Dr. Brian Jewett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brian Jewett is a Research Scientist specializing in weather analysis forecasting and computational fluid dynamics, particularly in numerical weather prediction. His research focuses on severe convective storms, including thunderstorms and tornadoes, as well as the roles of microphysical processes in mesoscale convective systems and hurricane track and intensity prediction. He has participated in numerous field experiments, including IMPACTS (2020), SOCRATES (2018), and PECAN (2015) among others, contributing to both forecast support and scientific exploration. Jewett's extensive background includes work with NOAA P-3 microphysics and mission science direction, as well as involvement in project coordination and on-ground data gathering during severe storm events. He actively engages in teaching, having led courses in Numerical Fluid Dynamics and Atmospheric Thermodynamics, among others, at the University of Illinois, where he has been part of the Graduate Faculty since 2002.

Research Interests

Awards

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Liberal Arts and Sciences - LAS Staff Award

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Chancellor's Academic Professional Excellence Award

Courses

Numerical Fluid Dynamics Atmospheric Thermodynamics Computing Data Analysis

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.