Department of Atmospheric Science | Colorado State University

Christian D. Kummerow - Professor

Phone: 970-491-7473
Fax: 970-491-8449
Email: kummerow (at) atmos.colostate.edu
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Education

Ph.D. in Atmospheric Physics - 1987 - University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN
B.S. in Physics - 1982 - University of California - Berkeley, CA

Career Overview

Professor Kummerow joined the CSU Department of Atmospheric Science Faculty in June 2000. Prior to joining the department, he worked at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center serving as the Project Scientist for the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM). He is currently a member of the Joint TRMM Steering Team. Professor Kummerow is also a member of the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer (AMSR) team and plays an active role in planning and defining new spaceborne missions geared towards obtaining a better understanding of the Global Water and Energy Cycle.

Teaching Interests

Radiative transfer
Remote sensing
Satellite meteorology

Research Interests

Remote sensing
Global hydrologic cycle
Climate change

Research Sponsors

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Awards, Honors, and Positions

Journal of Applied Meteorology - Editor - 2003
CEAS - Director - 2002
NASA Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) - Project Scientist - 1997 to 2000
NASA Goddard Exceptional Achievement Award - 1996
Maryland Distinguished Young Scientist Award - 1998
NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal - 2000
American Meteorological Society - Member
Americal Geophysical Union - Member

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