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Raphael Rousseau-Rizzi

MSc 2016

Raphael Rousseau-Rizzi, UU直播 AOS MSc 2016

PhD student at聽Massachusetts Institute of Technology, working on tropical cyclone physics

1. What was your area of study (Atmospheric or Oceanic sciences)? Could you describe in a line or two your research/ area of interest while you were studying at UU直播?聽

At UU直播, I worked in atmospheric sciences, on the initiation of deep convection. More specifically, I worked on the transition from shallow fair weather clouds, to deep storm clouds.

2. Looking back, what do you value most about your studies at Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences at UU直播?

The AOS department is a great, open learning environment, which is low stress and high productivity.

3. How are you applying your degree in Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences from UU直播?

I'm essentially using my degree in Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences everyday, since I now am pursuing PhD studies in the same field.

4. What advice would you give to someone considering graduate studies in Atmospheric or Oceanic Sciences at UU直播?

Go for it! It is an excellent department in a quite fascinating field, which offers way more opportunities than initially apparent.

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