People

Primary Investigator

Ali Sarhadi (he/him) is an assistant professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech. He received his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Waterloo (2017). Prior to joining Georgia Tech, he held postdoctoral positions in the Department of Earth System Science at Stanford University and the Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Department at MIT.

Email: sarhadi@gatech.edu Other links???

Graduate Students

Aren Russ

Atmospheric Science

I am a first-year PhD student studying Atmospheric Science, with a concentration in data science. I received my bachelor’s in physics from Georgia Tech in 2023. My research focuses on machine learning applications in hurricane track simulations and climate risk analytics. Outside of school, I am active in local theaters and spend my time creating art of all kinds!


Emily Lohmann

Weather and Climate Science

My name is Emily Lohmann, I am in my first year of a Ph.D. in Weather and Climate Science. I received a bachelor’s degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2025. Outside of academics, I am a ceramic artist and spend most of my time reading and gaming.


 

Undergraduate Students

Achyutan Narayanan

Computer Science

I am a 3rd-year CS major and EAS minor. I joined the team due to my interest in data analysis in relation to climate change and so far have had an amazing time! Outside of academics, I also like to compose music, go to the gym, play piano, chess, and of course, video games (mainly Minecraft).

Alexander Yoon

Computer Science

I am an aspiring data scientist and computer science student with a passion for using machine learning for predictive modeling. On campus, I stay engaged by mentoring students in Linear Algebra through EdX, being an active member of the boxing club, and enjoying outdoor activities like running and hiking.

Joseph Yoo

Computer Science

I am a second-year undergraduate studying Computer Science, with concentrations in Intelligence and Modeling & Simulation. Outside of my classes, I am a member of the Student Center Programs Council (SCPC) and working in a team in RoboJackets, both at Georgia Tech. After I complete my undergraduate degree in August 2025, I plan on pursuing a Master’s degree in either math or physics.

Madeline Laessar

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

I am a fourth-year undergraduate studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, and I have a focus in meteorology. At Georgia Tech, I am a TA, the president of the AMS chapter, and the vice president of Sigma Gamma Epsilon (the Earth Science Honor Society). After my graduation in May 2025, I plan to pursue a PhD to continue my education in atmospheric science. In my free time, I enjoy reading and playing tennis.


Sekai Chandra

Atmospheric Sciences

Howdy everyone! I am a third-year undergraduate Atmospheric Sciences Major with a concentration in meteorology. Outside of class, I am a member of STORM Club (at GT) and work as a lifeguard at a YMCA. After graduating in 2027, I plan to continue my education in graduate school. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, following all things weather (particularly extreme events), analyzing historical weather events, competitive swimming, eating new foods, working out, building virtual worlds (ROBLOX), and playing video games.