Temple Lee, Ph.D.


Title: Physical Scientist

Contact:

temple.lee@noaa.gov
ph: 540-931-1827

Current Research:

My research is focused on improving scientific understanding of atmospheric boundary-layer dynamics and land-atmosphere interactions. In my work, I use long-term datasets obtained from meteorological and flux towers, small uncrewed aircraft systems, boundary-layer profiling systems, and weather balloons, coupled with numerical simulations. Research interests include:

  • Refinement and development of surface- and boundary-layer parameterizations
  • Complex terrain flows
  • Turbulence processes within and above forest canopies

The knowledge gained helps lead to improvements in numerical models of the atmosphere, resulting in better weather forecasts.

Professional Experience:

  • 2022 – present: Physical Scientist, NOAA Air Resources Laboratory, Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, Oak Ridge, TN
  • 2017 – 2022: Research Scientist, Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies and NOAA Air Resources Laboratory Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, Oak Ridge, TN
  • 2015 – 2017: Research Associate, NOAA Air Resources Laboratory Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, Oak Ridge, TN
  • 2008 – 2015: Research and Teaching Assistant, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Education

  • Ph.D., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
  • M.S., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
  • B.S., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

ORCID: 0000-0001-5388-6325

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