Ronald I. Odongo

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Country of Origin: Uganda

Degree Program: PhD

Entered Program: Fall 2023

Expected Graduation: Spring 2028

Dissertation Topic: TBD

Research Statement: My research focuses on numerical weather prediction, climate variability and change, extreme weather events, and the dynamics of sea breeze circulations. I specialize in high-resolution atmospheric modeling, remote sensing applications, and data assimilation to improve weather forecasting. My work also explores the validation and application of satellite precipitation products to enhance decision-making in weather, and climate-related sectors.

Adviser: Dr. Yixin Berry Wen

Educational Background

  • M.S. in Meteorology, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 2023
  • B.S. in Meteorology, Makerere University, 2018

Recent Publications

Kisembe, J., Wen, Y., Wainwright, C. M., Funk, C., Odongo, R. I., & Qian, W. (2026). Contrasting Changes in Rainy Season Length, Rainfall Frequency, and Intensity across Eastern Africa. Journal of Hydrometeorology, 27(3), 325-342.

Nalwanga, F. S., Nanteza, J., Obua, J., Mukwaya, P. I., Nimusiima, A., Kisira, Y., ... & Wasswa, P. (2025). Intersecting climate data with farmer’s gendered perceptions on climate variability in Uganda’s cattle corridor. Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 1-21.

Nimusiima, A., Ayesiga, G., Odongo, R. I., Mulinde, C., Aribo, L., Ojara, M., & Ogwang, B. A. (2025). Implications of Solar Radiation Modification on Rainfall and Temperature Patterns over Eastern Africa. Atmosphere, 16(6), 646.

Sansa-Otim, J., Nsabagwa, M., Mwesigwa, A., Faith, B., Owoseni, M., Osuolale, O., ... & Odongo, R. I. (2022). An assessment of the effectiveness of weather information dissemination among farmers and policy makers. Sustainability, 14(7), 3870.