ZOU, XUN

Research Interests

• Polar Meteorology
• Extreme Weather Events
• Atmospheric River
• Numerical Weather Prediction Models

Degrees

• PhD, The Ohio State University (2020)
• MS, The Ohio State University (2017)
• BS, Nanjing University (2015)

Bio

Xun (Jerry) Zou currently works as an Atmospheric Scientist at the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E). Her research employs high-resolution numerical weather models and observational data to conduct process-based studies of extreme weather events in both Antarctica and the United States.

Jerry’s research in Antarctica focuses on understanding the impacts of atmospheric forcings on the ice surface. Her ongoing work includes: 1) investigating atmospheric processes contributing to surface melting, with a focus on Atmospheric Rivers (AR); 2) assessing the surface impacts of AR-related extreme weather, including foehn warming, cloud radiative effects, and intense precipitation; and 3) expanding the observation network and enhancing model capabilities for near-surface atmospheric simulations. After joining the SIO, Jerry expanded her research to the United States. She investigated multiple AR-related extreme precipitation events that triggered natural hazards, including post-debris flow and ice jam flooding. Her ongoing research aims to identify the key process that amplify AR-related extreme weather events and to improve numerical weather forecasting, especially under a changing climate.

Labsite URL
https://meowzx92.github.io/