Dr. Wen Wen Tung

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Wen-Wen Tung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University, focusing on atmospheric sciences. With a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of California, Los Angeles (2002), he has established a solid research foundation in areas such as dynamical predictability, multiscale convective systems, and tropical dynamics, including monsoons and waves. Dr. Tung’s research interests extend to observational data reduction in geophysics and bioinformatics, and he employs various multiscale signal processing techniques, including spectral and wavelet analysis, principal component analysis, and chaos fractal theories. He has been actively contributing to the field through numerous publications and has served in key professional roles, including a Visiting Scientist position at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Dr. Tung has a keen interest in teaching, offering courses on Tropical Meteorology, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, and other critical topics in geosciences, thereby shaping future generations of scientists.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching and conducting research in atmospheric sciences.

Visiting Scientist

2004-08-01 — 2004-12-31

Mesoscale Microscale Meteorology Division, NCAR • Boulder, CO

Conducted research on mesoscale meteorological phenomena.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2002-08-01 — 2004-07-31

Advanced Study Program, NCAR • Boulder, CO

Engaged in advanced research on atmospheric sciences.

Courses

Computer-Aided Analysis Tropical Meteorology Introduction Atmospheric General Circulation Hot Towers Hurricanes - Introduction Multiscale Tropical Convective Systems Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Rotating Systems

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.