Logan Karsten
About Logan Karsten
Logan Karsten is a Principal Atmospheric Scientist with extensive experience in hydrologic modeling and meteorology. He has worked at several institutions, including Iowa State University and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and currently holds a position at Tomorrow.io.
Work at Tomorrow.io
Logan Karsten currently serves as Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Tomorrow.io, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing enterprise-level solutions that address impacts across various sectors, including renewable energy and supply chain management. His work involves leveraging his expertise in atmospheric science to enhance the company's capabilities in weather forecasting and hydrologic modeling.
Previous Experience at NCAR
Before joining Tomorrow.io, Logan worked as an Associate Scientist III at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) from 2015 to 2019. During his tenure in Boulder, Colorado, he contributed to significant research initiatives in atmospheric science, utilizing advanced modeling techniques and data analysis to support various projects.
Academic Background in Meteorology
Logan Karsten completed both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Meteorology at Iowa State University. He studied from 2005 to 2011, gaining a comprehensive understanding of atmospheric processes and modeling. His academic experience laid the foundation for his subsequent career in atmospheric science and hydrologic modeling.
Expertise in Hydrologic Modeling
Logan possesses expertise in executing large-scale distributed hydrologic modeling using data science tools on public data sources. He has utilized his experience from both public and academic institutions to develop and support community and operationally-based hydrologic models, including WRF-Hydro and the National Water Model. His work in this area contributes to advancements in understanding water resource management.
Early Career at Iowa State University
Logan began his career at Iowa State University, where he worked as an Undergraduate Student from 2005 to 2009 and later as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2009 to 2011. In these roles, he gained practical experience in atmospheric sciences, contributing to research projects within the Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences.