Bio:
Dr. Williams is an atmospheric physicist with interests in geophysical fluid dynamics, atmospheric thermodynamics, and remote sensing. Currently, his research focuses on the physics of rotating convection systems (such as hurricane and tornadoes) and the dynamics of the atmospheric boundary layer using computer modeling and remote sensing. As an atmospheric physicist, he examines these atmospheric phenomena using a traditional physics framework from classical physics (such as thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and fluid mechanics), and his research has broad applications in tropical meteorology, mesoscale meteorology, and boundary layer meteorology.
Dr. Williams enjoys working with students on projects that allow them to see the applied nature of physics, especially regarding the physics of fluids. He has worked with students to: (1) design mathematical and computer models to analyze fluid flow and (2) analyze atmospheric phenomena using remote sensing technology.
Degrees:
Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences – Colorado State University (2012) (Concentrations: Atmospheric Dynamics; Tropical Meteorology)
M.S. in Physics – University of Texas at Brownsville (2008) (Concentration: Gravitational Waves; Stellar Atmospheres)
B.S. in Mathematics and Physics – Morehouse College (2006)
Research Interests:
Geophysical fluid dynamics
Rotating convection systems
Boundary layer dynamics
Atmospheric radiation
Atmospheric waves
Mesoscale convective systems