Center Directors
Robert J. Trapp
Robert Trapp is a Professor and Head of UIUC’s Department of Atmospheric Sciences. Trapp’s research interests include the dynamics and observations of mesoscale convective systems, severe thunderstorms, and tornadoes; mesoscale modeling, and predictability.
Frank T. Lombardo
Frank Lombardo joined the faculty of UIUC’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2015. He is also a faculty affiliate in atmospheric sciences. His research interests are wind engineering, extreme wind characterization, bluff-body aerodynamics, resilience, and structural damage.