Frank Robinson, Ph.D.
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Previously a Research Scientist/Lecturer in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at Yale University from 2000 until 2016.
Area of Specialization
- Modeling convection in stellar and planetary atmospheres
Degrees & Certifications
- Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
- MS, Mathematical Modeling & Numerical Analysis, University of Oxford
- BS, Mathematics & Physics, University of Leeds
Teaching Responsibilities
- PY 104 Elements of Physics
- PY 111/112 General Physics (+lab)
- PY151/152 Principles of Physics (+lab)
- PY211 Classical and Quantum Waves
Research Interests & Grants
Dr. Robinson’s current research focuses on improving the representation of severe storms over islands in Global Climate Models (GCMs). This is particularly problematic over island-rich ocean regions, in which islands with a range of sizes, topographies and enhanced aerosol emissions may impact convective vigor, precipitation rates and anvil cloud radiative properties. Using a combination of cloud resolving numerical simulations, forward modeling satellite simulators and satellite/radar observations, Robinson attempts to systematically addresses one aspect of this gap in understanding. Namely, the relationship between boundary layer features (surfaces fluxes, orography and aerosols) and deep convective vigor (e.g. thunderstorm strength).
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