Dr. Rosana Nieto Ferreira
Associate Professor of Atmospheric Science
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Geography, Planning, and Environment
East Carolina University
Dr. Rosana Nieto Ferreira
Associate Professor of Atmospheric Science
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Geography, Planning, and Environment
East Carolina University
The overarching theme of my research is the integration of observations and numerical model simulations of the atmosphere to study the dynamics, variability, and predictability of regional climate on intraseasonal-to-multidecadal timescales.
My current work focuses on studying the mechanisms for the seasonal transition of precipitation organization in the southeastern United States under current and future climate conditions using radar and reanalysis datasets and simulations with the Weather Research and Forecasting model.
My previous research has focused on the variability and onset of the South American Monsoon, the formation of African Easterly waves, and tropical cyclone genesis.
You can find out more about my work here.
Research
Education:
PhD. Colorado State University
Atmospheric Science, 1994
Contact:
Department of Geography, Planning and Environment
East Carolina University
Brewster A242
Greenville, NC 27858
252-328-0751 (voice)
252-328-6054 (fax)
Teaching
Undergraduate
GEOG1250 - The Water Planet
GEOG1300 - Weather and Climate
GEOG2350 - Climate Change : Science and Society
GEOG3230 - Global Climates
GEOG4525 - Dynamic Meteorology II
GEOG4550 - Applied Synoptic Meteorology
GEOG4590 - Tropical Meteorology
Graduate
GEOG6525 - Advanced Dynamic Meteorology
GEOG6550 - Advanced Synoptic Meteorology
GEOG6590 - Advanced Tropical Meteorology