My research focuses on the physics of inertial particles in atmospheric surface-layer turbulence, with a particular emphasis on precipitation particles and their impacts on human safety, environmental processes, and weather-related hazards. His work integrates fundamental fluid dynamics with the development of advanced instrumentation for atmospheric and meteorological measurements. Current research areas include snow and mixed-phase precipitation microphysics, fog liquid water content measurements, turbulence–particle interactions, and air-to-precipitation pollutant transfer processes. He develops novel sensing technologies using thermal, optical, and hot-wire techniques to measure particle mass, phase, fall velocity, aerodynamic behavior, and environmental contamination in real time. His research also extends to photoelasticity-based methods for estimating force and stress, combining experimental mechanics, imaging, and inverse analysis to investigate low-stress materials and three-dimensional force distributions. Through laboratory experiments, field campaigns, and instrument development, his work aims to improve the understanding of atmospheric particle dynamics and advance environmental sensing technologies for applications in weather monitoring, aviation safety, water resources, and environmental protection.
