Director, Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, Researcher
Bio
Dr. F. Martin Ralph is a hydrometeorologist focused on understanding the origins of extreme precipitation, flooding and drought, and on improving predictions to manage them. He founded the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes. His work expanded interest in atmospheric rivers (AR) and led to the development of AR Reconnaissance, the AR Scale, the International AR Conference, and Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations. He uses science and partnerships to address practical problems and inform public policy.