PhD in Atmospheric Science - Large Scale and Climate Dynamics in Davis United States | University of California Davis

The University of California, Davis provides comprehensive degree programs in Atmospheric Science, including Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) options. Our B.S. curriculum meets the rigorous accreditation requirements established by the National Weather Service and the American Meteorological Society. Graduate studies (M.S. and Ph.D.) are administered by the Atmospheric Science Graduate Group (ASGG), which brings together faculty and students from multiple disciplines. Cross-departmental cooperation is strongly promoted. Atmospheric science explores the physical, chemical, and dynamic properties of Earth's atmosphere and its interactions with water systems and living organisms.

The curriculum provides in-depth understanding of various specialties including air pollution studies, weather forecasting, atmospheric composition, small-scale meteorology, plant-atmosphere interactions, climate systems, regional weather patterns, global circulation, and computer modeling. Graduates develop both theoretical and practical expertise for careers in atmospheric research and education, focusing on atmospheric processes and their connections to water cycles and ecosystems. The program offers concentrations in multiple areas: Air Chemistry and Pollution Control, Surface-Atmosphere Interactions, Regional and Local Weather Systems, Global Climate Patterns, Computational Atmospheric Modeling, Severe Weather Events, and Climate Change Effects

UC Davis's Global Climate Patterns specialization investigates fundamental fluid mechanics and climate variability. Research integrates principles of motion, heat transfer, energy balance, and weather system analysis. Studies cover phenomena from individual storm systems to planetary-scale circulation patterns. Some research focuses on instability mechanisms in weather fronts using mathematical modeling techniques. This program also explores tropical circulation patterns and their influence on temperate regions. Computational modeling serves as a primary research tool, while some students employ sophisticated data analysis methods to examine observational records.