MSc 2016
PhD student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, working on tropical cyclone physics
1. What was your area of study (Atmospheric or Oceanic sciences)? Could you describe in a line or two your research/ area of interest while you were studying at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾?Â
At Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾, I worked in atmospheric sciences, on the initiation of deep convection. More specifically, I worked on the transition from shallow fair weather clouds, to deep storm clouds.
2. Looking back, what do you value most about your studies at Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾?
The AOS department is a great, open learning environment, which is low stress and high productivity.
3. How are you applying your degree in Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences from Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾?
I'm essentially using my degree in Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences everyday, since I now am pursuing PhD studies in the same field.
4. What advice would you give to someone considering graduate studies in Atmospheric or Oceanic Sciences at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾?
Go for it! It is an excellent department in a quite fascinating field, which offers way more opportunities than initially apparent.