Bio
Research
My research interests primarily focus on improved understanding and prediction of small-scale atmospheric phenomena, especially thunderstorms and their rainfall. In addition, my research focuses on thunderstorm morphological evolution. I am also researching ways to better predict winds for wind energy purposes. Finally, my interest in severe storms includes using machine-learning techniques to improve the storm reports database for estimated severe wind speeds, and exploring climate change impacts on severe weather and flooding.
Research Projects
- Alipour, A, I . Dobson, B. Shafei, W. A. Gallus, Jr., and S. Mindes, 2024-2027: ReDDDoT: Phase 2: Empowering Resilience: Innovations in Rural Electric Network Disaster Preparedness and Response. NSF.
- Gallus, W. A., Jr., and C. Patricola-DiRosario, 2024-2027: Improved understanding of bow echo evolution and long-lasting significantly severe thunderstorm winds, NSF.
- Sarkar, P., A. Alipour, A. Sharma, G. Yan, and D. Zou, with W. Gallus and S. Sritharan as Senior Personnel, 2023-2027: Mid-Scale R1-1 (M1:DP): National Testing Facility for Enhancing Wind Resiliency of Infrastructure in Tornado-Downburst-Gust Front Events (NEWRITE), NSF.
- Poleacovschi, C., W. A. Gallus, Jr., and S. Feinstein, 2023-2026: Collaborative Research: NNA Research: Responding to Energy Insecurity in Arctic Housing using a Community-based Participatory Research, NSF.
Teaching
- Mteor 4070/5070 Mesoscale Dynamic Meteorology (3 credits)
- Mteor 4110/5110 Synoptic Meteorology (3 credits)
- Mteor 4170/5170 Mesoscale Forecasting Laboratory (3 credits)