BEN MEISELMAN
Strathmore Dr #***
Los
Angeles, CA 90024
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EDUCATION
UCLA Los Angeles, CA
PhD Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
2010
UC Davis Davis, CA
B.S. Physics
2002
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
UCLA Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department Los Angeles,
CA
Graduate Student Researcher 2006-
Present
Performed comprehensive reviews of relevant literature
Conducted numerical modeling experiments
Performed extensive data analysis
Developed thesis project
Thesis project: Developed a new theoretical mechanism for rapid
intensification of hurricanes by using a new microphysical scheme which
explored the sensitivity of the outer eye region of the storm. Potential
implications for increased knowledge of the sensitivity of current
hurricane models.
UCLA Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department Los Angeles,
CA
Teaching Assistant/Associate 2002-March
2009
Led discussion sections
Created and corrected student exams and assignment
Helped students prepare for exams
Assisted students with laboratory projects
RELEVANT SKILLS
Extensive experience with numerical modeling and graphics software.
Coursework in numerical modeling theory, time series analysis and Empirical
Orthogonal Function analysis.
Experience with Fortran, C++, Matlab, JAVA, WRF, MM5, GrADS, HTML, PHP,
MySQL
Languages learned: Spanish (4 yrs study), Russian (2 yrs study), Hebrew
(1.5 yrs study)