Me

Atmospheric Scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), USA:

I am a Scientist 3 at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Department of Energy (DOE), USA, who is broadly interested in geophysical fluid dynamics, and have done research on a wide range of topics from the atmospheric/climate dynamics to air-sea interaction using mathematical, numerical, and comprehensive models, guided by observational data. The main theme of my work is advancing fundamental understanding of atmospheric processes that affect extratropical/tropical weather and climate. Potential research topics include but are not limited to, the dynamics of large-scale circulation (sudden stratospheric warmings, blockings, annular modes, stationary waves, planetary wave reflection), tropical meteorology (moisture modes, equatorial waves, cold surges), and extreme weather events.

Outside of work, I enjoy listening and watching classical music concerts (a big fan of Bach, Sibelius, Paganini, Shostakovich, and Tchaikovsky), traveling, and exploring the nature.

Key Publications:

  • Lubis, S. W., et al. (2025): Cloud-Radiative Effects Significantly Increase Wintertime Atmospheric Blocking in the Euro-Atlantic Sector. Nature Communications, 16, 9763. Link.
  • Lubis, S. W., et al. (2025): Projected Changes in Cross-Equatorial Northerly Surges (CENS) and their Hydrological Impacts in the Near Future. Nature npj Clim Atmos Sci, 8, 375. Link.
  • Lubis, S. W., and Hassanzadeh, P. (2021). An Eddy–Zonal Flow Feedback Model for Propagating Annular Modes. Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences 78, 1, 249-267. Link.
  • Lubis, S. W., et al. (2016). Influence of the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation and Sea Surface Temperature Variability on Downward Wave Coupling in the Northern Hemisphere. Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences 73, 5, 1943-1965. Link.
  • Lubis, S. W., and Jacobi, C. (2015). The Modulating Influence of Convectively Coupled Equatorial Waves (CCEWs) on the Variability of Tropical Precipitation. International Journal of Climatology 35, 7, 1465-1483. Link.

Published/In Review/Submitted Articles in 2026:

  • L. Wang, J. Lu, M. Breeden, G. Chen, S. Henderson, V. Narinesingh, I. Simpson, T. Woollings, Y. Hu and Lubis, S. W.. (2026): Gaps and Ways Forward in Atmospheric Blocking and Extreme Weather Research. Nature Communications. In Review.
  • N-E Omrani, F. Ogawa, H. Nakamura, Lubis, S. W., N. Keenlyside and L. F.Paolini. (2026): Oceanic Fronts Shape Hemispheric Contrasts in Polar Stratospheric Extremes. Nature Communications. In Review.
  • Z. Chen, L. R. Leung, W. Zhou, J. Lu, Lubis, S. W., Y. Liu, C.-C. Chang, B. E. Harrop, Y. Wang, G. Zhang and Y. Qian. (2026): Hierarchical Testing of a Hybrid Machine Learning–Physics Global Atmosphere Model. AGU Advances. In Review.
  • Latos, B., S. Ferret, T. Lefort, A.J. Matthews, Lubis, S. W., N. V. Senior, et al. (2026): Review: The role of equatorial waves in triggering precipitation extremes in the Maritime Continent. MWR. In Review.