Hi, I'm Zac Espinosa

I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Atmospheric and Climate Sciences at the University of Washington, where I work with Professors Cecilia Bitz, Dale Durran, and Edward Blanchard-Wrigglesworth. My research aims to improve climate projections and weather forecasting using machine learning, high performance computing, climate modeling, and data analysis. Checkout my research page to learn more about my current and past projects.

Prior to beginning my PhD, I completed a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.S. in Applied Physics at Stanford University. My Masters research (advised by Prof. Aditi Sheshadri) focused on building a machine learning parameterization of gravity wave drag. Outside of my academic work, you'll find me studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, exploring Washington's national parks, or reading about the clean energy transition.