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Raphael Rousseau-Rizzi

MSc 2016

Raphael Rousseau-Rizzi, ɬÀï·¬ AOS MSc 2016

PhD student at 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 ɬÀï·¬? 

At ɬÀï·¬, 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 ɬÀï·¬?

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 ɬÀï·¬?

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 ɬÀï·¬?

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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