Michael M. Bell - Associate Professor
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Education
- Ph.D. Meteorology - 2010 - Naval Postgraduate School
- M.S. Atmospheric Science - 2006 - Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO
- B.S. Applied Mathematics, Minor Meteorology - 2001 - Metropolitan State College of Denver - Denver, CO
- B.A. Religion - 1996 - University of Florida - Gainesville, FL
Career Overview
- Assistant Professor at University of Hawai`i at Mānoa from 2012 - 2016
- Research Assistant Professor at Naval Postgraduate School from 2010 - 2012
- Research Associate at Naval Postgraduate School from 2007 - 2010
- Associate Scientist at National Center for Atmospheric Research from 2001 - 2011
- Graduate Research Assistant at Colorado State University from 2004 - 2005
Teaching Interests
- Atmospheric Radiation
- Measurement Systems and Theory
- Radar Meteorology
- Tropical Cyclones
Research Interests
My primary interests are in tropical, mesoscale, and radar meteorology. A central focus of my research is studying the mesoscale structure and intensification of tropical cyclones throughout their life-cycle from genesis to extratropical transition. This research is accomplished through the collection and analysis of research quality observations from aircraft and Doppler radars, in conjunction with high-resolution numerical modeling. A significant component of my research effort is also aimed at improving mesoscale and radar analysis techniques and open source software tools.
Research Sponsors
- National Science Foundation
- Office of Naval Research
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Awards, Honors, and Positions
- NSF Observing Facilities Advisory Panel, 2015 - 2107
- Associate Editor, Monthly Weather Review 2015 - present
- ONR Young Investigator Program Award, 2015
- NSF CAREER Award, 2014
- Herbert Riehl Memorial Award, Colorado State University, 2006
