Urban-PREDICT Members Honoured by the American Meteorological Society
Urban-PREDICT is a World Weather Research Programme (WWRP) project, that brings together scientists from six continents to advance urban multi-hazard prediction and early warning systems. As more than half the world's population now lives in cities — a share projected to reach 70% by 2050 — Urban-PREDICT works to improve forecasting of heat, flooding, storms, and air quality at the neighbourhood scale, combining high-resolution modelling, AI-driven prediction, and community-focused early warning communication to help make cities safer and more resilient.
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The WWRP community is delighted to celebrate two outstanding recognitions for members of the Urban-PREDICT group, both announced by the American Meteorological Society (AMS).
Olga Wilhelmi Elected AMS Fellow
Olga Wilhelmi from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in the United States and a Steering Group member of the Urban-PREDICT Project has been elected as a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society, one of the Society's highest honours. AMS Fellowship recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the atmospheric or related sciences over a substantial period of time. This distinction reflects Olga's sustained leadership and impact in advancing urban climate research and its applications for societal resilience.
Shiguang Miao Receives the AMS Helmut E. Landsberg Award
Shiguang Miao from the Institute of Urban Meteorology in China, who serves as Urban-PREDICT's Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) liaison, has received the AMS Helmut E. Landsberg Award. The award recognises exemplary contributions to the fields of urban meteorology, climatology, or hydrology — including advances in understanding atmospheric processes in urban environments, improved forecasting capabilities, and quantifying the impacts of urbanization on climate.
Both honours underscore the calibre of research and leadership within the Urban-PREDICT group and its contribution to the broader WWRP mission of advancing weather research for societal benefit. Please join us in congratulating these experts on their well-deserved recognitions!
Learn more about the project and its activities here: https://wwrp-urbanpredict.net/