25th Symposium of the American Meteorological Society in Turin - an insight

From 17 to 20 June 2025, four researchers from the Chair of Meteorology at TU Dresden took part in the 25th Symposium on "Boundary Layers and Turbulence" organised by the American Meteorological Society (AMS). This year's symposium took place at the historic and architecturally unique Centro Congressi Lingotto in Turin, Italy - FIAT's first car factory transformed into a multifunctional center designed by Renzo Piano.

© Matthias Mauder/ TUD

Among the participants was Sampath Weerappulli, a doctoral student of the Boysen-TU Dresden-Research Training Group (project F3), who presented his latest research findings during the poster session. His work entitled "Effects of Turbulence Generated by Wind Turbines on the Surface Energy Balance" attracted a lot of attention from both senior and early-career researchers. This opportunity gave him the chance to take part in meaningful discussions and expand his professional network in the field of meteorology. 
Prof. Matthias Mauder, scientific supervisor of project F3 and Chair of Meteorology at TU Dresden, presented his study "Quantifying the Uncertainty of Single-Doppler Lidar and Triple-Doppler Lidar Scan Strategies for Measuring Horizontal Wind Speed and Direction" in the same session. In addition to presenting his research, Prof. Mauder played an active role at the symposium as co-chair, reviewer and contributor to various scientific program sessions at the conference.

The symposium was a lively gathering of the global meteorological community and provided a deep insight into cutting-edge research in the field of boundary layer meteorology. The presentations were rich in scientific insights and ranged from theoretical advances to measurement techniques and applications in atmospheric modeling. A highlight of the event was the Junior-Senior Lunch, where early-career researchers had the opportunity to interact directly with established experts. Mr. Weerappulli, along with three other early-career researchers, had the opportunity to have lunch with Prof. Cristina Archer from the University of Delaware - a memorable experience that fostered valuable mentorship and exchange. The conference not only enriched the scientific knowledge of the participants, but also provided a unique cultural experience. The mix of industrial heritage and modern design of the Lingotto complex - with a rooftop garden and a racetrack turned museum - provided an inspiring backdrop for scientific exchange.

For the doctoral student Sampath Weerappulli, the symposium was an important milestone on his academic path. It offered him new perspectives, valuable feedback and the opportunity to exchange ideas with international experts in his field.