Our group specializes in climate and weather extremes, with a particular emphasis on tropical cyclones. We develop and apply theoretical, numerical, and computational methodologies, leveraging observational records and synthetic data from physics-based models.

This enables us to advance the understanding of how the dynamics and risks of tropical cyclones—and their associated hazards, including storm surge, heavy rainfall, compound flooding, and strong winds—are influenced by climate change, sea level rise, and the increased vulnerability driven by rapid coastal development.

Additionally, we are at the forefront of pioneering advanced physics-informed machine learning and data-mining frameworks to deepen our understanding of tropical cyclone formation, evolution, and the causal mechanisms behind their complex, cascading interactions with other climate extremes. Our research investigates how these interactions impact infrastructure resilience and socio-economic vulnerabilities in coastal cities, on scales ranging from local to global.

By leveraging an interdisciplinary approach—integrating insights from science, engineering, and policy—we provide critical tools and knowledge for effectively adapting to and mitigating the destructive impacts of climate extremes in a rapidly changing environment.