Jacob Scott Nadolsky, M.S.
Email: jacob.nadolsky@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 834-2764
Room Number: Media & Communication, 1109
Website: LinkedIn
Jacob is a first-year student in the Wind Science and Engineering Ph.D. program at Texas Tech University, having completed coursework and defended his thesis in Atmospheric Science in the summer of 2023. His interests lie where engineering and the environment, specifically the weather, intersect. His current research focuses on observational remote sensing of flow around wind turbines, and wind turbine operative response to atmospheric phenomena. In his spare time, Jacob enjoys staying active, being outside, wandering around new places, and playing the piano. He has also been known to frequent the candy aisle of the grocery store.
Education
- B.S. Meteorology, Valparaiso University: May 2021
- M.S. Atmospheric Science, Texas Tech University: August 2023
Professional Experience
- Graduate Research Assistant, Texas Tech University (June 2021 – present)
- Core Team Member, Texas Tech University National Wind Institute Hurricane Research Team (June 2021 – present)
- Teaching Assistant, Valparaiso University (August 2018 – May 2021)
- Ambassador in Admission, Valparaiso University (August 2018 – May 2021)
- Resident Assistant, Valparaiso University (August 2018 – May 2021)
- Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), George Mason University (May 2020 – August 2020)
- In-Cloud Icing and Largedrop Experiment (ICICLE) Intern (December 2018 – May 2019)
Awards and Honors
- Distinguished Graduate Student Assistantship, Texas Tech University
- Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society, Texas Tech University
- Dr. Robert S. Fraser Senior Named Scholarship, American Meteorological Society
- Eugene M. Rasmusson Award, Valparaiso University Department of Geography & Meteorology
- Calling and Character Student Prize, Valparaiso University Institute for Leadership and Service
- Outstanding Leadership and Service Award, Valparaiso University Student Affairs Division
- Distinguished Alumnus Award, Valparaiso University Alumni Association
- Chi Epsilon Pi meteorology honor society, Valparaiso University
- Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society, Valparaiso University
- Summa cum laude graduation honors, Valparaiso University
Research Articles
- Nadolsky, J.S. (2023): “Characterization of Wind Turbine Flows using Radar-Derived Fields and In-Situ Turbine Measurements.” [Master’s thesis, Texas Tech University]. Texas Tech University Library.
National Wind Institute
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Address
1009 Canton Ave., MS 3155 Lubbock, TX 79409-3155 -
Phone
National Wind Institute - 806.742.3476; Renewable Energy - 806.742.6284 -
Email
National Wind Institute - nwi@ttu.edu; Renewable Energy - windenergy@ttu.edu