Dr. Roland Stull

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Biography

Roland Stull is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia since 1995. He leads the Weather Forecast Research Team, focusing on improving numerical weather prediction for societal benefits. His extensive expertise encompasses atmospheric boundary layers, turbulence, dispersion, and air quality. His research team, comprising 20 members, specializes in high-resolution, real-time operational ensemble numerical weather forecasts, particularly in complex terrains of western Canada. Stull has a prolific record of approximately 120 journal publications and active participation in technical conferences. He has developed various courses, including those related to renewable energy meteorology and forest-fire weather. He was awarded the Killam Teaching Prize in 2015, recognizing his excellence in educating students across various atmospheric science topics. Stull has also contributed to the field through textbooks and research into machine learning techniques in weather prediction. His academic journey includes roles ranging from Assistant Professor to Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in addition to international visiting scientist positions. He holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington, Seattle.

Research Interests

Atmospheric Science Environmental Science

Experience

Professor

1995-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Leading research and teaching in Atmospheric Sciences.

Professor

1989-01-01 — 1995-01-01

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI, USA

Conducted research and taught in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences.

Associate Professor

1985-01-01 — 1989-01-01

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI, USA

Engaged in research and teaching within the Department of Atmospheric Sciences.

Assistant Professor

1979-01-01 — 1985-01-01

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI, USA

Involved in academic instruction and research activities.

Visiting Scientist

1986-01-01 — Present

Various • Netherlands, Germany, Norway

Participated in collaborative atmospheric science research abroad.

Adjunct Assistant Professor

1977-01-01 — 1979-01-01

Creighton University • Nebraska, USA

Contributed to the Atmospheric Science Program education.

Numerical Prediction Meteorologist

1975-01-01 — 1979-01-01

Nebraska • Nebraska, USA

Specialized in numerical weather prediction techniques.

Awards

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Killam Teaching Prize

2015-01-01

Courses

ATSC 313 Renewable Energy Meteorology ATSC 113 Weather for Sailing, Flying, and Snow Sports ATSC 413 Forest-fire Weather & Climate ATSC 201 Meteorology of Storms EOSC 114 Natural Disasters ATSC 303 Weather Instruments ATSC 212 Computer Programming in Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences ATSC 507 Numerical Weather Prediction Meteorology ATSC 595D Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
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  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
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  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

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