Kip Nielsen

Kip is currently a 2022-2026 Self Graduate Fellow pursuing a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science at the University of Kansas. His research uses aircraft observations and numerical simulations to investigate land-atmosphere interactions over cities with an emphasis on the urban heat island during heat waves and the stability of the lower atmosphere related to high pollution days. Given the implications of these atmospheric interactions on public health issues, he plans to work with local organizations to relay this information to the community.

Kip received his B.S. in Atmospheric & Oceanic Science and Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2017. His undergraduate research with Dr. Ankur Desai investigated boundary layer depth retrieval and characteristics from the SPARC trailer at the Park Falls WLEF Tall Tower. He received his M.S. in Atmospheric Science with a certificate in Environmental Studies from the University of Kansas in 2021 (opposite degree/school path as Kris Craven!). His M.S. research analyzed the morning transition of the boundary layer over Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.