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Carlos R. Mechoso is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has extensive experience in ocean-atmosphere interactions, numerical weather prediction, and climatology, particularly focusing on the Southern Hemisphere. Professor Mechoso has authored more than 200 scientific publications that contribute to the understanding of climate variability. His research aims to enhance knowledge through highly realistic simulations using numerical models, complemented by observational studies. His targeted research topics include the impacts of the El Niño/Southern Oscillation, American monsoon systems, stratospheric warnings, and atmospheric frontogenesis. Additionally, he has a keen interest in applying high-performance computing to climate modeling.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.