Dargan Frierson, University of Washington, was appointed Bassi Fellow with a residency from November 2025 to February 2026. Dr. Frierson is a renowned expert in climate modeling, investigating fundamental dynamics of large-scale climatic features, such as storm tracks and tropical rain belts. His fellowship focuses on atmospheric and oceanic dynamics in coupled climate simulations, including the role of greenhouse gases and aerosols in determining extreme climate events.

Discover Dr. Frierson’s background and latest academic achievements here.