Sergey Matrosov, cloud microphysics

Sergey Matrosov is a CIRES Senior Research Scientist with the Water Cycle Branch at ESRL/PSD (Physical Sciences Laboratory). He has made outstanding contributions to scientific research on determining the properties of clouds and precipitation from millimeter wavelength radar. Over the last 19 years since he arrived in the United States, he has prolifically developed simple and elegant retrieval techniques that have formed the basis for an observational capability leading to an understanding of cloud microphysics and precipitation which have supported studies of climate, radiation balances, weather modification, hydrological cycles, and flood warning systems. In addition to creating a body of theoretical discipline, he has also supported his work with validation studies (comparing retrieved results to aircraft in-situ sampling) and inter-comparison studies (between different retrieval techniques and sensors) showing an ability to move the theory into the practical regime of application. He has served (and is serving) as a science team member for the CloudSat program, the Department of Energy Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program and is recognized nationally and internationally. Besides his outstanding contributions in research, he also contributes to educational mentoring and advising as an adjunct faculty member at Colorado State University. He has also contributed significantly to the development of a cooperative program between NOAA and the Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorological and Environmental Monitoring to develop a new International Observatory in Siberia.