Dr. Christopher Nowotarski

Biography

Christopher Nowotarski is an Associate Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on developing an understanding of the structure and dynamics of convective storms in midlatitudes, with an ultimate goal of improving the prediction of attendant hazards associated with severe weather events. Dr. Nowotarski's primary interest lies in severe convection forms, particularly on supercell thunderstorms and their low-level rotations, which plays a critical role in tornado genesis. He utilizes idealized simulations through cloud-resolving computer models and analyses of observational data collected from operational research field experiments. His research group actively engages in research concerning tornado environments in the Southeastern United States, the interaction of tornadoes with tropical cyclones, and the impact of teleconnection signals on severe weather events. Additionally, he is exploring the application of machine learning techniques for probabilistic forecasting and data assimilation in convection-allowing forecast models. For a detailed list of ongoing research projects and findings, visit his research page.

Research Interests