Kelvin Droegemeier
American research meteorologist
Kelvin Kay Droegemeier (born September 23, 1958) is an American research meteorologist. He was the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy from February 2019 to January 2021.
Kelvin Droegemeier | |
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| 10th Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy | |
| In office February 11, 2019 – January 15, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Holdren |
| Succeeded by | Eric Lander |
| Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Technology | |
| In office March 13, 2017 – January 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen W. S. McKeever |
| Succeeded by | Kayse Shrum |
| Vice Chairman of National Science Board | |
| In office 2012–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1958 Ellsworth, Kansas, U.S. |
| Education | University of Oklahoma, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign |
| Profession | Meteorologist |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Meteorology |
| Institutions | |
| Thesis | The Numerical Simulation of Thunderstorm Outflow Dynamics (Gust Front, Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability, Wind Shear, Microbursts) (1985) |
| Doctoral advisor | Robert B. Wilhelmson |
Droegemeier is known for his research in predicting the development of extreme weather events, and was Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Technology and the Vice President for Research at the University of Oklahoma.[1][2]
References
change- ↑ "Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin appoints OU vice president to serve on cabinet". OU Daily. March 9, 2017. Archived from the original on March 16, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ↑ "Curriculum Vitae" (PDF). University of Oklahoma. June 16, 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 15, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
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