Samantha Camarda
Focus Areas
Country of Origin: United States
Degree Program: PhD
Entered Program: Fall 2026
Expected Graduation: Spring 2030
Dissertation Topic: Understanding the Movement of Tropical Cyclones in Relation to the United States Gulf Coast
Research Statement: My research interests lie broadly in climatology and meteorology. My graduate research interest is focused on tropical cyclones and storm surge in the North Atlantic and in the Gulf of Mexico. My current research includes various sources of observational data (SURGEDAT, Tropical Cyclone Reports, HURDAT2). In my current and future research, I intend to explore the how tropical cyclones impact coastal cities and coastal populations.
Adviser: Dr. Corene Matyas
Educational Background
- M.S. in Geography, Louisiana State University, 2023
- B.A. in Disaster Science Management, Louisiana State University, 2018
- B.A. in Communication Studies, Louisiana State University, 2018