Matthew Simpson

Dr. Simpson has 20 years of experience running numerical weather prediction models for research and commercial applications. He has performed weather simulations with forecast horizons of a few hours to several months. Simpson also specializes in boundary layer dynamics and atmospheric transport and diffusion. Previously, he worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for 13 years where he led numerous renewable energy research projects utilizing weather forecast models. In addition, he simulated the transport of airborne radiological material for emergency response and national security. He has applied his skills in the private sector by developing new atmospheric modeling capabilities to enhance wind resource assessment. Currently, Dr. Simpson works for the Scripps Institution of Oceanography forecasting heavy rainfall events along the Western United States due to landfalling atmospheric rivers. Simpson holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from North Carolina State University.