Jeff Kimpel
James "Jeff" Kimpel (April 18, 1942 - February 22, 2020) was an American atmospheric scientist. His works focused on severe storm who was a provost of the University of Oklahoma (OU) and director of the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL).
James "Jeff" Kimpel | |
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Born | April 18, 1942 |
Died | February 22, 2020 | (aged 77)
Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison (PhD) |
Known for | Director of NSSL |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Meteorology |
Institutions | University of Oklahoma (OU); National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) |
Influences | Edwin Kessler |
Kimpel was in the Air Force in the Vietnam War, where he was awarded a Bronze Star Medal.
Kimpel retired from NSSL in 2010.[1] Kimpel died on February 22, 2020.[2]
References
- ↑ National Severe Storm Laboratory (April 28, 2010). "NSSL Director Jeff Kimpel to retire". Press release. https://blog.nssl.noaa.gov/nsslnews/2010/04/nssl-director-jeff-kimpel-to-retire/. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ↑ "Dr. James F. 'Jeff' Kimpel April 18, 1942 - February 22, 2020". The Norman Transcript. February 24, 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-29.