CAMP: Clouds and Aerosols from Microphysical to Planetary scales

Dr. Michael Diamond

Principal Investigator

Michael is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science at Florida State University. His research focuses on how clouds respond to anthropogenic pollution and warming and the implications for Earth’s climate. Outside work, he enjoys photography, hiking, reading (often about history), travel, and hanging out with his wife and dog.

Dr. Xia Li

Research scientist

Xia is a Research Scientist in the Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science at Florida State University. Her research focuses on interactions among clouds, sea ice, and radiation in the polar regions, and on how these coupled small-scale processes shape polar weather and climate. Outside of work, she enjoys running, yoga, exploring new restaurants, staying connected with family overseas, and exploring new interests.

Dr. Cansu Düzgün

Postdoctoral scholar

Cansu got her Ph.D. in Meteorology from Florida State University. Her research focuses on deep convection, convective entrainment, and parameterized vertical transport in chemistry-coupled atmospheric models. Outside of work, she enjoys playing tennis.

Lili Boss

PhD candidate, Meteorology

Lili is a PhD candidate in Meteorology at Florida State University. Her research interests include solar climate intervention techniques and their potential environmental impacts. Outside work she enjoys Zumba, traveling, cooking, and going to the beach.

Mitchell (Mitch) Voelker

Master's student, Meteorology

Mitch is a master’s student in meteorology at Florida State University. His research focuses on simulating tropical cyclone development, with his master’s thesis specifically investigating how aerosols influence cloud-radiative feedback during tropical cyclone intensification. Outside of meteorology, he enjoys outdoor activities, like playing sports such as soccer and tennis. He also has hobbies of fishing, scuba diving, and hiking.

Elizabeth (Liz) O'Meara

Master's student, Meteorology

Liz is a master’s student studying Meteorology at Florida State University. Her research looks at solar radiation modification, specifically marine cloud brightening, and its implications on global climate dynamics. Outside of work she enjoys photography and playing music.

David Johnson

Postbaccalaureate researcher

David is a postbaccalaureate researcher who earned his B.S. in Meteorology from Florida State University and is pursuing an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence at the University of South Florida. His research examines how aerosols and cloud condensation nuclei influence tropical cyclone development using numerical modeling. His broader interests include tropical cyclone modeling, remote sensing, instrument calibration and applications of AI to atmospheric science. Outside work, he enjoys working out, pickleball, fishing, and watching baseball.

Charlotte Galbreath

Undergraduate researcher

Charlotte is an undergraduate student studying marine biology at FSU. As a member of FSU's Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, Charlotte will work alongside her mentor, Lili Boss, and learn valuable insight that will benefit her future career. Her broader interests include climate change, marine biology, ecology, and conservation.

Danielle Pliego

Undergraduate researcher

Danielle is an undergraduate student studying Environmental Science at FSU. As a member of FSU's Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, Danielle will work alongside her mentor, Michael Diamond, and learn valuable insight that will benefit her future career. Her broader interests include marine conservation, climate change, and sustainability.

Dr. Prof. Violet Thursday

Honorary member

(Ultra)Violet Diamond is an expert in frisbee aerodynamics, lingual evapotranspiration, and all things outdoors. When not outside (which is rarely), she enjoys chewing, playing with toys, and learning new tricks.

Mimi O'Meara

Honorary member

Mimi is a junior research partner who enjoys intently supervising all coding and research work, with a self-appointed specialty in keyboard warming. Her main research interests include precipitation (knocking items off desks) and cloud observation (from her window spot). After a hard day on the job, she clocks out for a long, well-deserved nap.

Dr. Prasanth Prabhakaran

Postdoctoral researcher

Prasanth is now an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Atmospheric Science, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. His research primarily focuses on cloud physics, aerosol-cloud interactions, and climate change.

Dr. Givo Alsepan

Postdoctoral researcher

Givo is now Teaching Faculty at Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia. His research focuses on air-sea interactions and how solar radiation changes may affect coral reefs.

Anthony (Tony) Freveletti

Meteorology M.S.

Tony defended his Master's work on aerosol forcing of Atlantic Multidecadal Variability, using rotated low-frequency component analysis.

Jaylynn (Jay) Brunelli

Meteorology B.S. with Honors in the Major

Jay is an FSU meteorology graduate and now a PhD student at Indiana University-Bloomington. Her work involves stratospheric aerosol injection, control theory, climate variability, and education. Outside of work she enjoys creating art, reading, and antiquing

Pricila Villalta

Postbaccalaureate researcher

Pricila is an FSU meteorology graduate and is now a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Key West, Florida. Her research focused on how high-latitude/low-altitude stratospheric aerosol injection would affect Arctic sea ice and thus polar bear habitat suitability.

Other undergraduate researchers

• Jake Chisholm
• Miranda Coffey
• Bryce Lovelace
• Matthew McTamney
• Caroline Seidman