Welcome to my website! I am a postdoctoral researcher at Boston College, where I work with Yi Ming on the dynamics of high-impact weather systems developing on meso- and synoptic scales (e.g., mesoscale convective systems, atmospheric rivers), and their representation in climate models.
I initiated my academic career as a synoptic meteorologist at Seoul National University where I earned a Ph.D. under the supervision of Seok-Woo Son. My Ph.D. works were about synoptic-dynamic characteristics of heavy rainfall events in East Asia and various weather systems therein.
My research ultimately aims to improve our understanding of extreme weather (particularly, heavy precipitation). I apply theories and diagnostics to observational/reanalysis data and climate model simulations. Outside of research, I enjoy exploring the scenic landscapes of New England with my wife, Seoyeon Kim.
In my extreme weather research, I combine synoptic/mesoscale meteorology and the theories of large-scale dynamics. Given the inherently multiscale nature of extreme weather, I believe the breakthrough of extreme weather study can be made by successfully integrating weather and climate sciences, which has rarely been attempted before (see this perspective article). My Publication reflects this philosophy.
As of Nov 2024, I am interested in the multiscale dynamics of atmospheric rivers with two focal questions: 1) What are the roles of low-frequency moisture transport in atmospheric rivers landfilling on the US west coast?, and 2) How do equatorial trapped waves modulate the amount of water vapor entrained by midlatitude atmospheric rivers?