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Zainab Ali

she/her/hers

zainabali@ufl.edu

@Zai_wx

Focus Areas:

Earth System Science

Geospatial Analysis & Techniques

State of Origin: Georgia

Degree Program: PhD

Entered Program: Fall 2020

Expected Graduation: Fall 2025

Dissertation Topic: Tropical cyclone rainfall, remote sensing, and early warning systems

Research Statement: My research integrates applied meteorology and geospatial analysis to improve remote sensing accuracy in measuring and observing rainfall in tropical cyclones. I also investigate spatiotemporal patterns in flash flood warnings associated with these storms, offering critical insights to help forecasters and emergency managers anticipate and communicate flood risks more effectively.

Adviser: Dr. Corene Matyas

Educational Background

  • M.S. in Applied Meteorology, University of Reading, United Kingdom, 2018
  • B.S. in Atmospheric Science and Meteorology, North Carolina A&T State University, 2017

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