Honors & Awards

Selected recognitions from NASA/GSFC, University of Maryland, and collaborators (2001–2010).

2010 Outstanding Performance Award — Science, NASA/GSFC Laboratory for Atmospheres
2010 · NASA/GSFC

Outstanding Performance Award — Science

“For outstanding scientific research in using a global mesoscale model to improve our understanding of physical processes associated with tropical cyclones.” Laboratory for Atmospheres.

2010 UMCP CMPS Research Discovery Award
2010 · UMCP

CMPS Research Discovery Award

University of Maryland, College Park — Research Breakthroughs (April 2010).

2009 Exceptional Scientific Achievement Award (NASA/GSFC/613.1)
2009 · NASA/GSFC/613.1

Exceptional Scientific Achievement Award

“For outstanding scientific research using a global mesoscale model to improve understanding of the physical processes associated with tropical cyclones.”

2009 NASA DDCS Poster Winner Award — runner-up photo
2009 · NASA/GSFC

NASA DDCS Poster Winner Award

Runner‑up (most readable poster): “Hurricane Forecasts with a Global Mesoscale Model on the NASA Columbia Supercomputer.”

2006 Outstanding Contractor Award in Science, NASA GSFC Laboratory for Atmospheres
2006 · NASA/GSFC

Outstanding Contractor Award — Science

Laboratory for Atmospheres — for contributions to global mesoscale modeling and hurricane prediction research.

2005 Outstanding Performance Award, NASA GMAO/SRT
2005 · NASA GMAO/SRT

Outstanding Performance Award

Recognition for excellence in R&D implementing a high‑resolution version of the fvGCM and advances in hurricane prediction.

2004 Outstanding Contractor Award, NASA Laboratory for Atmospheres
2004 · NASA/GSFC

Outstanding Contractor Award

Laboratory for Atmospheres, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

2004 Outstanding Performance Award, NASA GMAO/SRT
2004 · NASA GMAO/SRT

Outstanding Performance Award

For implementation and reliable real‑time performance of the fvGCM during the 2004 hurricane season.

2002 DAO Special Recognition Award, NASA DAO
2002 · NASA DAO

DAO Special Recognition Award

For dedication and significant contributions to the NASA Data Assimilation Office and its scientific missions.

2001 Group Achievement Award, NASA DAO/SRT
2001 · NASA DAO/SRT

Group Achievement Award

For outstanding contributions to the parallelization of the finite‑volume General Circulation Model.