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June-Yi Lee

Associate Researcher
[Past Staff]

International Pacific Research Center
School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

Email:
Webpage: http://iprc.soest.hawaii.edu/users/jylee/

Education

Ph.D. - 2003, Atmospheric Sciences, Seoul National University, Korea
M.S. - 1999, Atmospheric Sciences, Seoul National University, Korea
B.S. - 1997, Earth Science Education, Ewha Womans University, Korea

Research Interests

Dynamical climate predictability and prediction for intraseasonal to interannual variability
Variability and predictability of the Asian-Australian monsoon system
Interdecadal variability and climate changes of the Asian-Pacific climate

Professional Experience

Associate Researcher, International Pacific Research Center, SOEST, University of Hawaii, March 2013 – present
Assistant Researcher, International Pacific Research Center, SOEST, University of Hawaii, May 2008 – March 2013
Postdoctoral research scientist, International Pacific Research Center, SOEST, University of Hawaii, August 2005 – April 2008
Postdoctoral research scientist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland, August 2003 – July 2005

Refereed Publications

2021

Yun, K.-S., J.-Y. Lee, A. Timmermann, K. Stein, M. F. Stuecker, J. C. Fyfe, and E.-S. Chung, 2021: Increasing ENSO–rainfall variability due to changes in future tropical temperature–rainfall relationship. Communications Earth & Environment, 2, doi:10.1038/s43247-021-00108-8. IPRC-1493.

2019

Yang, Y.-M., J.-Y. Lee, and B. Wang, 2019: The Tibetan Plateau Uplift is Crucial for Eastward Propagation of Madden-Julian Oscillation. Nature scientific reports, 9, 15478, doi:10.1038/s41598-019-51461-w. IPRC-1407.

2015

Alessandri, A., A. Borrelli, A. Cherchi, S. Materia, A. Navarra, J.-Y. Lee, and B. Wang, 2015: Prediction of Indian summer monsoon onset using dynamical sub-seasonal forecasts: effects of realistic initialization of the atmosphere. Mon. Wea. Rev., 143 (3), 778-793, doi:10.1175/MWR-D-14-00187.1. IPRC-1087.
Fu, X., W. Wang, J.-Y. Lee, B. Wang, K. Kikuchi, J. Xu, J. Li, and S. Weaver, 2015: Distinctive Roles of Air-Sea Coupling on Different MJO Events: A New Perspective Revealed from the DYNAMO/CINDY Field Campaign. Mon. Wea. Rev., 143 (3), 794-812, doi:10.1175/MWR-D-14-00221.1. IPRC-1092.
Jeong, H.-I., J.-B. Ahn, J.-Y. Lee, A. Alessandri, and H.H. Hendon, 2015: Interdecadal change of interannual variability and predictability of two types of ENSO. Clim. Dyn., 44 (1‐2), 1073-1091, doi:10.1007/s00382-014-2127-3. IPRC-1042.
Lee, S.-S., B. Wang, D.E. Waliser, J.M. Neena, and J.-Y. Lee, 2015: Predictability and prediction skill of the boreal summer intraseasonal oscillation in the Intraseasonal Variability Hindcast Experiment. Clim. Dyn., 45 (7), 2123-2135, doi:10.1007/s00382-014-2461-5. IPRC-1105.
Wang, B., J.-Y. Lee, and B. Xiang, 2015: Asian summer monsoon rainfall predictability: A predictable mode analysis. Clim. Dyn., 44 (1‐2), 61-74, doi:10.1007/s00382-014-2218-1. IPRC-1066.

2014

Alessandri, A., M. De Felice, N. Zeng, A. Mariotti, Y. Pan, A. Cherchi, J.-Y. Lee, B. Wang, K.-J. Ha, P. Ruti, and V. Artale, 2014: Robust assessment of the expansion and retreat of Mediterranean climate in the 21st century. Nature - Scientific Reports, 4, 1, doi:10.1038/srep07211. IPRC-1088.
Chu, J.-E., K.-J. Ha, J.-Y. Lee, B. Wang, B.-H. Kim, and C.E. Chung, 2014: Future change of the Indian Ocean basin-wide and dipole modes in the CMIP5. Clim. Dyn., 43 (1‐2), 535-551, doi:10.1007/s00382-013-2002-7. IPRC-1020.
Lee, J.-Y., B. Wang, K.-H. Seo, J.-S. Kug, Y.-S. Choi, Y. Kosaka, and K.-J. Ha, 2014: Future change of Northern Hemisphere summer tropical-extratropical teleconnection in CMIP 5 models. J. Climate, 27 (10), 3643-3664, doi:10.1175/JCLI-D-13-00261.1. IPRC-1043.
Mani, N.J., J.-Y. Lee, D. Waliser, B. Wang, and X. Jiang, 2014: Predictability of the Madden-Julian Oscillation in the Intraseasonal Variability Hindcast Experiment (ISVHE). J. Climate, 27 (12), 4531-4543, doi:10.1175/JCLI-D-13-00624.1. IPRC-1049.
Neena, J.M., X. Jiang, D. Waliser, J.-Y. Lee, and B. Wang, 2014: Eastern Pacific Intraseasonal Variability: A Predictability Perspective. J. Climate, 27 (23), 8869-8883, doi:10.1175/JCLI-D-14-00336.1. IPRC-1077.
Wang, B., S.-Y. Yim, J.-Y. Lee, J. Liu, and K.-J. Ha, 2014: Future Change of Asian-Australian Monsoon under RCP 4.5 Anthropogenic Warming Scenario. Clim. Dyn., 42 (1‐2), 83-100, doi:10.1007/s00382-013-1769-x. IPRC-980.
Xiang, B., B. Wang, A. Lauer, J.-Y. Lee, and Q. Ding, 2014: Upper Tropospheric Warming Intensifies Sea Surface Warming. Clim. Dyn., 43 (1‐2), 259-270, doi:10.1007%2Fs00382-013-1928-0. IPRC-1006.
Xiang, B., B. Wang, J. Li, M. Zhao, and J.-Y. Lee, 2014: Understanding the anthropogenically forced change of equatorial Pacific trade winds in coupled climate models. J. Climate, 27 (22), 8510-8526, doi:10.1175/JCLI-D-14-00115.1. IPRC-1071.

2013

Fu, X., J.-Y. Lee, B. Wang, W. Wang, and F. Vitart, 2013: Intraseasonal Forecasting of Asian Summer Monsoon in Four Operational and Research Models. J. Climate, 26 (12), 4186-4203, doi:10.1175/JCLI-D-12-00252.1. IPRC-963.
Fu, X., J.-Y. Lee, P.-C. Hsu, H. Taniguchi, B. Wang, W. Wang, and S. Weaver, 2013: Multi-model MJO forecasting during DYNAMO/CINDY period. Clim. Dyn., 41 (3), 1067-1081, doi:10.1007/s00382-013-1859-9. IPRC-992.
Lee, S.-S., J.-Y. Lee, K.-J. Ha, B. Wang, A. Kitoh, Y. Kajikawa, and M. Abe, 2013: Role of the Tibetan Plateau on Annual Variation of Mean Atmospheric Circulation and Storm Track Activity. J. Climate, 26 (14), 5270-5286, doi:10.1175/JCLI-D-12-00213.1. IPRC-943.
Liu, J., B. Wang, M.A. Cane, S.-Y. Yim, and J.-Y. Lee, 2013: Divergent global precipitation changes induced by natural versus anthropogenic forcing. Nature, 493, 656-659, doi:10.1038/nature11784. IPRC-946.
Wang, B., B. Xiang, and J.-Y. Lee, 2013: Subtropical High predictability establishes a promising way for monsoon and tropical storm predictions. PNAS, 110 (8), 2718-2722, doi:10.1073/pnas.1214626110. IPRC-940.

2011

Fu, X.H., B. Wang, J.-Y. Lee, W.Q. Wang, and L. Gao, 2011: Sensitivity of Dynamical Intra-Seasonal Prediction Skills to Different Initial Conditions. Mon. Wea. Rev., 139 (8), 2572-2592.
Lee, J.-Y., B. Wang, Q. Ding, K.-J. Ha, J.-B. Ahn, A. Kumar, B. Stern, and O. Alves, 2011: How predictable is the Northern Hemisphere summer upper-tropospheric circulation? Clim. Dyn., 37, 1189-1203.
Lee, S.-S., J.-Y. Lee, K.-J. Ha, B. Wang, J. Kyung, and E. Schemm, 2011: Deficiencies and possibilities for long-lead coupled climate prediction of the western North Pacific-East Asian summer monsoon. Clim. Dyn., 36 (5), 1173-1188.
Lee, S.-S., J.-Y. Lee, B. Wang, F.-F. Jin, W.-J. Lee, and K.-J. Ha, 2011: A comparison of climatological subseasonal variations in the wintertime storm track activity between the North Pacific and Atlantic: Local energetics and moisture effect. Clim. Dyn., 37, (11), 2455-2469.
Seo, K.-H., and J.-Y. Lee (Eds), 2011: Changma White Book. Korean Meteorological Administration, pp 250. (in Korean)
Seo, K.-H., J.-H. Seo, and J.-Y. Lee, 2011: A new look at Changma. Atmos. Kor. Meteor. Soc. (in Korean), 21 (1), 109-121.

1999-2010

Chowdary, J.S., S.-P. Xie, J.-Y. Lee, Y. Kosaka, and B. Wang, 2010: Predictability of summer Northwest Pacific climate in 11 coupled model hindcasts: Local and remote forcing. J. Geophys. Res.-Atmos., 115, D22121, doi:10.1029/2010JD014595.
Lee, J.-Y., B. Wang, I.-S. Kang, J. Shukla et al., 2010: How are seasonal prediction skills related to models' performance on mean state and annual cycle? Clim. Dyn., 35, 267-283, DOI 10.1007/s00382-010-0857-4.
Fu, X., B. Wang, Q. Bao, P. Liu, and J.-Y. Lee, 2009: Impacts of initial conditions on monsoon intraseasonal forecasting. Geophys. Res. Lett., 36, L08801; doi:10.1029/2009GL037166.
Wang, B., J.-Y. Lee, J. Shukla, I.-S. Kang, C.-K. Park et al., 2009: Advance and prospectus of seasonal prediction: Assessment of APCC/CliPAS 14-model ensemble retrospective seasonal prediction (1980-2004). Clim. Dyn., 33, 93-117, DOI: 10.1007/s00382-008-0460-0.
Kim, H.-M., I.-S. Kang, B. Wang, and J.-Y. Lee, 2008: Interannual variations of the boreal summer Intraseasonal variability predicted by ten atnmosphere-ocean coupled models. Clim. Dyn., 30, 485-496, Doi 10. 1007/S00382-007-0292-3.
Kug, J.-S., J.-Y. Lee, and I.-S. Kang, 2008: Systematic error correction of dynamical seasonal prediction using a stepwise pattern project method (SPPM). Mon. Wea. Rev., 136, 3501-3512.
Kug, J.-S., J.-Y. Lee, I.-S. Kang, B. Wang, and C.-K. Park, 2008: Optimal multi-model ensemble method in seasonal climate prediction. Asian Pacific J. Atmos. Sci., 44, 259-267.
Wang, B., J.-Y. Lee, I.-S. Kang, J. Shukla, J.-S. Kug, A. Kumar, J. Schemm, J.-J. Luo, T. Yamagata, and C.-K. Park, 2008: How accurately do coupled climate models predict the leading modes of Asian-Australian monsoon interannual variability? Clim. Dyn., 30, 605-619, DOI: 10.1007/s00382-007-0310-5.
Kug, J.-S., J.-Y. Lee, and I.-S. Kang, 2007: Global sea surface temperature prediction using multi-model ensemble. Mon. Wea. Rev., 135, 3239-3247.
Wang, B., J.-Y. Lee, I.-S. Kang, J. Shukla, S. N. Hameed, and C.-K. Park, 2007: Coupled predictability of seasonal tropical precipitation. CLIVAR Exchanges, 12 (4), 17-18.
Kug, J.-S., I.-S. Kang, J.-Y. Lee, and J.-G. Jhun, 2004: A statistical approach to Indian Ocean sea surface temperature prediction using a dynamical ENSO prediction. Geophys. Res. Lett., 31:09212,doi:10.1029.
Lau, W. K.-M., K.-M. Kim, and J.-Y. Lee, 2004: Interannual variability, global teleconntion, and potential predictability associated with the Asian summer monsoon. In East Asian Monsoon. Ed. C.-P. Chang. World Scientific Series on Meteorology of East Asia.
Kang, I.-S., J.-Y. Lee, and C.-K. Park, 2004: Potential predictability of summer mean precipitation in a dynamical seasonal prediction system with systematic error correction. J. Climate, 17, 834-844.
Lau, K.-M., J.-Y. Lee, K.-M. Kim, and I.-S. Kang, 2004: The North Pacific as a regulator of summertime climate over Eurasia and North America. J. Climate, 17, 819-833.
Wang, B., I.-S. Kang, and J.-Y. Lee, 2004: Ensemble simulations of Asian-Australian monsoon variabiliy by 11 AGCMs. J. Climate, 17, 803-818.
Ho, C.-H., J.-Y. Lee, M.-H. Ahn, and H.-S. Lee, 2003: A sudden change in summer rainfall characteristics in Korea during the late 1970s. Int. J. Climatol., 23, 117-128.
Lau, K.-M., J.-Y. Lee, and I.-S. Kang, 2002: The North Pacific climate regulator. CLIVAR Exchanges, 7 (1), 23-25.
Lee, J.-Y., I.-S. Kang, and C.-H. Ho, 1999: A statistical model for the long-range forecast of spring temperature in Korea. J. Korean Meteor. Soc., 35, 372-383.