Andre Pattantyus
About Andre Pattantyus
Andre Pattantyus is a Senior Atmospheric Scientist at Tomorrow.io, specializing in data collection and four-dimensional data assimilation for weather forecasting. He holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and has extensive experience in various research roles.
Work at Tomorrow.io
Andre Pattantyus serves as a Senior Atmospheric Scientist at Tomorrow.io, a role he has held since 2021. His work focuses on leveraging advanced atmospheric data to enhance weather forecasting and climate assessment. Previously, he worked in a similar capacity at Tomorrow.io from 2019 to 2021 in Boulder, Colorado. His expertise includes four-dimensional data assimilation (FDDA) and the application of satellite data across various formats.
Education and Expertise
Andre Pattantyus holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Meteorology from the Florida Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2011 and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Meteorology from Plymouth State University from 2003 to 2007. His academic background supports his expertise in data collection methods and four-dimensional data assimilation.
Background
Andre Pattantyus has a diverse background in atmospheric science, having worked in various research roles. He was a Graduate Student Research Assistant at the Florida Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2011 and a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Hawaii at Manoa from 2011 to 2021. He also served as an ORAU Postdoctoral Fellow at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory from 2016 to 2019, contributing to research at the White Sands Missile Range.
Achievements
During his career, Andre Pattantyus has applied his expertise in significant projects, including the Perdigão field project in Portugal, which contributed to the New European Wind Atlas Project. He has also utilized HYSPLIT for monitoring dispersion events in Hawaii, particularly related to volcanic eruptions and lava flows. His proficiency in data collection techniques, including tethered lifting systems and spectrometers, has been instrumental in his research efforts.