Cold spells induced by slow and amplified atmospheric waves.
Summary
Babaei, M., Graversen, R. G., Stoll, J. P. & Petříček, J. (2025). Under preparation.
About
Highly motivated PhD student in Physics with a strong background in Meteorology and Climate Dynamics, specializing in extreme weather events and atmospheric circulation. Proven expertise in numerical weather prediction, hydrologic modeling, and advanced data analysis using tools like RegCM4, WRF, NCL, and Python. Seeking to leverage advanced research skills and a robust publication record to contribute to impactful climate science initiatives.
Work
Water Research Institute
|Research Assistant
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Conducted advanced climate modeling and data analysis to project future hydrological patterns and inform water resource management strategies in Iran.
Highlights
Modeled non-stationary intensity-duration-frequency curves using pooled CMIP6 climate models, contributing to a publication in Natural Hazards.
Utilized advanced data analysis and visualization tools (NCL, Python) to interpret complex climate model outputs and identify critical hydrological trends.
Collaborated on research initiatives focusing on climate change impacts on water resources, enhancing predictive capabilities for regional planning.
Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran
|Research Assistant
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Performed comprehensive meteorological and climatological research, contributing to a deeper understanding of atmospheric phenomena and their regional impacts.
Highlights
Investigated the dynamic mechanisms of Levar wind and dust events in Eastern Iran, leading to a publication in the International Journal of Climatology.
Analyzed changes in the North Pacific jet stream and their implications for regional climate, resulting in a publication in Pure and Applied Geophysics.
Utilized regional climate models (e.g., RegCM4) to assess the impact of orography on large-scale atmospheric circulation, publishing findings in Climate Dynamics.
Conducted seasonally dependent precipitation analysis across Southwest Asia, contributing to research published in Climatic Change.
Meteorological Organization of Iran
|Weather Forecasting Intern
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Gained practical experience in operational weather forecasting, applying meteorological principles to real-time atmospheric data.
Highlights
Assisted senior meteorologists in analyzing daily weather patterns and generating short-term forecasts for various regions.
Utilized meteorological software and observational data to interpret atmospheric conditions and predict severe weather events.
Developed foundational skills in operational forecasting, contributing to public safety and informed decision-making.
Education
The Arctic University of Norway
Tromsø, Troms og Finnmark, Norway
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PhD student
Physics (Meteorology and Climate Dynamics)
University of Tehran
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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MSc
Meteorology
Bu-Ali Sina University
Hamadan, Hamadan Province, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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BSc
Physics
Publications
Rapid Arctic warming and extreme weather events in Eastern Europe and Western to Central Asia.
Published by
Climate Dynamics
Summary
Alizadeh, O., Sanei, A., & Babaei, M. (2024). Climate Dynamics, 62(9), 8889-8898.
Projection of future non-stationary intensity-duration-frequency curves using the pooled CMIP6 climate models.
Published by
Natural Hazards
Summary
Mianabadi, A., Bateni, M. M., & Babaei, M. (2024). Natural Hazards, 120(15), 14311-14332.
Changes in the North Pacific jet stream in recent decades.
Published by
Pure and Applied Geophysics
Summary
Alizadeh, O., & Babaei, M. (2023). Pure and Applied Geophysics, 180(12), 4371-4380.
Climatology and the dynamic mechanism of the Levar wind and dust events in eastern Iran.
Published by
International Journal of Climatology
Summary
Alizadeh, O., Abniki, M., Babaei, M., & Irannejad, P. (2022). International Journal of Climatology, 42(16), 9288-9303.
Seasonally dependent precipitation changes and their driving mechanisms in Southwest Asia.
Published by
Climatic Change
Summary
Alizadeh, O., & Babaei, M. (2022). Climatic Change, 171(3), 20.
Impact of orography on large-scale atmosphere circulation: Application of a regional climate model.
Published by
Climate Dynamics
Summary
Babaei M, Alizadeh O, Irannejad P (2021). Climate Dynamics, 57(7), 1973-1992.
Languages
English
Norwegian
Persian
Skills
Operating Systems & Software
Unix/Linux, Windows, Microsoft Office, Blender.
Research & Climate Science
Extreme Weather Events, Climate Change, Mountain Weather, Atmospheric Circulation, Hydrology, Climatology, Scientific Publication.
Programming & Scripting
FORTRAN, Bash, Python, NCL.
Numerical Modeling
RegCM4, WRF, WRF Hydro, CMIP6 Climate Models.
Data Analysis & Visualization
NCL, Python, ERA-Interim, ERA5, GPCP, MODIS.
Geographic Information Systems
GIS.
Interests
Outdoor Activities
Bouldering, Hiking in mountains.
Recreational Activities
Playing Chess.
References
Dr. Rune Grand Graversen
Professor in Polar Meteorology and Climate Dynamics, The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway. E-Mail: rune.graversen@uit.no, Tel: +4777625242