89 Ultra-Large Drop Growth and Survival in Hawaiian Rainbands Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Shields Michael Todd M.S Jan-90 Dynamical Forcing and Mesoscale Organization of Precipitation Bands in a Midwest Winter Cyclonic Storm Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Schaufelberger Daniel Edward M.S May-90 The Influence of Electrostatic Charge and Relative Humidity on the Coalescence of Small Free Falling Water Drops Dr. Kenneth Beard ---
Timlin Michael Shawn M.S May-90 The Parameterization of Heat Transport by Transient Eddies Dr. John Walsh ---
Chang Jen-Cheng --- M.S Jan-91 Dynamical Empirical Orthogonal Functions and Low-Frequency Variability Dr. Man-Kin Mak ---
Collins Brian Patrick M.S Jan-91 Investigation of a Large Amplitude Gravity Wave in the Midwest United States:  A Case Study of the 5 January 1989 Event Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Petersen Mary Schoen M.S Jan-91 Implementation of a Semi-Physical Model for Examining Solar Radiation in the Midwest Dr. Peter Lamb ---
Holdridge Donna Jean M.S Jan-92 A Laboratory Investigation of Electrostatic Charge and Relative Humidity Influences on the Coalescence of Precipitation-Size Water Drops Dr. Kenneth Beard ---
Li Meng --- M.S Jan-92 Mesoscale Structure of a Narrow Precipitation Zone Embedded Within Flow Over an Intense Winter Anticyclone Dr. Mohan Ramamurthy Dr. Robert Rauber
Entwistle Clarence Bruce M.S May-92 Analysis of the Nature of Zero Feedback in the Climate System Using a Multilayer Radiative-Convective Model Dr. Michael Schlesinger ---
Laird Neil Francis M.S May-92 A New Investigation of Relative Humidity and Electrostatic Charge Influences on the Coalescence of Precipitation Drops Dr. Kenneth Beard ---
Malhotra Naresh K M.S May-92 A Comparative Study of Large Amplitude Gravity Waves Dr. Mohan Ramamurthy Dr. Robert Rauber
Hollandsworth Stacey Marie M.S Oct-92 An Observational Study of the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation Dr. Kenneth Bowman ---
Christensen David L M.S Jan-94 Synoptic Scale Environment of a Mesoscale Gravity Wave Event Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Mangus III Nicholas J M.S Jan-94 An Investigation of Barotropic Mixing in Response to Transient Forcing Near the Antarctic Polar Vortex Dr. Kenneth Bowman ---
Zhou Xin --- M.S Jan-94 Water Vapor Flux Convergence Over the Arctic Ocean and the Mackenzie Drainage Basin Dr. John Walsh ---
Chen Lih-Ho --- M.S May-94 Numerical Simulation of a Large Amplitude Gravity Wave Dr. Mohan Ramamurthy ---
Guo Qixhou --- M.S May-94 The Role of Synoptic and Mesoscale Forcings in the Central and Southern Plains Storm of 5–6 March 1989 Dr. Mohan Ramamurthy ---
Ramankutty Navin --- M.S May-94 An Empirical Estimate of Climate Sensitivity Dr. Michael Schlesinger ---
Szumowski Marcin Jan M.S May-94 Formation and Evolution of Rain in Warm, Convective Tropical Clouds Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Munoz Luis A M.S Aug-94 Structure and Evolution of Thunderstorms Encountering Temperature Inversions Dr. Robert Wilhelmson ---
Austin Gary R M.S May-95 Doppler Radar and High-Resolution Satellite Analysis of Trade-Wind Cloud Clusters and Rainbands Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Durkee Russell Irving M.S May-95 Laboratory Measurements of Collision Efficiencies for Cloud Drops with Negligible Electric Charge Dr. Kenneth Beard ---
Manikin Geoffrey Stephen M.S May-95 Short-Range Ensemble Forecasting Dr. Mohan Ramamurthy ---
Xu Xudong --- M.S May-95 Analyses of Aircraft Measurements of Raindrop Shape in CAPE Dr. Kenneth Beard ---
Hall Steven Edward M.S Aug-95 A Diagnostic Analysis of ‘Superstorm ‘93 Dr. Mohan Ramamurthy ---
Grzelak Thomas Robert M.S Jan-96 The Structure and Evolution of a Rocky Mountain Lee Cyclone During STORM-FEST Dr. Mohan Ramamurthy ---
Dekker Paul Sergei M.S May-96 The Influence of Inland Rivers on the Structure of the Sea Breeze As Determined from Dual-Doppler Radar Observations Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Shu Jingjun --- M.S May-96 Short-Range Ensemble Forecasting with Large-Scale Initial Errors Dr. Mohan Ramamurthy ---
Steve III  Ronald A M.S May-96 Evolution of Convective Elements in Lake-Effect Boundary Layers Dr. Robert Rauber Dr. David Kristovich
Shy Timothy Laurence M.S Aug-96 Sonar-Measured Ice Drafts at the North Pole:  Associations with Ice Motion History and Geostrophic Wind Dr. John Walsh ---
Liu Song --- M.S May-97 Laboratory Measurements of the Effects of Air Pressure on the Coalescence between Small Precipitation Drops Dr. Kenneth Beard ---
Moore Robert Joseph M.S May-97 A Laboratory Study of Evaporation Ice Nuclei Dr. Kenneth Beard ---
Rahmes Timothy Frank M.S May-97 Atmospheric Distributions and Effects of Particles Emitted by Current and Projected Fleets of Aircraft Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Hayhoe Katharine Anne Scott M.S Aug-97 A Modelling Study of the Role of Methane in Global Climate Change Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Wang Hailan --- M.S Aug-97 Seasonal Cycle of the Climatological Stationary Waves in the Reanalysis Data Dr. Mingfang Ting ---
Bramer Daniel James M.S May-98 A Study of Short-Range Ensemble Forecasts With Small-Scale Initial Errors Dr. Mohan Ramamurthy ---
Van Dorn Jeffery Lloyd M.S May-98 A Laboratory Study of the Influence of Temperature on Coalescence Between Small Precipitation Drops Dr. Kenneth Beard ---
Olthoff Larry Scott M.S Aug-98 A 25-Year Freezing Rain Climatology Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Mlodzik Edward Andrew M.S Oct-98 Numerical Simulation of Flanking Lines Dr. Robert Wilhelmson ---
Naik Vaishali --- M.S May-99 Effects of Chlorofluorocarbon and Halon Replacement Compounds on the Global Environment Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Tao Zhining --- M.S May-99 Kinematic Study on Reactions Involving Phenoxy and Bromine Dioxide Radicals Using Discharge Flow Coupled with Mass Spectrometer Technique Dr. Zhuangjie Li ---
Barnes James M. M.S. May-99 A 25-Year Climatological Study of Heavy Snowfalls in the Chicago Metropolitan Area --- ---
Nigg Noah Matthew M.S. May-99 A Virtual Reality  Learning Environment --- ---
Phillips Adam Scott M.S Aug-99 A Climatological Study of the Evolution and Thermodynamics of Severe Arctic Cold Waves East of the Rockies Dr. John Walsh ---
Shapiro Inna V M.S Oct-99 Momentum Budget of the Climatological Annual Cycle in the Tropical Upper Troposphere Dr. Walter Robinson ---
Cao Hong --- M.S May-00 Age of Air and Stratospheric Transport Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Johnson Matthew --- M.S May-00 Studies of Short-Lived Gases Using a Three-Dimensional Model of the Global Atmosphere Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Weinand Bryce Joel M.S Oct-00 Climatological Study of the Relationship Between Clouds and Temperature During Extreme Cold Events in Canada and Alaska Dr. John Walsh ---
Bejarano Luis Fernando M.S May-01 The Response of the Momentum Budget to El Nino-Southern Oscillation in the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory Fourteen Level Rhomboidal Thirty Global Circulation Model Dr. Walter Robinson ---
Li Rong --- M.S May-01 Modeling Study of the Effect of Ozone Depletion Substances on Ozone Recovery in the Twenty-First Century Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Miller Dianne S. M.S. May-01 Freezing Precipitation: A Synoptic Weather Pattern and Sounding-Based Climatology --- ---
Schroeder Joshua John M.S Aug-02 Observed Changes to a Lake-Induced Convective Boundary Layer in the Vicinity of a Synoptic Cyclone Dr. David Kristovich ---
Naul Jasbir Singh M.S Oct-02 Cloud Drop Charges in Wintertime Layer Clouds:  Aircraft Measurements and Analysis using a One-Dimensional Electrostatic Model Dr. Kenneth Beard ---
Romine Glen Scott M.S Dec-02 A High Resolution Numerical Simulation of Hurricane Opal (1995) Dr. Robert Wilhelmson ---
Grim Joseph Alan M.S May-03 Observations of the Fine-Scale Structure and Mechanisms of Formation of Banded Precipitation Within The Northwest Quadrant of Two Wintertime Extratropical Cyclones Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Zhao Guangyu --- M.S May-03 Applicatoin of Cloud Fraction Versus View Angle Relationships to Validating the MISR Cloud Mask Over the Ocean Dr. Larry Di Girolamo ---
Malmberg Julie --- M.S May-03 Acid Rain Curriculum Development --- ---
Deng Yi --- M.S Aug-03 Midwinter Minimum of Storm Track: A Linear Instability Perspective Dr. Man-Kin Mak ---
Holicky Edward --- M.S. Aug-03 A Project to "Leave no Student Behind When it Comes to Weather Safety" --- ---
Brewer Joseph Allen M.S May-04 Challenges for Fractal Analysis in Atmospheric Science Dr. Larry Di Girolamo ---
Um Jun Shik --- M.S Aug-04 Single Scattering Properties of Aggregates of Bullet Rosettes in Cirrus Cloud Dr. Greg McFaquhar ---
Xia Junjie --- M.S Aug-04 Parameterization of the Heterogeneous Process and Analysis of Past, Current and Future Ozone Changes in the New Version of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Two-Dimensional Chemical-Transport Model Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Zhang Henian --- M.S Aug-04 Numerical Simulations of Hurricane Erin (2001) Dr. Greg McFaquhar ---
Cellitti Michael Philip M.S May-05 Extreme Cold Air Outbreaks, the Polar Vortex, and the Large Scale Circulation Dr. John Walsh ---
Gerbush Mathieu Robert M.S May-05 Surface Heat Fluxes over Lake Erie Pack Ice Fields Dr. David Kristovich ---
O'Connor Samuel J M.S May-05 Associations Between Cyclone Deepening Rates and Jet Streak-Driven Divergence Dr. John Walsh ---
Kruk Michael C M.S Aug-05 Bow Echoes During Bamex:  Assessing Transitions in Surface Wind Damage Using WSR-88D Data Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Estrem Marcia R M.S Oct-05 Analysis of Vertical Motions in Fine-Scale Winter Precipitation Bands using Wind Profiler Doppler Spectra Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Jackman Stephen K M.S Oct-05 Relationship Between the Low-Level Environmental Wind Field and the Occurrence and Location of Shore-Parallel Lake-Effect Bands Dr. David Kristovich ---
Davison Jennifer L M.S Dec-05 The Temperature Effect on the Coalescence Efficiency of Small Precipitation Drops and its Implications on Interpreting the Relative Humidity Effect Dr. Kenneth Beard ---
Riepe Erin L M.S Dec-05 Updated Analysis of HCFC-123 (CHCI2CF3) and HCFC-124 (CHCIFCF3) Ozone Depletion Potentials Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Li Yue --- M.S Dec-05 Potential Future Effects on Ozone From Human Related Emissions:  Two Test Cases Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Roussy Katie --- M.S Aug-06 Earth’s Atmosphere A Resource for Elementary School Educators Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Bye Beth Amy M.S Aug-06 Estimating Biogenic Volatile Organic Compound Emissions Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Snodgrass Eric R M.S Aug-06 Precipitation Characteristics from Trade Wind Clouds During Rico Derived From Radar, Satellite and Aircraft Measurements Dr. Larry Di Girolamo ---
Smith Andrea M M.S Aug-06 Explaining the Variability of Cloud Microphysics in Stratiform Regions of BAMEX MCSS Using High-Resolution Radar and Optical Array Probe Measurements Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Colon Robles Marile --- M.S Oct-06 The Influence of Low-Level Wind Speed on Droplet Spectra Near Cloud Base in Trade Wind Cumulus Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Hertel Anne --- M.S Oct-06 An Assessment of General Circulation Model Simulations of Atmospheric Teleconnection Patterns Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Cronce Lee --- M.S Dec-06 Hail Embryo Differences Between Simulated High Plains and Oklahoma Storms Dr. Robert Wilhelmson ---
Pounder Daniel Joseph M.S May-07 Relationship Isolation and Variable Elimination of Soil and Surface Layer Data Through Principal Component Analysis Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Kurz Daniel --- M.S Aug-07 The Atmospheric Response to Climate-Driven Arctic Terrestrial Ecosystem Changes In A Coupled Atmosphere-Biosphere Model Dr. Peter Snyder ---
Guarente Bryan Andrew M.S Aug-07 WRF Simulations of a Severe Squall Line: Comparisons Against High Resolution Dual- And Quad-Doppler Radar Measurements from BAMEX Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Mueller Kevin J M.S Jan-08 Stereo Observation of Polar Stratospheric Clouds Dr. Larry Di Girolamo ---
Clark Joseph --- M.S Jul-08 Wind-Cloud Relationships From Reanalyzes and Observations at A Costal Arctic Location Dr. John Walsh ---
Barthold Faye E M.S Dec-08 The Spatial Evolution of Clouds and Snow in a Lake-Effect Boundary Layer Dr. David Kristovich ---
Plummer David --- M.S Dec-08 Supercooled Liquid Water Detection Using Dual-Polarization Radar in Orographic cloud Systems Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Dooley Amanda L M.S Dec-08 Ice Microphysics Observations in Tropical Cyclones from Namma Dr. Greg McFaquhar ---
Yang Huiguang --- M.S Apr-09 A Simplified Climate Model for Aviation and Other Emissions—AVIMPACT Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Hampton Justin A M.S May-09 Study of Fine Scale Mesoscale Precipitation Bands in the Trowal Region of a Extratropical Cyclones Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Schiffer Nicole J M.S Jul-09 Gulf of California Surges: Identification and Climatology Dr. Steve Nesbitt ---
Hankes Issac E M.S Jul-09 Characteristics of Extreme Cold Airmasses Over the North American Subarctic Dr. John Walsh ---
Strey Sara T M.S Jul-09 The Effects of An Extreme Arctic Sea Ice Minimum on the Northern Hemisphere Atmosphere During Late Autumn and Early Winter Dr. John Walsh ---
VanLoocke Andrew D M.S Oct-09 The Impacts of Miscanthus Production on the Midwest U.S. Hydrologic Cycle Dr. Carl Bernacchi Dr. Tracy Twine
Tackett Jason Lucas M.S Oct-09 Aerosol Spatial Variability in the Vicinity of Marine Boundary Layer Clouds Observed By Satellite-Based Lidar Dr. Larry Di Girolamo ---
Mills Catrin M M.S Oct-09 Seasonal Variation and Spatial Patterns of the Atmospheric Component of the Pacific of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation Dr. John Walsh ---
Richardson Tosha K M.S Dec-09 Estimates of Global Sources and Sinks of Carbon From Land Cover and Land Use Changes Dr. Atul Jain ---
Pitcel Michelle M M.S May-10 Idealized Modeling of the Role of Stability and Shear on Mesoscale Gravity Wave Evolution Dr. Greg McFaquhar ---
Kaufeld Wendilyn J M.S May-10 Toward Assessing the Effects of Aerosols on Deep Convection: A Numerical Study Using the WRF-Chemistry Model Dr. Steve Nesbitt ---
Workoff Thomas --- M.S May-10 A Study of the Effect of Lake Erie on Deep Convective Systems Dr. David Kristovich ---
Lindner Daniela --- M.S May-10 Characterization of the Modes of Interannual-To-Centennial Variability in Observed Near-Surface Temperatures Dr. Michael Schlesinger ---
Bae Kenny --- M.S May-10 Measurements of Small Ice Crystals in Arctic Cirrus: Observations From the Indirect and Semi-Direct Aerosol Campaign (ISDAC) Dr. Greg McFaquhar ---
Minor Hilary Ann M.S Jul-10 Trade Wind Cloud Evolution Observed by Polarization Radar:  Relationship to Aerosol Characteristics Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Keeler Jason M M.S Aug-10 An Observational Investigation of Lake-Breeze Frontal Movement Through the Chicago Area Dr. David Kristovich ---
Gleicher Kirstin J M.S Dec-10 A Vorticity Analysis of the Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of the Beaufort Anticyclone Dr. John Walsh ---
Harnos Daniel --- M.S Dec-10 Convective Structure and its Evolution in Tropical Cyclones as Observed by Passive Microwave Sensors in Relation to Intensity Change Dr. Steve Nesbitt ---
Jones Alexandra L M.S Dec-10 Evaluating and Correcting the Effect of Sensor Spatial Resolution on Cloud Fraction Derived From Satellite Instruments Dr. Larry Di Girolamo ---
Traiteur Justin Joseph M.S May-11 A Short-Term Ensemble Wind-Speed Forecasting System for Wind Power Applications Dr. Somnath Baidya Roy ---
Stewart Brooke --- M.S May-11 Changes in Frequency of Extreme Temperature and Precipitation Events in Alaska Dr. John Walsh ---
Khan Ibraheen Muhammad Pasha M.S Dec-11 Preparation for CWRF Downscaling Climate Prediction Over Pakistan: Development of IiCWPS Surface Processing and Analysis of Regional Precipitation Teleconnection Dr. Xin-Zhong Liang ---
Jackson Robert C M.S Dec-11 The Dependence of Arctic Mixed Phase Stratus Ice Cloud Microphysics on Aerosol Concentration Using Observations Acquired During ISDAC and M-PACE Dr. Greg McFaquhar ---
Bose Suchismita --- M.S Dec-11 Increases and Decreases in the Fine Mode Fraction of Aerosol Optical Depth with Increasing Relative Humidity Dr. Larry Di Girolamo ---
Reed Kimberly Ann M.S Dec-11 Tropical Orographic Rainfall Regimes According to the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission Dr. Steve Nesbitt ---
Fritz Cody L M.S Dec-11 A Numerical Model Study About the Impacts of Dry Air on Tropical Cyclone Formation Dr. Zhup Wang ---
Rosenow Andrew --- M.S Dec-11 Exploring Methods to Extract Vertical Motions in Winter Storms Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Norris Bethany --- M.S Jan-12 An Investigation of the Relationship Between Low Cloud Cover and Lower Tropospheric Stability Using MISR Dr. Larry Di Girolamo ---
Bard Luke --- M.S May-12 Trend Reversal in Lake Michigan Contribution to Snowfall Dr. David Kristovich ---
Syrowski Ann M M.S May-12 Internal VS. External Forcings in Supercell Interactions and Their Impact On Storm Morphology and Intensity Dr. Robert Wilhelmson ---
Wegman Joseph --- M.S May-12 Electric Charging in the Comma-Head Regions of continental Winter Cyclones Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Rastogi Deeksha --- M.S May-12 A Numerical Study of Cropland-Atmosphere Feedbacks by Incorporating a Crop Growth Module in the WRF Model Dr. Somnath Baidya Roy ---
Zhang Gan --- M.S May-12 Interannual Variability of the Atlantic Hadley Circulation in Boreal Summer and Its Impacts on Tropical Cyclone Activity Dr. Zhuo Wang ---
Maliawco, Jr. Richard J M.S Jul-12 An Ensemble Modeling Approach to Examining the Impact of the Saharan Air Layer on the Evolution of an Idealized Tropical Cyclone Dr. Greg McFaquhar ---
Peterson Melissa Karen M.S Jul-12 Investigation of the Comma-Head Stability Structure of Wintertime Mid-Lattitude Cyclones Using High-Resolution Observations Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Haney Conor O M.S May-13 Cloud Drop Effective Radius For Trade Wind Cumuli Observed During RICO By Aircraft and Modis Dr. Larry Di Girolamo ---
Schulz Amanda R M.S May-13 Understanding Precipitation, Cold Pools, and Cloud Arcs In The Tropics Dr. Robert Rauber Dr. Brian Jewett
Van Leer Kevin W M.S May-13 Storm Mergers and Their Role in Tornado Genesis During the 2011 Joplin Storm Dr. Robert Wilhelmson Dr. Brian Jewett
Chiu Samantha L M.S Jul-13 Mesoscale and Storm Ingredients of Tornadic Supercells Producing Long-Track Tornadoes in the 2011 Alabama Super Outbreak Dr. Robert Wilhelmson Dr. Brian Jewett
Mascio Jeana R M.S Dec-13 The Use of Gamma Distributions to Quantify the Dependence of Cloud Particle Size Distributions in Hurricanes on Cloud and Environmental Conditions Dr. Greg McFaquhar ---
Cervarich Matthew C M.S Dec-13 A Numerical Study of Surface Air Temperature Response to Vertical Mixing and Momentum Extraction By Wind Farms and The Impacts of Wind Farms on Mesoscale Boundaries Dr. Somnath Baidya Roy ---
Ciuro Sanchez Darienne M M.S Dec-13 The Tambora Project: An Atmospheric Simulation and Historical Evaluation of the Mount Tambora Eruption and Its Impacts on Global Climate and Society (1815-18) Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Janssen Emily Elizabeth M.S Dec-13 Trends and Projections of Extreme Precipitation Over the Contiguous United States Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Houghton Allison N M.S May-14 Development of the Polarized Monte Carlo Three Dimensional Radiative Transfer Model 13RC-POL Dr. Larry Di Girolamo ---
Jones Amanda --- M.S May-14 Investing the Impacts of Entrainment on Nucleation Scavenging of Black Carbon Particles Through Particle-Resolved Simulations Dr. Nicole Riemer ---
Gacek Zaneta Karolina M.S May-14 Modeling Nighttime Chemistry with WRF/CHEM: Sensitivity to Verical Resolution and Boundary Layer Parameterization Dr. Nicole Riemer ---
Sanyal Swarnali --- M.S Aug-14 Black Carbon Mixing State In Pari During Megapoli: Connecting Particle Resolved Observation To Particle Resolved Modeling Dr. Nicole Riemer ---
Li Hui --- M.S Dec-14 Modeled Sensitivity of the Northwestern Pacific Upper-Ocean Responses to Tropical Cyclones in a Fully Coupled Climate Model With Varying Ocean Grid Resolution Dr. Ryan Sriver ---
Jin Ying --- M.S May-15 Modeling of N2O /emission from Unmanaged Terrestrial Ecosystem Soils Dr. Atul Jain ---
King Megan R M.S May-15 A Nonlinear Least Squares Inversion to the Single-Scattering Three-Dimensional Radiative Transfer Equation for Satellite-Based Tomography Dr. Larry Di Girolamo ---
Kumler Andrew C M.S May-15 Implications of Climate Change on Energy Demand and Growing-Degree Days Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Zobel Zachary T M.S Aug-15 Investigating the Link Between Arctic Sea Ice, North Pacific Geopotential Height Anomalies, and Precipitation Across the United States Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Phoenix Daniel Benjamin M.S Aug-15 Aviation Effects on Air Quality and Climate in Present Day and Mid-Century Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Guerroro Spencer White M.S Aug-15 Analyzing the Temperature Dimension of University of Illinois Electricity Demand Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Finlon Joseph A M.S Dec-15 A Comparison of X-Band Polarization Parameters with In-Situ Microphysical Measurements in the Comma Head of Two Winter Cyclones Dr. Greg McFaquhar Dr. Robert Rauber
Stechman Daniel M M.S Dec-15 Interaction of an Upper-Tropospheric Jet with a Squall Line Originating Along a Cold Frontal Boundary Dr. Robert Rauber Dr. Greg McFaquhar
Wendt Nathan Allen M.S Dec-15 Effects of Environmental Shear and Buoyancy on Simulated Supercell Interactions Dr. Robert Rauber Dr. Brian Jewett
Duffy George A M.S May-16 Evaluations of Microphysical Parameterizations in Retrieval Algorithms for Snowfall Particle Size Distributions from Dual Frequency Radar Measurements Dr. Greg McFaquhar Dr. Steven Nesbitt
Choi Stella Lina M.S May-16 Integrating Social Media and Rainfall Data to Understand the Impacts of Severe Weather in Argentina Dr. Steve Nesbitt ---
Owens Nathan David M.S May-16 The Role of Lake Enhancement in the Evolution of The 2011 Chicago-Area Groundhog’s Day Blizzard Dr. Robert Rauber Dr. Brian Jewett
Mulholland Jake Patrick M.S Aug-16 Observations of Misovortices within the 7 January 2014 Long Lake-Axis-Parallel Lake-Effect Snow Band During the Ontario Winter Lake-Effect Systems Project Dr. Robert Rauber Dr. Jeff Frame
Choate Jessica Joy M.S Dec-16 Source Air Feeding Convection Within a Nocturnal Mesoscale Convective System During the Evolution from Surface-Based to Elevated Convection Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Singh Itinderjot --- M.S Dec-16 Extreme Landfalling Atmospheric River Events in Arizona:  Possible Future Changes Dr. Francina Dominguez ---
Vega-Westhoff Benjamin Aaron M.S Dec-16 Analyzing the Effects of Unforced Natural Variability and Anthropogenic Forcing on Enso Variability Using CESM Dr. Ryan Sriver ---
Marion Geoffrey --- M.S May-17 Controls of Updraft Size, Cold Pool Characteristics, and Potential Tornado Intensity in Supercell Thunderstorms Dr. Robert J. Trapp ---
Shrestha Suravi --- M.S May-17 Dynamics and Drivers of Land Use Cover Changes in Bangladesh Dr. Atul Jain ---
Li Yinrui --- M.S Aug-17 Sensitivity of Black Carbon Aging to Modeling Assumption in Cam-Cem Dr. Nicole Riemer Dr. Donald Wubbles
Zhang Jun --- M.S Aug-17 Evaluating the Regional Impact of Aircraft Emissions on Climate and the Capabilities of Simplified Climate Model Dr. Donald Wuebbles ---
Thayer Jeffrey --- M.S Dec-17 Role of Multiscale Atmospheric Conditions in the Evolution of Convective Organization during MJO-1 Dynamo/Cindy/Amie Dr. Deanna Hence ---
Lee Byungsuk --- M.S Dec-17 Three-Dimensional Cloud Volume Reconstruction from the Multi-Angle Imaging Spectroradiometer Dr. Larry Di Girolamo ---
Su Ming --- M.S Dec-17 The Impact of Vertical Variations of Cloud Microphysics and Drizzle on the Angular Anisotropic Behavior of Weighted cloud Droplet Effective Radius Dr. Larry Di Girolamo ---
Janiszeski Andrew R M.S May-18 Structure of an East Coast Cyclone Derived from Airborne Radar and Model Diagnostics Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Chase Randy J M.S May-18 Evaluation of Triple-Frequency Radar Retrieval of Snowfall Properties Using Coincident Airborne In-Situ Observations During Olympex Dr. Steve Nesbitt ---
Huang Andrew K M.S May-18 Analyzing El Nino Southern Oscillation Predictions from Long-Short-Term-Memory Models Dr. Ryan Sriver ---
Fu Dongwei   M.S 00-2018 Examination of the Behavior of Modis-Retrieved Cloud Droplet Effective Radius Through MISR-MODIS Data Fusion Professor Larry Di Girolamo  
Gupta Siddhant --- M.S May-18 Observations of Aerosol-Cloud Interactions with Varying Vertical Seperation between BioMass-Burning Aerosols and Stratocumulus Clouds over the South-East Atlantic Dr. Greg McFaquhar ---
Mallinson Holly --- M.S Aug-18 Microphysical Influences on Cold Pools Dr. Sonia Lasher-Trapp ---
Lammers Andrew --- M.S Aug-18 Effects of Atmospheric Profiles on Local Infrasound Propagation Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Gray Kevin --- M.S Aug-18 An Investigation of the Development of Supercells in the Indiana and Ohio Tornado Outbreak of 24 August 2016 using a WRF Model Simulation Dr. Jeff Frame ---
Engelsen Bryan --- M.S Aug-18 The Effects of Entrainment in the Developing and Rotating Stages of Supercell Thunderstorms Dr. Sonia Lasher-Trapp ---
CrowleyFarenga Remy --- M.S Aug-18 Spatiotemporal Variation of PM over the Contiguous United States Dr. Larry Di Girolamo Dr. Nicole Riemer
Chug Divyansh --- M.S Aug-18 Isolating the Observed Influence of Vegetation Variability of La Plata River Basin on the Climate of South America Dr. Francina Dominguez ---
King David Raymond M.S May-19 Boundary Layer Temporal Evolution Observed By Doppler Lidar Upwind of a Lake-Effect Snow Even Dr. David Kristovich ---
Scott Emma Lee M.S Aug-19 The Influence of Primary Nucleation and Rime Splintering on Ice Number Concentrations in Southern Ocean Cumuli Dr. Sonia Lasher-Trapp ---
Miller Rose --- M.S Aug-19 Supermicron-Size Aerosol Particles Originating from Biomass Burning in South-Central Africa Dr. Greg McFaquhar Dr. Robert Rauber
Springer Adam --- M.S Dec-19 Investigation of the Structure of Natural Orographic Clouds Embedded within Atmospheric River Type Flow Over the Payette Mountains in Idaho Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Miller Cameron --- M.S Dec-19 Radar Observations of Misovortices Within Multiple Long-Lake-Axis-Parallel Lake-Effect Bands During the Owles Project Dr. Jeff Frame ---
Gasparik Jessica --- M.S Dec-19 Particle-Resolved Modeling for Evaluating Assumptions In Aerosol Studies Dr. Nicole Riemer ---
Chen Shaowen "Amy" --- M.S Dec-19 Environments Associated with Giant Hail-Producing Thunderstorms in Northern Argentina Dr. Deanna Hence ---
Bieri Carolina --- M.S Dec-19 Impacts of Large-Scale Soil Moisture Anomalies on Regional Hydroclimate in Southeastern South America Dr. Francina Dominguez ---
Zaremba Troy --- M.S May-20 Cloud Top Phase Characterization of Cold Sector Southern Ocean Clouds and Ice Production at Warm Cloud Top Temperatures: Results from the SOCRATES Field Campaign Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Sessa Michael --- M.S May-20 The Observed Relationship between Tornado Intensity and Pretornadic Mesocyclone Characteristics and Environments Dr. Robert J. Trapp ---
Choi Eunkyoung --- M.S May-20 Modeling the Combined Environmental Effects on Net Land Carbon Flux in the Present and Future Scenarios Dr. Atul Jain ---
Chehak Devin --- M.S May-20 Analyses of Quasi-Linear Convective System Tornado Characteristics, Environments, and Genesis Mechanisms Dr. Robert J. Trapp ---
Allen Luke Robert M.S 00-2020 Quantifying Entrainment and Dilution in Numerical Simulations of Developing Thunderstorms Professor Sonia Lasher-Trapp  
Adams Alexander --- M.S May-20 High Resolution Numerical Simulation of a Nocturnal Mesoscale Convective System: Comparison with Pecan Observations Dr. Robert Rauber ---
Rivelli-Zea Lina Esther M.S 00-2020 Relampago-Cacti Drop Size Distribution Observations and the Implications for Cloud and Hydrologic Studies Dr. Steve Nesbitt ---
Sharma Prateek   M.S 00-2020 Estimation of the Global Carbon Fluxes Due to Agricultural Management Activities Using a Land Surface Model (ISAM) Professor Atul Jain  
Varcie Megan Marie M.S 00-2021 Precipitation Growth Processes in the Comma Head Region of an East Coast Winter Storm Professor Robert M. Rauber ---
Grover Maxwell Austin M.S 00-2021 Estimating Midlevel Updraft Characteristics and Severe Weather IntensityThrought the Lens of Overshooting Tops Professor Robert Trapp ---
Woods Matthew James M.S 00-2021 Understanding Extreme Tornado Events Under Future Climate Change Through the Pseudo-Global Warming Methodology Professor Robert Trapp ---
Villegas-Bravo Javier Alfredo M.S 00-2021 Development and Verification of the NASA Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols Operational Cloud Mask Professor Larry Di Girolamo ---
James Scott Gregory M.S. May-22 Characterizing the Role of Blocking in Frontal Precipitation Enhancement Near and Upstream of the Olympic Mountains Assistant Professor Deanna Hence ---
Wang Songning --- M.S 00-2022 Change in the Frequency of Tornado Activity in China with Climate Change Professor Robert J. Trapp ---
Zhou Fangyi --- M.S 00-2022 Using Self-Organizing Maps to Understand the Effects of Synoptic Configurations on Western North Pacific Tropical Cyclones Professor Stephen Nesbitt ---
Boyd Kevin Patrick M.S 00-2022 A Genesis Potential Index for Polar Lows Professor Zhuo Wang ---
Ye Jiacheng --- M.S 00-2022 An Origin of North American Monsoon Retreat Biases in Climate Models Professor Zhuo Wang ---
Goodnight James Seth M.S 00-2022 Quantification of QLCS Tornadogenesis, Associated Characteristics, and Environments Across a Large Sample Professor Jeff Trapp ---
Kim Seung Uk --- M.S 00-2022 Moisture Sources During Hydrological Extremes in the Midwestern United States Associate Professor Francina Dominguez ---
Orendorf Sophie A. M.S 00-2022 A Convective Windstorm in a Future Climate: A Pseudo-Global Warming Study of the 10 August 202 Midwest Derecho Professor Sonia Lasher-Trapp Professor Jeff Trapp
Ragauskis Michael Thomas M.S 00-2022 A Flood Preparedness Tool for Chicago: Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model Downscaling to Improve Rainfall Forecasts and Flood Mitigation Associate Professor Francina Dominguez Research Scientist Brian Jewett
Ross Tobias Innes David M.S. 00-2022 An Investigation into the Effects of CCN on the Timing of Convective Cold Pool Initiation Professor Sonia Lasher-Trapp  
Housenga Rylan J. M.S. 00-2022 Investigating the Longevity of Significant-Tornado Producing Supercells Teaching Assistant Professor Jeff Frame ---
Elizondo Antonio M. M.S May-23 Assessing Large-Scale Climate Influences on U.S. Tornado Outbreaks and Potential Insurance Industry Applications Associate Professor Ryan L. Sriver ---
De Vera Michie Vianca M.S May-23 The Macrophysical Properties of Shallow Cumulus Clouds from Moderate-and High-Resolution Satellite Data Collected Over the Tropical Western Pacific  Professor Larry Di Girolamo ---
Sagrestano Sophia  Mary M.S 00-2023 Use of Airborne Lidar for Boundary Layer Entrainment Zone Observations Dr. David Kristovich ---
Nied Joseph --- M.S May-24 Evaluating the Capabilities of Supervised Machine Learning Techniques for Operational Over-Ocean Cloud Masking with Satellite Imagers Professor Larry Di Girolamo ---
Heimes Kaylee Elizabeth M.S May-24 Manifestation of Elevated Convection Within Wintertime Extratropical Cyclones During Impacts Professor Robert Rauber ---
Lundstrom John T. M.S May-24 Investigation of the Challenges Associated with the Practical Application of Atmospheric Tomography with 3D Radiative Transfer Professor Larry Di Girolamo ---
Nied Joseph --- M.S May-24     ---
D'Aquino Zachary --- M.S May-24 Parametric and Structural Uncertainties in Modeling Dry Deposition of Atmospheric Aersosol Particles Professor Nicole Riemer ---
Roegner David Timothy M.S May-24 The Influence of Thunderstorm Type on Extreme Near-Surface Wind Characteristics Professor Franklin Lombardo ---
Christo Gabrielle --- M.S May-24 The Spatial Area and Other Attributes of GOES-16 Overshooting Tops as Indicators of Potential Hail Professor Jeff Trapp ---
Killion Kyle Jarrard M.S May-24 Quantifications of Mechanisms for Damaging Wind Generation in Simulated Derecho Events Professor Robert Trapp ---
Straus Katie --- M.S May-24 An Analysis of the Surface Moisture Fluxes in the Argentinian Cordoba Region Using the 2018-2019 Relampago Field Campaign Data Professor Francina Dominguez ---
Peters McKenzie Rose M.S May-24 A Comparison of Microphysical Properties in Lake-Effect and Synoptic Snowfall Near Buffalo, NY Professor Stephen Nesbitt  
Tang Wenhan   M.S May-24 Particle-Resolved Simulations of Immersion Freezing with Multi-Species Ice Nucleating Particles Professor Nicole Riemer  
Graber Matthew --- M.S May-24 Variability of Tornado Activity in the United States and its Link to Weather Regimes Professor Ryan Sriver  
Lazarow R. Mitchell M.S May-24 A Large-Scale Investigation of Soil Moisture Feedbacks on Precipitation Intensity in the Central United State Associate Research Scientist Trent Ford  
Tam Rachel   M.S Dec-24 Drivers of the Cloud-Feedback Pattern Effect in Climate Model Simulations Professor Larry Di Girolamo Associate Professor Cristian Proistosescu
Start of PhD              
*Rennick Mary Alice PhD Oct-75 The Generation of African Waves Dr. Mankin Mak  
*Gidel Louis Thomas PhD Jan-77 Warm and Cold Atmospheric Frontogenesis Dr. John Lewis  
*Fritts David  Conrad PhD May-77 The Gravity Wave-Critical Level Interaction Dr. Marvin Geller  
Avery Susan Rykala PhD May-78 The Tropospheric Forcing and Vertical Propagation of Stationary Waves in the Atmosphere Dr. Marvin Geller  
Youngblut Carl  Edward PhD 29129 A Diagnostic Study of the Nonlinear Effects of Transient and Stationary Eddies on the Winter Mean Circulation Dr. Takashi Sasamori  
Bloom Stephen Campbell PhD May-80 The Objective Analysis of Prestorm Mesoscale Rawinsonde Data through the Imposition of Dynamical Constraints Dr. John Lewis  
Chen Ching-Sen   PhD May-80 The Effect of the Gust Front on the Generation of New Convection Dr. Robert Wilhelmson  
Chen Yi-Leng   PhD May-80 The Relationship between Organized Convective Systems and Large-Scale Fields Observed in GATE Dr. Yoshi Ogura  
Leong Keng-Hung   PhD May-80 Particle Capture by Evaporating Cloud Drops Dr. Kenneth Beard  
*Russell James Patrick PhD Oct-81 A Study of the Eastern Atlantic Intertropical Convergence Zone: Composite Structure and Initiation of Organized Convection Dr. Yoshi Ogura  
*Bennett, Jr. Theodore Joseph PhD Jan-82 A Coupled Atmosphere-Sea Ice Model Study of the Role of Sea Ice in Climatic Predictability Dr. John Walsh  
Tao Wei-Kuo   PhD Jan-83 A Numerical Study of the Structure and Vertical Transport Properties of a Tropical Convective System Dr. Su-Tzai Soong  
*Wilson Jeffrey David PhD May-83 Middle Latitude Forcing of a Model Tropical Atmosphere with Horizontally Nonuniform Basic States Dr. Mankin Mak  
Bradley Michael Morgan PhD Jan-85 The Numerical Simulation of Orographic Storms Dr. Robert Wilhelmson  
Zhang Ke-Su   PhD Jan-85 The Dynamic Stability of the Stratosphere and Mesosphere Dr. Takashi Sasamori  
Kao Chih-Yue "Jim"   PhD May-85 A Cumulus Parameterization Study with Special Attention to the Arakawa-Schubert Scheme Dr. Yoshi Ogura  
Droegemeier Kelvin Kay PhD Oct-85 The Numerical Simulation of Thunderstorm Outflow Dynamics Dr. Robert Wilhelmson  
Tai King-Sheng   PhD 31321 Observational Studies of Wave Disturbances in the Tropical Pacific and their Relationship with Deep Cloud Activity Dr. Yoshi Ogura  
Chen Shyh-Chin   PhD Jan-87 The Steady State Planetary Wave Response to Wave-Coupled Orographic Lower Boundary Forcing and Diabatic Heating in the Northern Hemisphere Dr. Kevin Trenberth  
Czys Robert Russell PhD Jan-87 A Laboratory Study of Interactions between Small Precipitation-Size Drops in Free Fall Dr. Kenneth Beard  
Christy John Raymond PhD Oct-87 An Investigation of the General Circulation Associated with Extreme Anomalies in Hemispheric Mean Atmospheric Mass Dr. Kevin Trenberth  
Kwon Hyeok "Joe"   PhD May-88 The Genesis and Evolution of African Easterly Waves Dr. Mankin Mak  
Juang Hann-Ming "Henry"   PhD Oct-88 Numerical Simulations of the Rapid Cyclogenesis over Canada and Evolution of a Cold Front Observed on 25-26 April 1979 (SESAME-AVE-III) Dr. Yoshi Ogura  
Fovell Robert Gerard PhD Oct-88 Numerical Simulations of a Midlatitude Squall Line Dr. Yoshi Ogura  
Chuang Chien-Hua "Catherine"   PhD Jan-89 A Numerical Model for the Axisymmetric Equilibrium Shape of Drops in Uniform Motion:  Effects of External Flow, Electric Field and Surface Charge Dr. Kenneth Beard  
Chou Han-Yun   PhD Oct-89 Evolution of Atmospheric Baroclinic Waves Dr. Mankin Mak  
Cai Ming   PhD Jan-90 Basic Dynamics of Low Frequency Variability and the Storm Tracks Dr. Mankin Mak  
Chin Hung-Neng   PhD May-90 Modeling Study of Tropical Non-Squall and Squall Clusters Dr. Yoshi Ogura Dr. Robert Wilhelmson
Brooks Harold Edward PhD Oct-90 Low-Level Curvature Shear and Supercell Thunder-storm Behavior Dr. Robert Wilhelmson  
Wicker John Louis PhD Oct-90 A Numerical Simulation of a Tornado-Scale Vortex in a Three-Dimensional Cloud Model Dr. Robert Wilhelmson  
Feng James Qingwu PhD 33239 A Theoretical Investigation of Raindrop Oscillations Dr. Kenneth Beard  
Kubesh Rodney Joseph PhD May-91 A Laboratory Investigation of Raindrop Oscillations Dr. Kenneth Beard  
Wu Huey-Tzu   PhD May-91 The Role of Eddy Fluxes in the Response of the Atmosphere to Tropical Thermal Forcing Dr. John Anderson  
Huang Jin   PhD Oct-91 Climate Sensitivity Study with Energy Balance Models Dr. Kenneth P. Bowman  
Jiang Xingjian   PhD Oct-91 Carbon Dioxide Induced Ocean Climatic Change and Tracer Experiment with an Atmosphere-Ocean General Circulation Model Dr. Michael E. Schlesinger  
Chen Ping   PhD Jan-92 Dynamics of Planetary Waves in the Atmosphere Dr. Walter Robinson  
Tokay Ali   PhD May-93 Field Studies of Raindrop Oscillations with Applications to Radar Meteorology Dr. Kenneth V. Beard  
Qin Jianchun   PhD Oct-93 Atmospheric Predictability in the Presence of Tropical Forcing Dr. Walter Robinson  
Chang Jen-Cheng   PhD Oct-93 Dynamics and Predictability of the Intraseasonal Disturbances Dr. Mankin Mak  
Lee Woo-Jin   PhD Oct-94 Dynamics of Storm Tracks Dr. Mankin Mak  
Richman Michael B. PhD Oct-94 On the Use of Multivariate Statistics to Validate Global Climate Models Dr. Peter J. Lamb  
Weatherly John  Wallace PhD Oct-94 The Effects of Precipitation on River Runoff Anomalies in a Coupled Ice-Ocean Model of the Arctic Dr. John Walsh  
Lee Bruce Donald PhD Jan-95 The Numerical Simulation of Non-Supercell Tornado-genesis Dr. Robert Wilhelmson  
Jewett Brian Ford PhD 35186 The Initiation and Mature Structure of Strongly Forced Squall-Line Thunderstorms Dr. Robert Wilhelmson  
Liu Zhuangren   PhD May-96 Low-Frequency Variability of the Zonal Mean Circulation Induced by Sea Surface Temperature Variation and Eddy Feedback Dr. Mankin Mak  
Zhou Guangming   PhD May-96 Numerical Simulation of a Squall Line along a Cold Front Dr. Robert Wilhelmson Dr. Mohan Ramamurthy 
Wang Wanqiu   PhD Oct-96 Use of the UIUC 11-layer General Circulation Model to Simulate and Understand the Tropical Intraseasonal Oscillation Dr. Michael E. Schlesinger  
Huang Huei-Ping   PhD May-97 Barotropic Model Simulations of Low-Frequency Variability Dr. Walter Robinson  
Werth David  William PhD Oct-97 Low-Frequency Variability in the Stratosphere Dr. Walter Robinson  
Wang Hui   PhD Oct-97 An Observational and Modeling Study of the Relationships between United States Precipitation and Pacific Sea Surface Temperature Dr. Mingfang Ting  
Szumowski Marcin Jan PhD Oct-97 Rain Formation in Shallow Tropical Convection Dr. Robert Rauber  
Althouse Mark Adam PhD May-98 The Effects of Diabatic Heating on Storm Track Dynamics Dr. Mankin Mak  
Shy Timothy  Laurence PhD Jan-99 What Causes North Pole Ice Thickness to Change? Dr. John Walsh  
Yang Muqun   PhD Jan-99 Origin, Maintenance and Fine-scale Structure of 14–15 February 1992 Mesoscale Gravity Wave Observed during STORM-FEST Dr. Robert Rauber  
Yang Fanglin   PhD Jan-00 Radiative Forcing and Climatic Impact of the Mount Pinatubo Volcanic Eruption Dr. Michael E. Schlesinger  
Zhao Yucheng   PhD Oct-00 Stability of the Mesopause Region: Influence of Dissipating Gravity Waves on the Transport of Heat, Momentum and Constituents Dr. Chester Gardner  
Wang Hailan   PhD 36800 Understanding the Maintenance and Seasonal Transitions of the Climatological Stationary Waves in the Atmosphere Dr. Mingfang Ting  
Rose, Jr. Bruce L. PhD Jan-01 The Role of Upstream Lakes in Determining Downstream Severe Lake-Effect Snowstorms Dr. John E. Walsh  
Laird Neil F. PhD Oct-01 The Structure and Intensity of Winter Mesoscale Lake-Effect Circulations Associated with an Isolated Lake Dr. David Kristovich  
Wei Chu-Feng   PhD May-02 A Model Analysis of Anthropogenic Influences on Ozone and Related Species:  The Interaction of Transport and Chemistry Dr. Donald Wuebbles  
Herman Redina Lee PhD Oct-03 Gravity Wave/Large-Scale Flow Interactions: A Comparison of Model Predication and Observation Dr. Walter Robinson  
Mitas Christos M. PhD Oct-03 Generalized Barotropic Models for Studying the Low-Frequency Variability of the Extratropical  Atmosphere Dr. Walter Robinson  
Naik Vaishali   PhD Oct-03 Interaction of the Terrestrial Biosphere with Climate and Atmospheric Chemistry Dr. Donald Wuebbles  
Aviles-Bramer Lourdes B. PhD Oct-04 African Easterly Waves:  Evolution and Relationship to Atlantic Tropical Cyclones Dr. Mingfang Ting  
Cui Bo   PhD Oct-04 Mesoscale Ensemble Prediction of Mid-Latitude Cyclones Dr. Mohan Ramamurthy  
Yin Jianjun   PhD Oct-04 The Reversibility/Irreversibility of the Thermohaline Circulation After Its Shutdown:  Simulations From a Hierarchy of Climate Models Dr. Michael E. Schlesinger  
Houston Adam Lopian PhD Oct-04 The Role of Preexisting Airmass Boundaries in the Maintenance and Rotation of Deep Convection in a High-Cape, Low-Shear Environment Dr. Robert Wilhelmson  
Han Mei   PhD Jan-05 Synoptic and Mesoscale Dynamics of Snowbands in Winter Cyclones Dr. Mohan Ramamurthy  
Li  Feng   PhD May-05 A Dynamical Study of Gravity Waves and Instabilities in the Mesopause Region at Maui, Hawaii Dr. Gary Swenson  
Deng Yi   PhD 38626 A Diagnostic and Dynamical Study of the Midwinter Minimum of the Pacific Storm Track Dr. Mankin Mak  
Dutta Mayurakshi   PhD May-06 Modeling Interactions of Aircraft Emissions with Global and Regional Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Dr. Donald Wuebbles  
Zhao Guangyu   PhD May-06 Cloud Observations from EOS—Terra:  From Conception to Interpretation of Cloud Climatologies with a Focus on Small Clouds Dr. Larry Di Girolamo  
Wang Hailong   PhD 00-2007 Modeling and Observational Studies of Shallow Cumulus Convection Over the Indian Ocean: Aerosol and Meteorological Effects on Diurnal Cycles Professor Greg McFarquhar  
Cao Long   PhD May-07 An Integrated Modeling Study of Ocean Circulation, the Ocean Carbon Cycle, Marine Ecosystems, and Climate Change Dr. Atul Jain  
Yang Yuekui   PhD May-07 Satellite Cloud Detection with Shortwave Channels: Algorithms, MISR Applications, and 3-D Radiative Effects Dr. Larry Di Girolamo  
Grim Joseph A. PhD Nov-07 The Development, Evolution, and forcing of the Rear Inflow Jet in Bow Echoes during BAMEX Dr. Robert Rauber  
Lin Jintai   PhD Apr-08 Projections of Future Changes in Surface Ozone Concentrations Over the United States, Effects of Pollutant Transport, and Uncertainty Analyses Dr. Donald Wuebbles  
Zhang Henian   PhD Mar-08 Impact of Saharan Dust as CCN on the Evolution of an Idealized Tropical Cyclone Dr. Greg McFarquhar  
Romine Scott G. PhD May-08 Improving Storm-Scale Analyses of Convection VIA Assimilation of Polarimetric Radar Observations Dr. Robert Wilhelmson  
Liang Lusheng   PhD Oct-09 Global Perspectives on the Plane-Parallel Nature of Oceanic Water Clouds Using Data Synergy from MISR and Modis Dr. Larry Di Girolamo  
Yang Xiaojuan   PhD May-09 Examining the Role of Climate, Carbon and Nitrogen Interactions in the Terrestrial Biosphere Dr. Atul Jain  
Um Jun Shik   PhD Oct-09 The Microphysical and Radiative Properties of Tropical Currus from the 2006 Tropical Warm Pool International Cloud Experiment (TWP-ICE) Dr. Greg McFarquhar  
Wilson Michael Jason PhD 40087 A Radiative Analysis of Angular Signatures and Oblique Radiance Retrievals Over the Polar Regions from the Multi-Angle Imaging Spectroradiometer Dr. Larry Di Girolamo  
Hayhoe Katharine Anne PhD May-10 A Standardized Framework for Evaluating the Skill of Regional Climate Downscaling Techniques Dr. Donald Wuebbles  
Sun Lantao   PhD Aug-10 Downward Influence of Stratospheric Final Warming Events in an Idealized Model Dr. Walter Robinson  
Lu Xian   PhD Aug-11 Studies of Gravity Wave and Thermal Tide and Their Interactions in the Middle Atmosphere Dr. Alan Liu  
Stoner Annemarie Koch PhD Aug-11 Development of a Quantile-Based Approach to Statistically Downscale Global Climate Models Dr. Donald Wuebbles  
Li Zhenhua   PhD Aug-11 An Observational Investigation on Gravity Wave Characteristics and Propagation in the Lower Stratosphere and Mesopause Dr. Alan Liu  
Lei Hang   PhD Dec-11 Simulations and Projections of Major Air Pollutants Over the United States and Uncertainty Analyses, Effects of Natural Change and Human Activities Dr. Donald Wuebbles  
Jia Wenjing   PhD May-12 Regional Climate Model Evaluations of Long-Term Changes in Total Precipitation and High Precipitation Events Professor Donald Wuebbles  
Davison Jennifer L. PhD Aug-12 A Revised Conceptual Model of the Tropical Marine Boundary Layer Dr. Robert Rauber  
Wang Dong   PhD Aug-12 Impact of Two Potential Policy Options on Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Hydrogen Economy and Low-GWP Alternatives to Ozone Depleting Substances Dr. Donald Wuebbles  
Flynn (Kaufeld) Wendilyn J. PhD Aug-12 Land Surface and Orographic Controls on Precipitation Patterns in the Sierra Madre Occidental and Western Ghats Professor Steve Nesbitt  
Lee Huikyo   PhD Aug-12 Study on Impacts of Aviation Emissions and Related Dynamics and Chemistry Dr. Donald Wuebbles  
VanLoocke Andrew D. PhD Aug-12 The Impact of Land-Use and Global Change on Water-Related Agro-Ecosystem Services in the Midwest US Professor Carl Bernacchi  
Qiao Fengxue   PhD 41395 CWRF Summer Precipitation Prediction over the United States Land and Coastal Oceans:  Effects of Ensemble Cumulus Parameterization Closures Professor Xin-Zhong Liang  
Lindner Daniela   PhD Jul-13 Quasi-Periodic Oscillations in Observed and Simulated Temperatures, and Implications for the Future Professor Michael Schlesinger  
Ching Ping Pui   PhD Dec-13 Black Carbon Mixing State Impacts of Aerosol Activation Investigations Using Particle-Resolved Model Simulations Assistant Professor Nicole Riemer  
Gaynor (Schiffer) Nicole June PhD Dec-13 North American Monsoon Precipitation and Its Precursors: Processes at the Seasonal and Diurnal Scale Associate Professor Steve Nesbitt  
Mills Catrin M. PhD May-14 Arctic Sunoptic Activity Associated with Sea Ice Variability Using Self-Organizing Maps Emeritus Professor John Walsh  
Hankes Isaac E. PhD May-14 Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Formation: Pre-Genesis Evolution of Tropical Easterly Waves and Impacts of the Middle to Upper Tropospheric Dry Air Assistant Professor Zhuo Wang  
Barman Rahul   PhD Aug-14 Impacts of Model-Data Uncertainties on Biogeophysical-Biogeochemical Interactions in a Land Surface Model (with an Emphasis on the Northern High-Latitude Regions) Professor Atul Jain  
Harnos Daniel Sean PhD Dec-14 Characterization of the Role of Precipitation in Tropical Cyclone Intensification Associate Professor Steve Nesbitt  
Plummer David  M. PhD Dec-14 Structure and Statistical Analysis of the Microphysical Properties of the Comma-Head Region of Cold-Season Midlatitude Cyclones Professor Robert Rauber  
Jackson Robert C. PhD May-15 Assessing the Dependence of Bulk Ice Properties from Probes with Anti-Shatter Tips on Environmental Conditions Professor Greg McFarquhar  
Harnos Kirstin J. PhD May-15 Parameterizing PSD Assumptions for Remote Sensing Algorithms Professor Stephen Nesbitt  
Keeler Jason  M. PhD Aug-15 Dynamics of Cloud-Top Generating Cells in Winter Cyclones Professor Robert Rauber  
Song Yang   PhD Aug-15 The Potential Implications of Bioenergy Crop Production for Water and Energy Balance and Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics in the United States Professor Atul Jain  
Jones Alexandra L. PhD 42491 Development of an Accurate 3D Monte Carlo Broadband Atmospheric Radiative Transfer Model Professor Larry Di Girolamo  
Meiyappan Prasanth   PhD May-16 Data-Driven Spatial Modeling of Historic and Future Land Change at Global Scale Professor Atul Jain  
Tian Jian   PhD May-16 Investigation of the Evolution of Atmospheric Particles with Integration of the Stochastic Particle-Resolved Model PartMC-Mosiac and Atmospheric Measurements Associate Professor Nicole Riemer  
Rosenow Andrew   PhD Dec-16 Analysis of Vertical Velocities and Elevated Instability in the Comma-Head of Continental Winter Cyclones Professor Robert Rauber  
Strey Sara T. PhD Dec-16 Cold Air Outbreaks Over the Gulf Stream and Implications for the North Atlantic Ocean Professor Emeritus John E. Walsh  
Fritz Cody Lee PhD May-17 Investigation of the Positive Interaction between the Primary and Secondary Circulation and the Roles of Different Types of Precipitation in Tropical Cyclone Formation Associate Professor Zhuo Wang  
Li Weiwei   PhD 00-2017 Toward Better Subseasonal-To-Seasonal Prediction: Physics-Oriented Model Evaluation and Predictability of Tropical Cyclones Professor Zhuo Wang  
Wu Wei   PhD 00-2017 Observation and Simulation of Mid-Latitude Ice Clouds Professor Greg McFarquhar  
Moser Daniel   PhD Dec-17 A Numerical Modeling Investigation of Entrapment in Cumulus Congestus Clouds and Its Effects upon Precipitation Professor Sonia Lasher-Trapp  
Schlie Emily  Janssen PhD 00-2017 Weather Extremes in a Changing Climate: Analyses for Extreme Precipitation, Severe Hail, and Tornadoes Professor Donald Wuebbles  
Fay Bethany   PhD 00-2017 Numerical Simulations of Mesoscale Convective Systems: Techniques for Comparison with Observations and a High Resolution Analysis of Flow Patterns in the Convective Region and Transition Zone of a Simulated MCS Professor Robert Rauber  
Hogan Emily    PhD May-18 The Importance of Ocean Internal Variability for Coupled Climate Modeling in the Community Earth System Model Professor Ryan Sriver  
Li Hui   PhD May-18 Investigating Tropical Cyclone-Climate Interactions using the High-Resolution Community Earth System Model (CSNM) Professor Ryan Sriver  
Zhang Gan   PhD 43221 Extratropical Impacts on Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Activity: Rossby Wave Breaking and Remote Controls Associate Professor Zhuo Wang  
Hu Huancui   PhD Aug-18 Multi-Scale Features of Atmospheric Rivers and the Linkages with Local-Scale Hydrological Impacts on the U.S West Coast Professor Francina Dominguez  
Carroll-Smith Dereka   PhD Aug-18 A Psuedo-Global Warming Assessment of Tropical Cyclone Tornadoes Professor Robert Trapp  
Zobel Zachary   PhD   Evaluations of Historical and Projected High-Resolution Dynamically Downscaled Ensemble Over the Continental United States  Professor Donald Wuebbles  
Stechman Daniel   PhD Jan-18 Observed Microphysical Characteristics and Infrared Thermodynamic Processes Contributing to the Structure, Evolution, and Maintenance of Nocturnal Elevated Mesoscale Convective Systems Professor Robert Rauber Dr. Greg McFarquhar
Sanyal Swarnali   PhD May-19 Evolving Air Quality And Impact Of Changing Climate Professor Donald Wuebbles  
Curtis Jeffrey   PhD May-19 Particle-Resolved Aerosol Modeling On The Regional Scale – Insights Into Importance Of Capturing Aerosol Mixing State Associate Professor Nicole Riemer  
Mulholland Jake   PhD Aug-19 How does Terrain Influence the Upscale Convective Growth of Orographic Deep Moist Convection Profesor Stephen Nesbitt  
Finlon Joseph   PhD Dec-19 Environmental Dependence of Mass-Dimension Relationships and Investigation of Microphysical Observations of a Southern Hemisphere Atmospheric River Professor Robert Rauber  
Vega-Westhoff Benjamin Aaron PhD 00-2020 Application of the Hector-Brick Reduced Complexity Earth System Model for Probabilistic Climate Projection Associate Professor Ryan Sriver  
Zheng Zhonghua     00-2020 Coupling Data Science and Numerical Simulations to Empower Atmospheric and Environmental Research Professor Nicole Riemer Assistant Professor Lei Zhao
Chase Randy J. PhD 00-2021 Improving Active Remote Sensing Retrievals of Snowfall at Microwave Wavelengths: An Emphasis on the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission's Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar Professor Stephen Nesbitt  
Pal Sujan   PhD 00-2021 From Groundwater to the Atmosphere: Using Relampago Observations and Modeling to Understand Changes in the Hydrologic Cycle of Southeastern South America Associate Professor Francina Dominguez  
Marion Geoffrey R. PhD 00-2021 Understanding Tornado Intensity in Supercells and Quasi-Linear Convective Systems Professor Robert Trapp  
Shu Shijie   PhD 00-2021 Quantifying Biophysical and Biogeochemical Influence on Northern High Latitudes Greenhouse Gases Dynamics Professor Atul Jain  
Miller Douglas  Edward PhD 00-2021 Subseasonal to Seasonal Prediction and Predictability of Extreme and Severe Weather Professor Zhuo Wang  
Garg Piyush --- PhD 00-2021 Tropical Oceanic Mesoscale Cold Pools in Observations and Models Profesor Steve Nesbitt  
Yao Yu   PhD 00-2021 Quantifying Cloud Chemical Processes and Aerosol Optical Properties Using a Particle-Resolved Aerosol Model Professor Nicole Riemer  
Chang Chuan-Chieh   PhD 00-2021 Extratropical Impacts on Variability and Prediction of Tropical Cyclone Activity Professor Zhuo Wang  
Jo Enoch   PhD 00-2022 Entrainment in Simulated Supercell Thunderstorms Professor Sonia Lasher-Trapp  
Lin Tzu-Shun   PhD Dec-22 Modeling the Effects of Environmental and Management Variables on Crop Productivity Professor Atul Jain  
Singh Itinderjot   PhD 00-2022 Numerical Simulations of Initiation and Evolution of Convection Over the Sierras de Cordoba Mountains, Argentina Professor Stephen Nesbitt  
Chug Divyansh   PhD May-23 Multi-Scale Land-Atmosphere Interactions Over South America Profesor Francina Dominguez  
Mallinson Holly M. PhD May-23 Hailfall in a Future Climate Using a Pseudo-Global Warming Approach Professor Sonia Lasher-Trapp  
Loveridge Jesse Ray PhD May-23 Advancing the Satellite Remote Sensing of Heterogeneous Clouds Through the Development of a Tomographic Technique that Uses 3D Radiative Transfer Professor Larry Di Girolamo  
Zaremba Troy J. PhD May-23 Vertical Motions in Orographic Clouds Over the Payette River Basin and Their Impact on Cloud Liquid Water Content: Results from SNOWIE Professor Robert Rauber  
Thayer Jeffrey D. PhD 45047 Investigating Tropical Cyclone Impacts on MJO Convection Over the Indian Ocean Associate Professor Deanna Hence  
Roy Puja --- PhD May-23 Investigation of Supercooled Cloud Droplet Temperatures and Lifetimes in Subsaturated Environments with Implications for Ice Nucleation at Cloud Boundaries Professor Robert Rauber Professor Larry Di Girolamo
Lafferty David  Conway PhD May-24 Understanding the Role of Climate Uncertainty in Analyses of Coupled Human-Environment Systems Associate Professor Ryan Sriver  
Sessa Michael F. PhD May-24 Improving the Anticipation of Potential Tornado Intensity Across Different Time Scales Professor Robert Trapp