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Joshua Xiouhua Fu

Senior Researcher
Affiliate Researcher, Atmospheric Sciences
[Past Staff]

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

Phone: (808) 956-2629
Fax: (808) 956-9425
Email:
Webpage: http://iprc.soest.hawaii.edu/users/xfu/

Education

1998 - Ph.D. (Meteorology), University of Hawaii, Honolulu, USA
Dissertation: Simulation of the Tropical Pacific annual cycle with an intermediate Ocean-
Atmosphere-Land model
1988 - M.S. (Atmospheric Physics), Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Beijing, China
1985 - B.S. (Atmospheric Sciences), Chengdu Meteorological Institute, Chengdu, China

Research Interests

Large-scale ocean-atmosphere-land interaction
Tropical climatology
Intraseasonal-to-interannual climate variability, climate modeling and prediction

Scientific Work Experience

Senior Researcher, IPRC, University of Hawaii, November 2017 – present
Associate Researcher, IPRC, University of Hawaii, January 2006 – October 2017
Assistant Researcher, IPRC, University of Hawaii, July 2002 – December 2005
Scientific Computer Programmer, IPRC, University of Hawaii, October 1999 – June 2002
Post-doctoral Fellow, Wyrtki Center, University of Hawaii, January 1999 – October 1999
Research Assistant, University of Hawaii, 1993 – 1998
Engineer, Environmental Protection Research Center, Nanjing, China, 1988 – 1993

Refereed Publications

Fu, X., W. Wang, H.-L. Ren, X. Jia, and T. Shinoda, 2018: Three different downstream fates of the boreal-summer MJOs on their passages over the Maritime Continent Clim. Dyn., 51 (5-6), 1841-1862, doi:10.1007/s00382-017-3985-2. IPRC-1293.
Fu, X., W. Wang, Y. Zhu, H.-L. Ren, X. Jia, and T. Shinoda, 2018: Impacts of Different Cumulus Schemes on the Pathways Through Which SST Feedbacks to the Madden-Julian Oscillation. J. Climate, 31 (14), 5559-5579, doi:10.1175/JCLI-D-17-0432.1. IPRC-1322.
Fu, X., W. Wang, T. Shinoda, H.-L. Ren, and X. Jia, 2017: Toward understanding the diverse impacts of air-sea interactions on MJO simulations. J. Geophys. Res.-Oceans, 122 (11), 8855-8875, doi:10.1002/2017JC013187. IPRC-1294.
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.
Zhang, P., G. Li, X. Fu, Y. Liu, and L. Li, 2014: Clustering of Tibetan Plateau Vortices by 10-30-day Intraseasonal Oscillation. Mon. Wea. Rev., 142, 290-300, doi:10.1175/MWR-D-13-00137.1. IPRC-1015.
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.
Fu, X., and P.-C. Hsu, 2011: Extended-range ensemble forecasting of tropical cyclogenesis in the northern Indian Ocean: Modulation of Madden-Julian Oscillation. Geophys. Res. Lett., 38, L15803, doi:10.1029/2011GL048249.
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.
Lin, A.-L., T. Li, X. Fu, J.-J. Luo, and Y. Masumoto, 2011: Effects of air-sea coupling on the boreal summer intraseasonal oscillations over the Tropical Indian Ocean. Clim. Dyn., 37, 2303-232, DOI: 10.1007/s00382-010-0943-7.
Wang, J.D., W.Q. Wang, X.H. Fu, and K.H. Seo, 2011: Tropical intraseasonal rainfall variability in the CFSR. Clim. Dyn., DOI 10.1007/s00382-011-1087-0.
Yeh, H.-C., and X. Fu, 2011: Incorporating Additional Sounding Observations in Weather Analysis and Rainfall Prediction during the Intensive Observing Period of 2006 TWP-ICE. Terrestrial, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, 22 (4), 421-434.
Zhu, W., T. Li, X. Fu, and J.-J. Luo, 2010: Influence of the Maritime Continent on the boreal summer intraseasonal oscillation. J. Meteor. Soc. Japan, 88, 395-407.
Fu, X., and B. Wang, 2009: Critical roles of the stratiform rainfall in sustaining the Madden-Julian Oscillation: GCM Experiments. J. Climate, 22 (14) 3939-3959.
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.
Liu, P., Y. Kajikawa, B. Wang, A. Kitoh, T. Yasunari, T. Li, H. Annamalai, X. Fu, K. Kikuchi, R. Mizuta, K. Rajendran, D. E. Waliser, and D. Kim, 2009: Tropical Intraseasonal Variability in the MRI-20km60L AGCM. J. Climate, 22 (8), 2006-2022, doi: 10.1175/2008JCLI2406.1.
Liu, P., M. Satoh, B. Wang, H. Fudeyasu, T. Nasuno, T. Li, H. Miura, H. Taniguchi, H. Masunaga, X. Fu, and H. Annamalai, 2009: An MJO Simulated by the NICAM at 14-km and 7-km Resolutions. Mon. Wea. Rev., 137, 3254-3268.
Fu, X., B. Wang, B. Qing, P. Liu, and B. Yang, 2008: Experimental dynamical forecast of an MJO event observed during TOGA-COARE Period. Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters, 1, 24-28.
Fu, X., B. Yang, Q. Bao, and B. Wang, 2008: Sea surface temperature feedback extends the predictability of tropical intraseasonal oscillation. Mon. Wea. Rev., 126, 577-597.
Li, T., F. Tam, X. Fu, T. Zhou, and W. Zhu, 2008: Causes of the intraseasonal SST variability in the tropical Indian Ocean. Atmosphere-Ocean Science Letters, 1, 18-23.
Wang, B., J.-Y. Lee, I.-S. Kang, J. Shukla, C.-K Park, A. Kumar, J. Schemm, S. Cocke, J.-S. Kug, J.-J. Luo, T. Zhou, B. Wang, X. Fu, W.-T. Yun, O. Alves, E. K. Jin, J. Kinter, B. Kirtman, T. Krishnamurti, N. C. Lau, W. Lau, P. Liu, P. Pegion, T. Rosati, S. Schubert, W. Stern, M. Suarez, and T. Yamagata, 2009: Advance and Prospectus of Seasonal Prediction, 2008: Assessment of the APCC/CliPAS 14-Model Ensemble Retrospective Seasonal Prediction (1980-2004). Clim. Dyn., DOI: 10.1007/s00382-008-0460-0.
Yang, B., X. Fu, and B. Wang, 2008: Atmosphere-ocean conditions jointly guide convection of the boreal summer intraseasonal oscillation: Satellite observations. J. Geophys. Res.-Atmos., 113, D11105doi:10.1029/2007JD009276.
Fu, X., B. Wang, D. E. Waliser, and L. Tao, 2007: Impact of atmosphere-ocean coupling on the predictability of monsoon intraseasonal oscillations. J. Atmos. Sci., 64, 157-174.
Fu, X., B. Wang, and L. Tao, 2006: Satellite data reveal the 3-D moisture structure of Tropical Intraseasonal Oscillation and its coupling with underlying ocean. Geophys. Res. Lett., 33, L03705, doi:10.1029/2005GL025074.
Li, T., P. Liu, X. Fu, B. Wang, and G.A. Meehl, 2004: Tempo-spatial structures and mechanisms of the tropospheric biennial oscillation in the Indo-Pacific warm ocean regions. J. Climate, 19, (13), 3070-3087 DOI: 10.1175/JCLI3736.1.
Wang, B., Q. Ding, X. Fu, I.-S. Kang, K. Jin, J. Shukla, and F. Doblas-Reyes, 2005: Fundamental challenge in simulation and prediction of summer monsoon rainfall. Geophys. Res. Lett., 32, L15711, doi:10.1029/2005GL022734.
Fu, X., and B. Wang, 2004: The boreal-summer intraseasonal oscillations simulated in a hybrid coupled atmosphere-ocean model. Mon. Wea. Rev., 132, 2628-2649.
Fu, X., and B. Wang, 2004: Differences of boreal-summer intraseasonal oscillations simulated in an atmosphere-ocean coupled model and an atmosphere-only model. J. Climate, 17(6), 1263-1271.
Fu, X., and B. Wang, 2003: Influences of continental monsoons and air-sea coupling on the climate of the equatorial Pacific. J. Climate, 16, 3132-3152.
Fu, X., B. Wang, T. Li, and J.P. McCreary, 2003: Coupling between northward propagating, intraseasonal oscillations and sea-surface temperature in the Indian Ocean. J. Atmos. Sci., 60, 1733-1783.
Wang, B., R. Wu, and X. Fu, 2002: Mechanism of ENSO-monsoon interaction during mature-decay phases of ENSO cycle. In C. P. Chang, G. Wu, B. Jou, C.Y. Lam (Eds.), East Asia and Western Pacific Meteorology and Climate: Selected Papers of the Fourth Conference, ISBN 981024908X, World Scientific Publishing Company, 49-63.
Fu, X., B. Wang, and T. Li, 2002: Impacts of air-sea coupling on the simulation of the mean Asian summer monsoon in the ECHAM4 model. Mon. Wea. Rev., 130, 2889-2904.
Kemball-Cook, S., B. Wang, and X. Fu, 2002: Simulation of the intraseasonal oscillation in the ECHAM4 model: The impact of coupling with an ocean model. J. Atmos. Sci., 59, 1433-1453.
Wang B., and X. Fu, 2001: Physical processes determining the rapid reestablishment of the equatorial Pacific cold tongue/ITCZ complex. J. Climate, 14, 2250-2265.
Fu, X., and B. Wang, 2000: A coupled modeling study of the seasonal cycle of the Pacific cold tongue, Part I: Simulation and sensitivity experiments.. J. Climate, 14, 765-779.
Wang, B., R. Wu, and X. Fu, 2000: Pacific-East Asia teleconnection: How does ENSO affect East Asian climate? J. Climate, 13, 1517-1536.
Fu, X., and B. Wang, 1999: On the role of longwave radiation and boundary layer thermodynamics in forcing tropical surface winds. J. Climate, 12, 1049-1069.
Fu, X., and B. Wang, 1998: The role of adjacent continental monsoons on tropical Pacific SST: Climatological mean and annual cycle. International Conference on Asian Monsoon Variability, Xian, China.
Li, X., X. Fu, and H. Gong, 1992: On similarity profiles predicted in the boundary layer. Q. J. of Appl. Meteor. (in Chinese), 3, 41-45.
Li, X., H. Gong, and X. Fu, 1992: A study on parameterization of turbulent characteristic amounts at near surface layer. Q. J. of Appl. Meteor. (in Chinese), 3, 289-298.
Fu, X., X. Li, N. Lu, and L. Shi, 1991: Three dimensional numerical model of the sea and land breezes with complex terrain. Q. J. of Appl. Meteor. (in Chinese), 2, 113-123.
Fu, X., and L. Shi, 1991: Parameterization of atmospheric boundary layer using conventional meteorological data. Electr. Power Envir. Protection (in Chinese), 7, 5-17.
Fu, X., X. Li, N. Lu, and L. Shi, 1990: Comparative study of objective analysis methods for mesoscale wind field. Q. J. of Appl. Meteor. (in Chinese), 1, 279-288.