Climate Dynamics Theory
Developing a physically-based convective quasi-equilibrium (CQE) theory suitable for studying the low-frequency tropical climate variabilities and their potential changes under the influence of anthropogenic global warming.
Tropical Waves & Oscillations
Investigating the dynamics and energetics of convectively coupled tropical waves (oscillations), including Kelvin and Rossby waves, as well as Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) and El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
TC-Climate Interactions
Examining the impacts of natural climate variability and anthropogenic global warming on tropical cyclone (TC) activity, including genesis number, intensity and track, over the western North Pacific and South China Sea.
Oceanic Upwelling Dynamics
Exploring the natural variability of equatorial upwelling in Atlantic and Pacific basins in present climate and its future change under anthropogenic global warming using simulation results from CMIP6 climate models.