Current Group Members
Amy Clement
Professor - aclement@rsmas.miami.edu
My research interests focus on some fundamental questions about the behavior of the climate system. How sensitive is the Earth's climate to external forcing? Is abrupt change a characteristic of the climate? What are the mechanisms of climate change? Several of these questions arise out of the paleoclimate record. In addition to observed major swings in global ice volume over the past 600,000 years (the so-called “Ice Ages”), there are superimposed abrupt changes that can happen on the order of decades. The paleoclimate record gives us an idea of the dramatic range of climate behavior that is “natural.” It is essential to understand the mechanisms behind these changes in order to put our present climate into the proper context, and to understand and predict how the climate may change in the future as anthropogenic greenhouse gases increase.
To address these questions, I use mathematical models of the climate. These range in complexity from one-dimensional approximations of the climate to global, three-dimensional models (general circulation models). My focus has generally been on the tropical coupled ocean-atmosphere system, and in particular on the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO). As the largest mode of variability in the modern climate, understanding the whys and hows of past changes in ENSO are essential in answering fundamental questions about the behavior of the climate system, and are highly relevant for addressing the problem of how climate may change in the future.
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Columbia College of Columbia University, and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. I did a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Pierre and Marie Curie in Paris, France, and have been a faculty member at the University of Miami since 2001.
Professor - aclement@rsmas.miami.edu
My research interests focus on some fundamental questions about the behavior of the climate system. How sensitive is the Earth's climate to external forcing? Is abrupt change a characteristic of the climate? What are the mechanisms of climate change? Several of these questions arise out of the paleoclimate record. In addition to observed major swings in global ice volume over the past 600,000 years (the so-called “Ice Ages”), there are superimposed abrupt changes that can happen on the order of decades. The paleoclimate record gives us an idea of the dramatic range of climate behavior that is “natural.” It is essential to understand the mechanisms behind these changes in order to put our present climate into the proper context, and to understand and predict how the climate may change in the future as anthropogenic greenhouse gases increase.
To address these questions, I use mathematical models of the climate. These range in complexity from one-dimensional approximations of the climate to global, three-dimensional models (general circulation models). My focus has generally been on the tropical coupled ocean-atmosphere system, and in particular on the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO). As the largest mode of variability in the modern climate, understanding the whys and hows of past changes in ENSO are essential in answering fundamental questions about the behavior of the climate system, and are highly relevant for addressing the problem of how climate may change in the future.
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Columbia College of Columbia University, and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. I did a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Pierre and Marie Curie in Paris, France, and have been a faculty member at the University of Miami since 2001.
Lisa Murphy
Research Associate - lmurphy@rsmas.miami.edu
Hello! I hold a B.S. in Meteorology from the Pennsylvania State University and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science from the University of Maryland. I believe combining both numerical modeling and paleoclimate data from multiple proxy records is the best way to understand how and why the Earth's climate changed in the past. This is key to understanding how the climate will change in the future. My research interests include: land-atmosphere feedbacks, climate-dust feedbacks, and paleoclimate modeling.
In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my family at the Miami beaches, parks, and museums. You can visit my personal website here.
Research Associate - lmurphy@rsmas.miami.edu
Hello! I hold a B.S. in Meteorology from the Pennsylvania State University and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science from the University of Maryland. I believe combining both numerical modeling and paleoclimate data from multiple proxy records is the best way to understand how and why the Earth's climate changed in the past. This is key to understanding how the climate will change in the future. My research interests include: land-atmosphere feedbacks, climate-dust feedbacks, and paleoclimate modeling.
In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my family at the Miami beaches, parks, and museums. You can visit my personal website here.
Chengfei He
Postdoctoral Associate - cxh1079@rsmas.miami.edu
My Ph.D. research focused on the orbital and millennial variability of the paleo-East Asian monsoon associated with the climate change in the North Atlantic. I conducted the iTRACE simulation that well reproduced the deglacial climate. My research interest is broad but I am mostly interested in the rhythmic variability in the North Atlantic over a number of timescales. Now, I am a postdoc working with Dr. Amy Clement to study the multi-decadal variability in the North Atlantic. Outside of research, I am interested in hiking, cooking and building mechanical keyboards!
Postdoctoral Associate - cxh1079@rsmas.miami.edu
My Ph.D. research focused on the orbital and millennial variability of the paleo-East Asian monsoon associated with the climate change in the North Atlantic. I conducted the iTRACE simulation that well reproduced the deglacial climate. My research interest is broad but I am mostly interested in the rhythmic variability in the North Atlantic over a number of timescales. Now, I am a postdoc working with Dr. Amy Clement to study the multi-decadal variability in the North Atlantic. Outside of research, I am interested in hiking, cooking and building mechanical keyboards!
Tyler Fenske
Graduate Student - tyler.fenske@rsmas.miami.edu
Hi! I’m currently a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate interested in climate variability and change. Specifically, my interests lie in understanding internal climate modes, if and how they are connected, and how they are affected by anthropogenic forcing. I’m also interested in global climate patterns, particularly why the climate system is asymmetric along the equator. These questions require various statistical tools plus a combination of observations and climate models, especially ensembles of climate models. My current work is on understanding the different sources of variability in the North Pacific and quantifying the role of each source.
I hold a B.S. in Meteorology from Texas A&M University, not far from my hometown of Katy, Texas (a suburb of Houston). Outside of climate, I am also interested in ice hockey (particularly the statistical elements), nature and philosophy, and professional & personal development. I enjoy spending my free time reading and playing video games. My fiancé and I also have two dogs and we love spending time with them - they’re both a great distraction and motivator!
Graduate Student - tyler.fenske@rsmas.miami.edu
Hi! I’m currently a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate interested in climate variability and change. Specifically, my interests lie in understanding internal climate modes, if and how they are connected, and how they are affected by anthropogenic forcing. I’m also interested in global climate patterns, particularly why the climate system is asymmetric along the equator. These questions require various statistical tools plus a combination of observations and climate models, especially ensembles of climate models. My current work is on understanding the different sources of variability in the North Pacific and quantifying the role of each source.
I hold a B.S. in Meteorology from Texas A&M University, not far from my hometown of Katy, Texas (a suburb of Houston). Outside of climate, I am also interested in ice hockey (particularly the statistical elements), nature and philosophy, and professional & personal development. I enjoy spending my free time reading and playing video games. My fiancé and I also have two dogs and we love spending time with them - they’re both a great distraction and motivator!
Mayra Cruz
Graduate Student (Abess Center) - mxc2530@miami.edu
Mayra is a first year PhD student at the Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy at the University of Miami. She received an MPH in Environmental Health Sciences and a Certificate in Climate & Health from Columbia University. Due to her public health background, Mayra is interested in researching how climate change impacts such as extreme heat are affecting already hot cities such as Miami and its most underrepresented communities.
She formerly served as the Climate Justice Director for Catalyst Miami. During her time there, she managed CLEAR (Community Leadership on the Environment, Advocacy, and Resilience) and HEAL (Housing, Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership), which provide trainings around social justice and community organizing around the issues of climate change and affordable housing, respectively. She led climate justice efforts around clean energy, climate & health, and government accountability.
She is a Steering Committee member of the Miami Climate Alliance and a Board Member of the PEER Group.
During her free time she loves to play with her schnauzer/yorkie mix doggo and watch all things Marvel related.
Graduate Student (Abess Center) - mxc2530@miami.edu
Mayra is a first year PhD student at the Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy at the University of Miami. She received an MPH in Environmental Health Sciences and a Certificate in Climate & Health from Columbia University. Due to her public health background, Mayra is interested in researching how climate change impacts such as extreme heat are affecting already hot cities such as Miami and its most underrepresented communities.
She formerly served as the Climate Justice Director for Catalyst Miami. During her time there, she managed CLEAR (Community Leadership on the Environment, Advocacy, and Resilience) and HEAL (Housing, Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership), which provide trainings around social justice and community organizing around the issues of climate change and affordable housing, respectively. She led climate justice efforts around clean energy, climate & health, and government accountability.
She is a Steering Committee member of the Miami Climate Alliance and a Board Member of the PEER Group.
During her free time she loves to play with her schnauzer/yorkie mix doggo and watch all things Marvel related.
Julia Marturano
Graduate Student - jxm1738@miami.edu
Hello! I am currently a graduate student in the MS in Climate and Health program with a focus in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. I am interested in how extreme heat impacts the health of vulnerable communities and how we can better identify those communities at risk. I am also interested in improving the communication of climate risks to the public.
I have a BS in Geography (Meteorology-Climatology) with certificates in Atmospheric Sciences and Geographic Information Science from Arizona State University. In undergrad I researched thermal comfort and heat's interaction with the built environment. I am originally from the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA, but I am enjoying my adventure of studying climate from one warm city to the next. In my spare time I love being outdoors, staying active, and taking care of my ever-growing plant collection.
Graduate Student - jxm1738@miami.edu
Hello! I am currently a graduate student in the MS in Climate and Health program with a focus in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. I am interested in how extreme heat impacts the health of vulnerable communities and how we can better identify those communities at risk. I am also interested in improving the communication of climate risks to the public.
I have a BS in Geography (Meteorology-Climatology) with certificates in Atmospheric Sciences and Geographic Information Science from Arizona State University. In undergrad I researched thermal comfort and heat's interaction with the built environment. I am originally from the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA, but I am enjoying my adventure of studying climate from one warm city to the next. In my spare time I love being outdoors, staying active, and taking care of my ever-growing plant collection.
Austin Bozgoz
Graduate Student - arb362@miami.edu
I hold a bachelor's degree in physics from university of Maryland, Baltimore County and am currently pursuing a master's degree in climate science from RSMAS. My interests include climate change as well as the health and socioeconomical impacts it will bring. My research involves analyzing heat data of different U.S. cities. Additionally, I'm involved in an ongoing project exploring trends between dust concentrations and temperature readings in Miami.
Graduate Student - arb362@miami.edu
I hold a bachelor's degree in physics from university of Maryland, Baltimore County and am currently pursuing a master's degree in climate science from RSMAS. My interests include climate change as well as the health and socioeconomical impacts it will bring. My research involves analyzing heat data of different U.S. cities. Additionally, I'm involved in an ongoing project exploring trends between dust concentrations and temperature readings in Miami.
Amanda Culp
Undergraduate Student - axc1835@rsmas.miami.edu
Hi! I am currently an undergraduate student triple majoring in Meteorology, Applied Mathematics, and Geography. I am interested in climate change and variability, specifically the relationship between clouds and the ocean. When the coupled atmosphere-ocean system is not balanced, the Earth’s energy budget in not in equilibrium. My current work is focusing on if and how cloud feedbacks affect the physics of marine heatwaves.
I am originally from Olney, Maryland (just north of D.C.), which means that I can’t pass up anything crab. I am a huge Baltimore Ravens fan and enjoy reading, playing the cello, and traveling. As of summer 2020, my family and I only have twenty more states to go in our quest to visit all fifty!
Undergraduate Student - axc1835@rsmas.miami.edu
Hi! I am currently an undergraduate student triple majoring in Meteorology, Applied Mathematics, and Geography. I am interested in climate change and variability, specifically the relationship between clouds and the ocean. When the coupled atmosphere-ocean system is not balanced, the Earth’s energy budget in not in equilibrium. My current work is focusing on if and how cloud feedbacks affect the physics of marine heatwaves.
I am originally from Olney, Maryland (just north of D.C.), which means that I can’t pass up anything crab. I am a huge Baltimore Ravens fan and enjoy reading, playing the cello, and traveling. As of summer 2020, my family and I only have twenty more states to go in our quest to visit all fifty!
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Undergraduate Student - ncf44@rsmas.miami.edu Hello! I’m an undergraduate student majoring in meteorology with a planned minor in computer science. I’m interested in studying climate change and and interactions between different components of the Earth system, especially between the ocean and atmosphere. I'm also interested in studying the role of ice/polar regions in climate change. My current work involves tidal flooding in the Miami area and looking at how predictions compare with observations. I’m originally from Long Island, NY, and enjoy going to the beach, hiking, traveling, and photography. |
Previous Group Members
Jim Benedict (Research Scientist) - Currently a research scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Jeremy Klavans (Ph.D. Student) - Currently a post-doc at the University of Colorado at Boulder [website]
Oaklin Keefe (Undergraduate Student) - Currently a Ph.D. student at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Sydney Kramer (Undergraduate Student) - Currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Colorado at Boulder
Eleanor Middlemas (Ph.D. Student) - Currently a data scientist at Jupiter Intelligence [website]
Honghai Zhang (Ph.D. Student) - Currently an associate research scientist at Columbia University
Katinka Bellomo (Ph.D. Student) - Currently a climate scientist at Torino de Politecnico
Kimberly Chamales (Masters Student) - Currently a park ranger at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Rob Burgman (Postdoctoral Associate) - Currently an associate professor at Florida International University [website]
Pedro DiNezio (M.S. and Ph.D. student) - Currently an associate professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder [website]
Damianos Mantsis (Ph.D. student) - Currently at Information Technology Institute (Centre for Research and Technology), Greece
Julie Leloup (Postdoctoral Associate) - Currently an assistant professor Université Paris 6 - Pierre et Marie Curie / LOCEAN-IPSL [website]
Christos Mitas (Postdoctoral Associate) - Current vice president of model development at Risk Management Solutions, London
Jeremy Klavans (Ph.D. Student) - Currently a post-doc at the University of Colorado at Boulder [website]
Oaklin Keefe (Undergraduate Student) - Currently a Ph.D. student at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Sydney Kramer (Undergraduate Student) - Currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Colorado at Boulder
Eleanor Middlemas (Ph.D. Student) - Currently a data scientist at Jupiter Intelligence [website]
Honghai Zhang (Ph.D. Student) - Currently an associate research scientist at Columbia University
Katinka Bellomo (Ph.D. Student) - Currently a climate scientist at Torino de Politecnico
Kimberly Chamales (Masters Student) - Currently a park ranger at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Rob Burgman (Postdoctoral Associate) - Currently an associate professor at Florida International University [website]
Pedro DiNezio (M.S. and Ph.D. student) - Currently an associate professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder [website]
Damianos Mantsis (Ph.D. student) - Currently at Information Technology Institute (Centre for Research and Technology), Greece
Julie Leloup (Postdoctoral Associate) - Currently an assistant professor Université Paris 6 - Pierre et Marie Curie / LOCEAN-IPSL [website]
Christos Mitas (Postdoctoral Associate) - Current vice president of model development at Risk Management Solutions, London
