Cheng Tao
About Cheng Tao
Cheng Tao is a Research Scientist currently employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2019. He has an extensive academic background in meteorology, holding a PhD from Florida International University and a BS from Sun Yat-Sen University.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Cheng Tao has been working as a Research Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2019. This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and involves conducting advanced research in the field of meteorology. The laboratory is known for its contributions to national security and scientific discovery, and Cheng's work contributes to these objectives through innovative research methodologies.
Previous Experience at Florida International University
Cheng Tao held multiple positions at Florida International University. He served as an Undergraduate Student Mentor from 2014 to 2015 for eight months, guiding students in their academic pursuits. He also worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2010 to 2011 for one year, and as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2011 to 2016 for five years, where he contributed to various research projects. Additionally, he was a Visiting Faculty member from 2016 to 2017 for seven months and a Postdoctoral Research Associate for six months in 2016.
Educational Background in Meteorology
Cheng Tao earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Meteorology from Sun Yat-Sen University, studying from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a PhD in Geosciences with a concentration in Meteorology from Florida International University, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. This educational background provides a strong foundation for his research and professional endeavors in meteorology.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Before his current role, Cheng Tao worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 2017 to 2019 for two years. This position allowed him to engage in high-level research projects and collaborate with leading scientists in the field, enhancing his expertise and contributing to significant advancements in meteorological research.