Michael Battalio
About Michael Battalio
Michael Battalio is a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University, specializing in atmospheric dynamics and exoplanet research. He has held various academic positions and has a strong background in physics and meteorology, with a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University.
Current Position at Yale University
Michael Battalio serves as a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he engages in advanced research related to atmospheric sciences. His work contributes to the understanding of various atmospheric phenomena, including synoptic-scale dynamics.
Previous Experience at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Prior to his current role, Michael Battalio worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics from 2017 to 2019. During this two-year tenure in Cambridge, MA, he focused on research related to atmospheric dynamics and contributed to various projects within the center.
Educational Background in Atmospheric Sciences
Michael Battalio earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics from Texas A&M University, completing his studies from 2012 to 2017. He also holds a Master of Science in Meteorology and a Bachelor of Science in both Physics and Meteorology from Mississippi State University, where he studied from 2004 to 2012.
Research Interests and Focus Areas
Michael Battalio's research interests include exoplanet atmospheric dynamics, the atmosphere of Titan, and terrestrial atmospheric rivers. He also studies the Martian atmosphere and focuses on synoptic-scale terrestrial dynamics, particularly extratropical weather patterns.
Professional Roles and Contributions
Throughout his career, Michael Battalio has held various positions that contributed to his expertise in atmospheric sciences. He served as a Teaching Assistant at Mississippi State University and as a Research Assistant at both Texas A&M University and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). Notably, he was the Environmental Theme Group Lead on the NASA/JPL rover Curiosity.