Department of Atmospheric Science | Colorado State University

David A. Randall - Professor

Phone: 970-491-8474
Fax: 970-491-8449
Email: randall (at) atmos.colostate.edu
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Education

Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science - 1976 - University of California - Los Angeles, CA
M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering - 1971 - Ohio State University - Columbus, OH
B.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering - Ohio State University - Columbus, OH

Career Overview

Professor Randall joined the CSU Department of Atmospheric Science in 1988. Prior to his arrival, he held positions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and NASA.

Teaching Interests

General circulation
Numerical modeling of the atmosphere
Atmospheric dynamics
Atmospheric boundary layer
Convection
Climate

Research Interests

Cloud-climate studies
Climate dynamics
Cloud parameterization
Numerical methods

Professor Randall's current research focuses on modeling studies of clouds and their role in the global climate system using numerical simulation. Ongoing projects include development of improved cloud parameterization methods, numerical experiments to determine the role of clouds in maintaining the preset climate, and an investigation into the role of clouds in climate dynamics.

Research Sponsors

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

Awards, Honors, and Positions

American Meteorological Society (AMS) - Fellow
AAAS - Fellow
American Geophysical Union (AGU) - Fellow
First ISCCP Regional Experiment (FIRE) - Co-Chairman
NASA Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement
AMS Meisinger Award
Journal of Climate - Chief Editor
Cermak Outstanding Graduate Advisor Award

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