DRAFT Curriculum Vitae

Robert E. Hart

Last Revised: October 17, 2025

General Information

University address:	Earth, Ocean, & Atmospheric Science
College of Arts and Sciences
EOA 6085
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-4520
Phone: 850-645-1552

E-mail address:	rhart@fsu.edu

Web site:	moe.met.fsu.edu, www.eoas.fsu.edu/people/academic-faculty, and coolwx.com

Professional Preparation

2001	Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. Major: Meteorology. Midlatitude-Tropical Interaction. Supervisor: J. Evans. 

Robert Hart. (2001). The Extratropical Transition of Atlantic Tropical Cyclones: Climatology, Lifecycle Definition, and a Case Study. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Pennsylvania State University. 

1997	M.S., Pennsylvania State University. Major: Meteorology. Mesoscale Meteorology. Supervisor: G. Forbes. 

Robert Hart. (1997). Forecasting Studies Using Hourly Model-Generated Soundings. Unpublished master's thesis, Pennsylvania State University. 

1995	B.S., Pennsylvania State University. Major: Meteorology. Synoptic Meteorology. Supervisor: G. Forbes and A. Fraser. Honors. 

Robert Hart. (1995). An Analog Forecast Model for Predicting Precipitation Type During Northeast U.S. Coastal Storms. Unpublished bachelor's thesis, Pennsylvania State University. 

Professional Experience

2021–present	Sunkist Endowed Professor, Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science, Florida State University. 

2015–present	Professor, Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science, Florida State University. 

2022–2025	Department Chair, Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science, Florida State University. 

2013–2019	Associate Chair, Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science, Florida State University. 

2010–2015	Associate Professor, Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Science, Florida State University. 

2010–2015	Baum Endowed Professor, Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science, Florida State University. 

2009–2010	Associate Professor, Meteorology, Florida State University. 

2003–2009	Assistant Professor, Meteorology, Florida State University. 

2002–2003	Visiting Scientist, NCAR/UCAR. 

Honors, Awards, and Prizes

Nomination for Edward N. Lorenz Teaching & Mentoring Award, Amer. Meteor. Soc (2025). 
Elected Fellow, American Meteorological Society (2025). 
Invited Guest Lecturer WG-TMR Workshop, World Meteor. Org., Geneva, Switzerland (2025). 
Distinguished Lecturer Series, Kyoto University, Japan, Kyoto University (2024). 
Second Banner I. Miller Award Nomination, American Meteorological Society (2023). 
125th Anniv. Alumnus Fellow, College of Earth & Mineral Sci., Penn. State Univ (2022). 
NOAA/JHT TCLOGG TC Genesis Guidance Official Implementation at NHC (2022). 
Sunkist Endowed Professorship (2021-2026), Florida State University (2021). 
Atmospheric Sciences Mid-Career Award Nominee Rosenstiel Award, RSMAS (2018). 
Werner and Shirley Baum Endowed Professorship (2010-2015), Florida State University (2015). 
External Participant in Departmental Retreat, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2014). 
Rapporteur, Eighth IWTC Conference, South Korea, World Meteorological Organization (2014). 
Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor Award, Florida State University (2013). 
AGU ASCENT Award Nominee, American Geophysical Union (2012). 
Transformation through Teaching Award, Florida State University (2011). 
BAMS Editor Paper of Note, American Meteorological Society (2008). 
Banner I. Miller Award, American Meteorological Society (2007). 
Natl. Colleg. Wea. Forec. Contest Faculty/Staff Div. 1st Place - Buenos Aires, Argentina (2005). 
Special Award for Teaching, Department of Meteorology, Penn. State University (2002). 
Special Award for Teaching, Department of Meteorology, Penn. State University (2001). 
Natl. Colleg. Wea. Forec. Contest Grad. Student Div. 1st Place - Tupelo, MS (2000). 
SETI@Home Highly Ranked Radio Signal Candidate Extra. Intelligence, UC Berkeley (2000). 
Natl. Colleg. Wea. Forec. Contest Grad. Student Div. 1st Place - Entire Contest (1999). 
NWS Eastern Region Outstanding Service Award, NOAA/National Weather Service (1999). 
EPA STAR Graduate Fellowship, Environmental Protection Agency (1998). 
NASA Space Grant Fellowship, NASA (1998). 
Natl. Colleg. Wea. Forec. Contest Grad. Student Div. 3rd Place - Entire Contest (1998). 
Robert O. Cole Scholarship, Department of Meteorology, Penn. State University (1998). 
Earth System Science Center Graduate Fellowship, Pennsylvania State University (1997). 
Natl. Colleg. Wea. Forec. Contest Grad. Student Div. & Overall 1st Place - Portland, ME (1997). 
Natl. Colleg. Wea. Forec. Contest Grad. Student Div. 2nd Place - Entire Contest (1997). 
Natl. Colleg. Wea. Forec. Contest 1st Place Team (PSU) Top Five - Entire Contest (1996). 
Natl. Colleg. Wea. Forec. Contest Grad. Student Div. 1st Place - Charleston, SC (1996). 
Natl. Colleg. Wea. Forec. Contest Grad. Student Div. 1st Place - Entire Contest (1996). 
Anne C. Wilson Graduate Fellowship, College of Earth & Mineral Sci., Penn. State Univ (1995). 
COMET Graduate Fellowship, UCAR (1995). 
John A. Dutton Award for Atmospheric Dynamics, Pennsylvania State University (1995). 
Top 5% of the Web, Point.com and Magellan.com (1995). 
Natl. Colleg, Wea. Forec. Contest Fresh./Soph. Div. 1st Place - Washington, DC (1993). 
Chi Epsilon Pi, National Meteorology Honor Society (1992). 
(Schreyer College) Undergraduate University Scholar Program, Penn. State University (1991). 
Valedictorian of High School Class of ~125 students, North Branford High School, CT (1991). 

Elected Fellow Status

Elected as a Fellow of American Meteorological Society (2025).

Fellowship(s)

125th Anniversary Alumnus Fellow, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (Meteorology), The Pennsylvania State University (2021).

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

American Geophysical Union 
American Meteorological Society 

Teaching

Courses Taught

Advanced Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II (MET5506C)
Learning Community Colloquium (HUM1921)
Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II:  Four-Dimensional Structure (MET4501C)
Tropical Meteorology II MET5534 Fall
Tropical Meteorology II (MET5534)
Advanced Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II (MET5506C)
Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II: Four-Dimensional Structure (MET4501C)
Tropical Meteorology II (MET5534)
Advanced Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II (MET5506C)
Intro. Programming in Met. Res (MET5905)
Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II: Four-Dimensional Structure (MET4501C)
TC-Trough Interaction (MET5905)
Doctoral Seminar (MET6930)
Lab Manual 1 (MET5905)
Lab Manual 2 (MET5905)
Master's Seminar (MET5930)
Meteorology Internship (MET4945)
Phys. Init Advanced VI (MET5905)
Phys. Init Advanced VII (MET5905)
Phys. Init. Advanced V (MET5905)
Tropical Meteorology II (MET5534)
Willy Willy Research (MET5905)
Physical Init. Advanced I (MET5905)
Physical Init. Advanced II (MET5905)
Physical Init. Advanced III (MET5905)
Physical Init. Advanced IV (MET5905)
TC Research (MET5905)
Typhoon Research (MET5905)
Advanced Physical Init 2 (MET5905)
Advanced Physical Init. 1 (MET5905)
Advanced Physical Init. 3 (MET5905)
Advanced Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II (MET5506C)
Directed Individual Study (MET4905)
Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II: Four-Dimensional Structure (MET4501C)
Directed Individual Study (MET5905)
Directed Individual Study (MET6906)
Hurricane Core Structure (MET6906)
Hurricane Radar Observations (MET6906)
Hurricane Structure Forecast (MET6906)
Physical Initiation V (MET5905)
Physical Initiation VI (MET5905)
Tropical Meteorology II (MET5534)
Hurricane Core Analysis (MET6906)
Hurricane Radar Structure (MET6906)
Hurricane RMW Prediction (MET6906)
Physical Initialization III (MET5905)
Physical Initialization IV (MET5905)
Advanced Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II (MET5506C)
Honors Work (MET4900)
Physical Initialization I (MET5905)
Physical Initialization II (MET5905)
Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II: Four-Dimensional Structure (MET4501C)
TC Core Structure (MET6906)
TC Eyewall Structure (MET6906)
TC Radar Observations (MET6906)
TC Core Observation (MET5905)
TC Eyewall Structure (MET5905)
TC Model Structure (MET5905)
Tropical Meteorology II (MET5534)
Advanced Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II (MET5506C)
Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II: Four-Dimensional Structure (MET4501C)
Directed Individual Study (MET5906)
Tropical Meteorology II (MET5534)
Advanced Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II (MET5506C)
Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II: Four-Dimensional Structure (MET4501C)
Tropical Meteorology II (MET5534)
Advanced Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II (MET5506C)
Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II: Four-Dimensional Structure (MET4501C)
Tropical Meteorology II (MET5534)
Advanced Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II (MET5506C)
Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory II: Four-Dimensional Structure (MET4501C)
Advanced Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory I (MET5505C)
Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory I: Basic Analysis Techniques (MET4500C)
Selected Topics in Meteorology (MET4159)
Advanced Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory I (MET5505C)
Synoptic Lecture-Laboratory I: Basic Analysis Techniques (MET4500C)
Advanced Topics in Synoptic Meteorology (MET6561)
Tropical Meteorology II (MET5534)
General Meteorology (MET2700)
Tropical Meteorology II (MET5534)
General Meteorology (MET2700)
Tropical Meteorology II (MET5534)
Tropical Meteorology II (MET5534)
Tropical Meteorology II (MET5534)

Doctoral Committee Chair

Remondelli, R. M., graduate. (2024).
Nissenbaum, M. R., graduate. (2021).
Cowan, L., graduate. (2019).
Hazelton, A. T., graduate. (2016).
Truchelut, R. E. J., graduate. (2015).
Cossuth, J. H., graduate. (2014).
Schenkel, B. A., graduate. (2012).
Evans, A. C., graduate. (2009).

Doctoral Committee Cochair

Brannan, A. L., graduate. (2020).
Ahern, K. K., graduate. (2019).
Halperin, D. J., graduate. (2015).
Ryglicki, D. R., graduate. (2011).
Hair, J., doctoral student. 

Doctoral Committee Member

Richardson, R. J., graduate. (2025).
Carstens, J., graduate. (2022).
Schubeck, K. A., graduate. (2020).
Hall, T., graduate. (2019).
Steffen, J. D., graduate. (2019).
Glazer, R. H., graduate. (2018).
Mok, K. H., graduate. (2018). [City University of Hong Kong]
Helms, C., graduate. (2018). [Student at U. Albany, New York]
Preston, A., graduate. (2017).
Marchand, M. R., graduate. (2016).
Holbach, H. M., graduate. (2016).
Heath, N. K., graduate. (2015).
Kozar, M. E., graduate. (2015).
Wang, H., graduate. (2015).
Staehling, E., graduate. (2014). [Student of Princeton University]
Martin, A. C., graduate. (2012).
Hansen, A. E., graduate. (2012).
Hopkins, A. E., graduate. (2012).
Hayes, P. D., graduate. (2011).
Peffers, L. T., graduate. (2011).
Rudlosky, S. D., graduate. (2011).
Guimond, S. R., graduate. (2010).
Winterbottom, H. R., graduate. (2010).
Lin, H., graduate. (2010).
Maue, R. N., graduate. (2010).
Carrier, M., graduate. (2008).
Jordan, M., graduate. (2008).
Smith, T., graduate. (2008).
Shafer, P., graduate. (2007).
Guishard, M. P., graduate. (2006). [Graduate of Pennsylvania State University]
Ramaswamy, L., graduate. (2006).
O'Shay, A., graduate. (2005).
Ross, J., graduate. (2005). [Graduate of Pennsylvania State University]
O'Donnell, G., doctoral candidate. 
Lee, Tsung-Yung, doctoral candidate. 
Gard, T., doctoral candidate. 
Jones, E., doctoral candidate. 
Soster, F., doctoral candidate. 

Doctoral Committee University Representative

Roy, R. C., graduate. (2022).
Fricker, T., graduate. (2018).
Fraza, E. A., graduate. (2016).
Widen, H. M., graduate. (2016).
Kang, Nam-Young, graduate. (2014).
Canfield, J. M., graduate. (2014).
Hodges, R. E., graduate. (2013).
Li, Q., graduate. (2011).
Chen, X., graduate. (2011).
Scheitlin, K. N., graduate. (2010).
Hodges, R. A., graduate. (2006).

Master's Committee Chair

Kaminski, A., graduate. (2023).
Novak, K., graduate. (2022).
Joyner, V., graduate. (2021).
Sangster, S., graduate. (2021).
Remondelli, R., graduate. (2020).
McReynolds, J. A., graduate. (2020).
McKenzie, T. B., graduate. (2017).
Hazelton, A. T., graduate. (2013).
Day, Lindsey Rose-Michelle, graduate. (2013).
Helms, C. N., graduate. (2012).
Truchelut, R. E. J., graduate. (2011).
Creighton, G. A., graduate. (2009).
Murray, D. A., graduate. (2009).
Bloemer, M., graduate. (2008).
Manning, D., graduate. (2007).
Piech, D., graduate. (2007).
Durante, A., graduate. (2006).
Evans, A. C., graduate. (2006).
Watson, M., graduate. (2005).
Barnier, S., student. 
Murphy, D., student. 
Mutschler, I., student. 

Master's Committee Cochair

Bielli, J. A., graduate. (2015).
Glazer, R. H., graduate. (2014).
Vickers, G., graduate. (2012).

Master's Committee Member

Delaune, C., graduate. (2025).
Zoerner, M., graduate. (2025).
Gardner, J., graduate. (2024).
Silas, T., graduate. (2024).
Wheeler, K., graduate. (2024).
Smoot, A., graduate. (2023).
Sherrod, T., graduate. (2022).
Blair, D., graduate. (2021).
Dirkes, C., graduate. (2021).
Whitfield, W., graduate. (2021).
Jones, E., graduate. (2020).
Kung, J. J., graduate. (2020).
Sava, A. M., graduate. (2020).
Soster, F., graduate. (2020).
Carstens, J. D., graduate. (2019).
Doane, J. B., graduate. (2019).
Shields, S. R., graduate. (2019).
DiCatarina, F., graduate. (2018).
Hosten, A. L., graduate. (2018).
Hathaway, N., graduate. (2017).
Jo, E., graduate. (2017).
Patton, J., graduate. (2017).
Chaney, K. M., graduate. (2017).
Dawson, M. G., graduate. (2017).
Hathaway, N. M., graduate. (2017).
Patton, J. R., graduate. (2017).
Chaney, K., graduate. (2017).
Dawson, M., graduate. (2017).
Snyder, M., graduate. (2017).
Allison, T. D., graduate. (2016).
Cruz, A., graduate. (2016).
Glasser, D., graduate. (2016).
Visin, L., graduate. (2016).
Noska, R. G., graduate. (2016).
Cotcamp, B. E., graduate. (2015).
Clark, M., graduate. (2015).
Ahern, K. K., graduate. (2015).
Aktas, D., graduate. (2015).
Wilkerson, J. C., graduate. (2015).
Navarro, M., graduate. (2014).
Rivard, J. M., graduate. (2014).
Speransky, S. V., graduate. (2014).
Hall, T., graduate. (2014).
Steffen, J. D., graduate. (2014).
Seay, B. A., graduate. (2014).
Jiao, Y., graduate. (2013).
Riggi, A. G., graduate. (2013).
Bauer, J. M., graduate. (2012).
Daly, B. S., graduate. (2012).
Klich, C. A., graduate. (2012).
Vickers, G., graduate. (2012).
Visco, T., graduate. (2012).
Collier, C. E., graduate. (2012).
Holbach, H. M., graduate. (2012).
Reinhart, B. J., graduate. (2012).
Halperin, D. J., graduate. (2012).
Christman, R. E., graduate. (2011).
Deal, R. L., graduate. (2011).
Hunniford, R. L., graduate. (2011).
Stroman, A. C., graduate. (2011).
Thompson, A. R., graduate. (2011).
Zelinsky, D. A., graduate. (2011).
Austin, M. D., graduate. (2011).
DiNapoli, S. M., graduate. (2010).
Harrigan, D. L., graduate. (2010).
Perron, M., graduate. (2010).
Anderson, H. A., graduate. (2010).
Onderlinde, M. J., graduate. (2010).
Wolf, L. S., graduate. (2009).
Latto, A. S., graduate. (2009).
Lowry, M. R., graduate. (2009).
Peffers, L. T., graduate. (2009).
Veenhuis, B. A., graduate. (2009).
Martin, A., graduate. (2009).
Schenkel, B., graduate. (2009).
Fieux, J. L., graduate. (2008).
Kramer, M., graduate. (2008).
Morrow, C., graduate. (2008).
Diaz, D., graduate. (2007).
Guimond, S., graduate. (2007).
Jackson, B., graduate. (2007).
Stano, G., graduate. (2007).
Stewart, M., graduate. (2007).
Van Dyke, D., graduate. (2007).
Hicks, A., graduate. (2006).
Kullgren, K., graduate. (2006).
Paz, G. A., graduate. (2006).
Waller, J., graduate. (2006).
Kimball, A., graduate. (2005).
Pologne, L., graduate. (2005).
Sheermohamed, J., graduate. (2005).
Weitlich, D., graduate. (2005).
Wood, J., graduate. (2005).
Yorsaner, M., graduate. (2005).
Bogenschutz, P., graduate. (2004).
Maue, R. N., graduate. (2004).
Maxham, W. D., graduate. (2004).
Szymczak, H., graduate. (2004).
Gaynor, R., student. 
Kitch, K., student. 

Bachelor's Committee Chair

Mutschler, I., graduate. (2024).
Helock, L., graduate. (2022).
Visin, L., graduate. (2014).
Hazelton, A., graduate. (2011).
Cossuth, J., graduate. (2010).
Deal, R., graduate. (2008).
Molina, M., graduate. (2008).

Bachelor's Committee Member

Leathe, D., graduate. (2020).
Brannan, A., graduate. (2015).
Saunders, M., graduate. (2012).
Sliwinski, T., graduate. (2011).
Holbach, H., graduate. (2010).
Etz, P., student. 
Hopp, J., student. 

Supervision of Student Research Not Related to Thesis or Dissertation

Slocum, Gavin (Maclay High School Student) (2024–25). 

Mutschler, I. (2020–21). 

FSU Young Scholar Program Student: Moseley, Serena (2015). 

FSU Young Scholar Program Student: Santa Ana, J. (2015). 

FSU Young Scholar Program Student: Dove, Lily (2013). 

FSU Young Scholar Program Student:Abesamis,Sabrina (2013). 

FSU Young Scholar Program Student: Luthman, Briana (2012). 

FSU WIMSE Student: Durham, Rachel (2011). 

FSU WIMSE Student: Bils, Susan (2010). 

FSU WIMSE Student: Timpe, Kelsie (2008). 

Additional Teaching Not Reported Elsewhere

Hart, R. E. (2025). Invited Guest Lecturer WG-TMR Workshop. World Meteor. Org., Geneva, Switzerland. 

Hart, R. (2018). Volunteer teaching of Bryan Hall Humanities Course: Outrageous Meteorology and Other Science in the Movies. 

Hart, R. (2016). Lecture and lab given to approximately 20 forecasters at the NHC annually. Invited. 

Hart, R. (2015). Lecture and lab given to approximately 20 forecasters at the NHC annually. Invited. 

Hart, R. (2014). Lecture and lab given to approximately 20 forecasters at the NHC annually. Invited. 

Hart, R. (2013). Lecture and lab given to approximately 20 forecasters at the NHC annually. Invited. 

Hart, R. E. (2012). NCAR ASP Colloquium on the Weather-Climate Interface. NCAR. 

Hart, R. E. (2012). UCAR Unidata Symposium: LectureLab on GrADS. UCAR. 

Hart, R. E. (2010). COMET:NORLAT/Midlatitude Training: Cyclone phase space and extra. transition. COMET. 

Hart, R. E. (2009). COMET:NORLAT/Midlatitude Training: Cyclone phase space and extra. transition. COMET. 

Hart, R. E. (2008). COMET:NORLAT/Midlatitude Training: Cyclone phase space and extra. transition. COMET. 

Hart, R. E. (2007). COMET:NORLAT/Midlatitude Training: Cyclone phase space and extra. transition. COMET. 

Hart, R. E. (2006). COMET:NORLAT/Midlatitude Training: Cyclone phase space and extra. transition. COMET. 

Hart, R. E. (2005). 3rd International Workshop on Extratropical Transition: Cyclone phase space. WMO. 

Hart, R. E. (2005). COMET:NORLAT/Midlatitude Training: Cyclone phase space and extra. transition. COMET. 

Hart, R. E. (2004). COMET:NORLAT/Midlatitude Training: Cyclone phase space and extra. transition. COMET. 

Hart, R. E. (2003). 2nd International Workshop on Extratropical Transition: Cyclone phase space. WMO. 

Hart, R. E. (2003). COMET:NORLAT/Midlatitude Training: Cyclone phase space and extra. transition. COMET. 

Hart, R. E. (2000). Binghamton NWS Office Winter Weather Workshop: Ensembling. NOAA/NWS. 

Research and Original Creative Work

Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

Sangster, S., Hart, R. E., & Landsea, C. (2025). (submitted). Influencing Factors of the Unique Tropical Cyclone Climatology near Hispaniola. Weather and Forecasting. Manuscript submitted for publication, 25 pages.

Halperin, D., & Hart, R. E. (2025). Global Verification of Tropical Cyclone Genesis Forecasts from Five Global Numerical Models" (10.1175/WAF-D-24-0130.1) has now been published in Weather and Forecasting, vol. 40, no. 7. Weather and Forecasting, 40, 1125-1145. doi:10.1175/WAF-D-24-0130.1

Jones, E., Parfitt, R., Wing, A., & Hart, R. E. (2023). Gulf Stream Sea Surface Temperature Anomalies Associated with the Extratropical Transition of North Atlantic Tropical Cyclones. Geophysical Research Letters, 50, 16, 10. doi:10.1029/2023GL102904

Ahern, K. A., Hart, R. E., & Bourassa, M. (2022). Asymmetric Hurricane Boundary Layer Structure During Storm Decay. Part II: Secondary Eyewall Formation. Monthly Weather Review, 150, 1915-1936.

Ahern, K. A., Hart, R., & Bourassa, M. (2021). Asymmetric Hurricane Boundary Layer Structure During Storm Decay.    Part I: Formation of Descending Inflow. Monthly Weather Review, 47.

Halperin, D. J., Penny, A. B., & Hart, R. E. (2020). A comparison of tropical cyclone genesis forecast verification from three Global Forecast System (GFS) operational configurations. Weather and Forecasting, 35, 1801-1815.

Cowan, L. P., & Hart, R. E. (2020). An Objective Identification and Climatology of Jets Near Atlantic Tropical Cyclones. Monthly Weather Review, 148.

Ahern, K. A., Bourassa, M. B., Hart, R., Zhang, J., & Rogers, R. (2019). Observed Kinematic and Thermodynamic Structure in the Hurricane Boundary Layer During Intensity Change. Monthly Weather Review, 147, 2765-2785.

Hazelton, A. T., Rogers, R., & Hart, R. (2017). Analyzing Simulated Convective Bursts in two Atlantic hurricanes, Part I: Convective Burst Formation and Development. Monthly Weather Review, 145, 3073-3094.

Hazelton, A. T., Hart, R., & Rogers, R. (2017). Analyzing Simulated Convective Bursts in two Atlantic hurricanes, Part II: Intensity Change due to Convective Bursts. Monthly Weather Review, 145, 3095-3117.

Halperin, D., Hart, R., Fuelberg, H., & Cossuth, J. (2017). The development and evaluation of a statistical-dynamical tropical cyclone genesis guidance tool. Weather and Forecasting, 32, 27-46.

Evans, C., & Coauthors. (2017). The Extratropical Transition of Tropical Cyclones. Part I: Cyclone Evolution and Direct Impacts. Weather and Forecasting, 145, 4317-4344. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1175/MWR-D-17-0027.1 doi:https://doi.org/10.1175/MWR-D-17-0027.1

Hart, R. E., Chavas, D. R., & Guishard, M. P. (2016). The arbitrary definition of the current Atlantic major hurricane landfall drought. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 97, 713-722. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-15-0018

Halperin, D., Fuelberg, H., Hart, R., & Cossuth, J. (2016). Verification of tropical cyclone genesis forecasts from global models: Comparisons between the North Atlantic and eastern North Pacific basins. Weather and Forecasting, 31, 947-955.

Schenkel, B., & Hart, R. E. (2015). An Analysis of the Large Scale Impacts of Western North Pacific Tropical Cyclones on the Moisture Content of Their Tropical Atmospheric Environment. Monthly Weather Review, 28, 2600-2622.

Schenkel, B., & Hart, R. (2015). An examination of the thermodynamic impacts of western North Pacific tropical cyclones on their tropical tropospheric environment. Journal of Climate, 28, 7529-7560. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/JCLI-D-14-0078

Ryglicki, D. R., & Hart, R. E. (2015). An Investigation of Center-Finding Techniques for Tropical Cyclones in Mesoscale Models. Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 54, 825-846.

Hazelton, A., Rogers, R., & Hart, R. (2015). Shear-Relative Asymmetries in Tropical Cyclone Eyewall Slope. Monthly Weather Review, 14, 883-903.

Helms, C. N., & Hart, R. E. (2015). The evolution of dropsonde-derived kinematic and thermodynamic structures in developing and non-developing Atlantic tropical convective systems. Monthly Weather Review, 143, 3109-3135.

Halperin, D., Fuelberg, H., Hart, R. E., Cossuth, J., Sura, P., & Pasch, R. (2014). An evaluation of tropical cyclone genesis forecasts from global numerical models. Weather and Forecasting, 28, 1423-1445. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-13-00008

Hart, R. E., & Cossuth, J. (2013). A family tree of tropical meteorology's academic community and its proposed expansion. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 94, 1837-1848. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-12-0011

Helms, C. N., & Hart, R. E. (2013). A polygon-based line integral method for calculating vorticity, divergence, and deformation for non-uniform observations. Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 52, 1511–1521. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/JAMC-D-12-0248

Creighton, G., Hart, R. E., & Cunningham, P. (2013). A spatial filter approach to determining the role of convection on the evolution of a mesoscale vortex. Journal of Atmospheric Science, 70, 1954-1976. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/JAS-D-12-0186

Truchelut, R., Hart, R. E., & Luthman, B. (2013). Global identification of previously undetected tropical cyclone candidates in NOAA/CIRES 20th Century Reanalysis data. Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 52, 2243–2259. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/JAMC-D-12-0276

Hazelton, A., & Hart, R. E. (2013). Hurricane Eyewall Slope as Determined From Airborne Radar Reflectivity Data: Composites and Case Studies. Weather and Forecasting, 28, 368-386. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-12-00037

Cossuth, J. H., Knabb, R. D., Brown, D. P., & Hart, R. E. (2013). Tropical Cyclone Formation Guidance Using Pregenesis Dvorak Climatology. Part I: Operational Forecasting and Predictive Potential. WEATHER AND FORECASTING, 28(1), 100-118. doi:10.1175/WAF-D-12-00073.1

Schenkel, B. A., & Hart, R. E. (2012). An Examination of Tropical Cyclone Position, Intensity, and Intensity Life Cycle within Atmospheric Reanalysis Datasets. JOURNAL OF CLIMATE, 25(10), 3453-3475. doi:10.1175/2011JCLI4208.1

Hart, R. E. (2011). An inverse relationship between aggregate northern hemisphere tropical cyclone activity and subsequent winter climate. GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS, 38, 1-x. doi:10.1029/2010GL045612

Schenkel, B., & Hart, R. E. (2011). Potential Precursors to Tropical Cyclone Passage. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 1282-1283.

Truchelut, R. E., & Hart, R. E. (2011). Quantifying the possible existence of undocumented Atlantic warm-core cyclones in NOAA/CIRES 20th Century Reanalysis data. GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS, 38, 1-x. doi:10.1029/2011GL046756

Guishard, M. P., Evans, J. L., & Hart, R. E. (2009). Atlantic Subtropical Storms. Part II: Climatology. JOURNAL OF CLIMATE, 22(13), 3574-3594. doi:10.1175/2008JCLI2346.1

Evans, C., & Hart, R. E. (2008). Analysis of the wind field evolution associated with the extratropical transition of Bonnie (1998). MONTHLY WEATHER REVIEW, 136(6), 2047-2065. doi:10.1175/2007MWR2051.1

Hart, R. E., Maue, R. N., & Watson, M. C. (2008). How long does the climate record "Remember" a tropical cyclone? BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY, 89(5), 596+.

Junker, N. W., Grumm, R. H., Hart, R. E., Bosart, L. F., Bell, K. M., & Pereira, F. J. (2008). Use of anomalous fields to anticipate extreme rainfall in the mountains of northern California. Weather and Forecasting, 23, 336-356.

Guishard, M. P., Nelson, E. A., Evans, J. L., Hart, R. E., & O'Connell, D. G. (2007). Bermuda subtropical storms. METEOROLOGY AND ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS, 97(1-4), 239-253. doi:10.1007/s00703-006-0255-y

Maue, R. N., & Hart, R. E. (2007). Comment on "Low frequency variability in globally integrated tropical cyclone power dissipation" by Ryan Sriver and Matthew Huber. GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS, 34(11), 1-x. doi:10.1029/2006GL028283

Hart, R. E., Maue, R. N., & Watson, M. C. (2007). Estimating local memory of tropical cyclones through MPI anomaly evolution. MONTHLY WEATHER REVIEW, 135(12), 3990-4005. doi:10.1175/2007MWR2038.1

Manning, D. M., & Hart, R. E. (2007). Evolution of North Atlantic ERA40 tropical cyclone representation. GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS, 34(5), 1-x. doi:10.1029/2006GL028266

Hart, R., Evans, J., & Evans, C. (2006). Synoptic composites of the extratropical transition life cycle of north Atlantic tropical cyclones: Factors determining posttransition evolution. MONTHLY WEATHER REVIEW, 134(2), 553-578. doi:10.1175/MWR3082.1

Hart, R. (2003). A cyclone phase space derived from thermal wind and thermal asymmetry. MONTHLY WEATHER REVIEW, 131(4), 585-616. doi:10.1175/1520-0493(2003)131[0585:ACPSDF>2

Evans, J., & Hart, R. (2003). Objective indicators of the life cycle evolution of extratropical transition for Atlantic tropical cyclones. MONTHLY WEATHER REVIEW, 131(5), 909-925. doi:10.1175/1520-0493(2003)131[0909:OIOTLC>2

Jones, S., Harr, P., Abraham, J., Bosart, L., Bowyer, P., Evans, J., Hanley, D., Hanstrum, B., Hart, R., Lalaurette, F., Sinclair, M., Smith, R., & Thorncroft, C. (2003). The extratropical transition of tropical cyclones: Forecast challenges, current understanding, and future directions. WEATHER AND FORECASTING, 18(6), 1052-1092. doi:10.1175/1520-0434(2003)018[1052:TETOTC>2

Hart, R., & Evans, J. (2001). A climatology of the extratropical transition of Atlantic tropical cyclones. JOURNAL OF CLIMATE, 14(4), 546-564. doi:10.1175/1520-0442(2001)014[0546:ACOTET>2

Grumm, R. H., & Hart, R. E. (2001). Standardized Anomalies Applied to Significant Cold Season Weather Events: Preliminary Findings. Weather Forecasting, 16, 736-754.

Hart, R., & Grumm, R. (2001). Using normalized climatological anomalies to rank synoptic-scale events objectively. MONTHLY WEATHER REVIEW, 129(9), 2426-2442. doi:10.1175/1520-0493(2001)129[2426:UNCATR>2

Hart, R., & Evans, J. (1999). Simulations of dual-vortex interaction within environmental shear. JOURNAL OF THE ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES, 56(21), 3605-3621. doi:10.1175/1520-0469(1999)056[3605:SODVIW>2

Hart, R., & Forbes, G. (1999). The use of hourly model-generated soundings to forecast mesoscale phenomena. Part II: Initial assessment in forecasting nonconvective strong wind gusts. WEATHER AND FORECASTING, 14(3), 461-469. doi:10.1175/1520-0434(1999)014[0461:TUOHMG>2

Hart, R., Forbes, G., & Grumm, R. (1998). The use of hourly model-generated soundings to forecast mesoscale phenomena. Part I: Initial assessment in forecasting warm-season phenomena. WEATHER AND FORECASTING, 13(4), 1165-1185. doi:10.1175/1520-0434(1998)013[1165:FTTUOH>2

Invited Book Chapters

Evans, J. L., & Hart, R. E. (2006). Extratropical Transition of tropical cyclones. In William Perrie (Ed.), Atmosphere-Ocean Interaction. Wessex Institute of Technology. 

Refereed Reports

Hart, R. (2005). Hurricanes: A Primer on Formation, Structure, Intensity Change, and Frequency. Marshall Institute. 

Nonrefereed Proceedings

Hart, R. (2014). IWTC VIII: Structure and Structure Change Processes. In Patrick Harr (Ed.), Eighth International Workshop on Tropical Cyclones. Jeju, South Korea. Retrieved from http://www.iwtc8.org/documents/Topic4.1_21_Nov.pdf

Information and Communication Technology

Internet Web Site Development

Hart, R. (2016). Unofficial Forecast Global Tropical Cyclone (TC) ACE from Operational Models. Retrieved from FSU: moe.met.fsu.edu/aceforecast

Halperin, D., Cossuth, J., & Hart, R. (2015). Experimental tropical cyclone genesis probabilities based upon global model output. Retrieved from FSU: http://moe.met.fsu.edu/modelgen/

Hart, R. (2014). GFS Ensemble Tropical Cyclone Track Normalized Spread. Retrieved from FSU: http://moe.met.fsu.edu/tcspread/

Hart, R., & Cossuth, J. (2014). Meteorology / Atmos. Science Academic Family Tree. Retrieved from FSU: http://moe.met.fsu.edu/familytree/

Hart, R. E. (2011). World-wide record statistics. Retrieved from Self: coolwx.com/record

Cossuth, J., & Hart, R. E. (2010). Hurricane Genesis Probabilities. Retrieved from Self: http://moe.met.fsu.edu/genesis

Hart, R. E. (2009). Hurricane Climatological Landfall Risk. Retrieved from Self: http://moe.met.fsu.edu/tcprob

Hart, R. E., Briggs, K., Winterbottom, H., & Ruscher, P. (2007). Real-time mesoscale fire condition modeling. Retrieved from Self: http://moe.met.fsu.edu/fire/mm5

Hart, R. E. (2007). Real time global weather extremes. Retrieved from Self: http://coolwx.com/extreme

Hart, R. E. (2007). Real-time record occurrence by year. Retrieved from Self: http://moe.met.fsu.edu/recyear

Hart, R. E. (2007). FSU 5th Floor Map Room. Retrieved from FSU: http://moe.met.fsu.edu/maproom

Hart, R. E., & Maue, R. (2006). Real-time and historical snowcover statistics. Retrieved from Self: http://moe.met.fsu.edu/snow

Hart, R. E. (2005). GFS Forecasts for Anywhere on Earth. Retrieved from Self: http://coolwx.com/globe

Hart, R. E. (2004). Ensemble-based forecast confidence measures. Retrieved from Self: http://moe.met.fsu.edu/confidence

Hart, R. E. (2002). Mesoscale precipitation banding diagnostics. Retrieved from Self: http://moe.met.fsu.edu/banding

Hart, R. E. (2001). Cyclone phase diagnostics and forecasts. Retrieved from Self: http://moe.met.fsu.edu/cyclonephase

Hart, R. E., & Grumm, R. H. (2000). Atmospheric rarity: historical and forecast. Retrieved from Self: eyewall.met.psu.edu/ranking

Hart, R. E. (1999). NCEP Precipitation type forecasts. Retrieved from Self: coolwx.com/ptype

Hart, R. E., & Grumm, R. H. (1999). NCEP Ensemble MOS Graphics. Retrieved from Self: eyewall.met.psu.edu/mos

Hart, R. E., & Evans, J. (1998). Tropical cyclone genesis fields. Retrieved from Self: http://moe.met.fsu.edu/tcgengifs

Hart, R. E., Forbes, G. S., & Grumm, R. H. (1996). Hourly model time-series forecasts. Retrieved from Self: coolwx.com/modelts

Hart, R. E., & Forbes, G. (1996). Mesoscale analysis. Retrieved from Self: http://coolwx.com/analysis

Hart, R. E. (1995). Hourly U.S. Weather Statistics. Retrieved from Self: http://coolwx.com/ustats

Hart, R. E. (1994). Decoded offshore weather data. Retrieved from Self: http://coolwx.com/buoydata

Hart, R. E. (1994). Internet user weather observations. Retrieved from Self: http://coolwx.com/userobs

Computer Software Development

Hart, R. E. (2002). Cyclone Phase Space Software [Computer software]. Self. 

Hart, R. E. (2001). GrADS Cyclone Tracker [Computer software]. Self. 

Hart, R. E., & Bannon, P. R. (1999). Matlab Resonant Mountain Wave Simulator [Computer software]. Self. 

Hart, R. E. (1999). GrADS Isentropic, Isobaric, and Height Interpolators [Computer software]. Self. 

Hart, R. E. (1997). GrADS Legend Software [Computer software]. Self. 

Hart, R. E. (1996). GrADS SkewT/LogP Software [Computer software]. Self. 

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

Hart, R. E. (Jul 2022–Jul 2025). TROPICAL CYCLONE LOGISTICAL GENESIS GUIDANCE (TCLOGG) EXTENSION TO  THE JTWC AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY AND THROUGH TWO WEEKS. Funded by ONR. Total award $181,297. 

Hart, R. (Jul 2019–Jun 2022). Further improvements and extensions to the Tropical Cyclone Logistical Guidance for Genesis (TCLOGG). Funded by NOAA JHT/HWT. Total award $266,066. 

Hart, Robert (PI). (Jul 2017–Jun 2020). Improvements And Extensions To An Existing Probabilistic TC Genesis Forecast Tool Using an Ensemble Of Global Models. Funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. (NA17OAR4590141). Total award $149,883. 

Hart, Robert (PI), & Fuelberg, Henry E (Co-PI). (May 2016–Apr 2020). Collaborative Research On Improved Understanding & Prediction Of Warm-Season (Derecho) & Cold-Season (Mesoscale Snow Banding) High Impact Events. Funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. (NA16NWS4680007). Total award $449,019. 

Hart, Robert (PI). (Sep 2015–Dec 2017). Evolution of Several Factors Influencing U.S. Landfall Probability. Funded by Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. (RP12.0-2016-HART). Total award $60,210. 

Hart, Robert (Co-PI), & Fuelberg, Henry E (PI). (Sep 2013–Aug 2017). Improved Forecasting of Extreme Rainfall Events Associated with Tropical Cyclones. Funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. (NA13NWS4680005). Total award $299,307. 

Hart, Robert (PI), & Fuelberg, Henry E (Co-PI). (Sep 2013–Aug 2016). A Probabilistic TC Genesis Forecast Tool Utilizing an Ensemble of Global Models. Funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. (NA13OAR4590185). Total award $197,792. 

Hart, Robert (PI). (Jun 2012–Aug 2014). The Impact Of cyclone Interaction In Quantifying United States East Coast Tropical Cyclone Risk. Funded by Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. (RP12.0-2012-03). Total award $56,927. 

Fuelberg, Henry E (PI), & Hart, Robert (Co-PI). (Nov 2011–Sep 2012). Determining the Abilities of Operational Numerical Models to Forecast Tropical Cyclogenesis. Funded by University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. (Z12-93225). Total award $11,880. 

Hart, R., Chassignet, E., & Collins, J. (Dec 2010–Dec 2012). Tackling Florida's Growing Geophysical Threats through Collaborative Coupled Modeling. Funded by SUS New Florida Initiative. Total award $400,000. 

Hart, Robert (PI). (Jun 2010–Aug 2011). Refining Historical US Landfalling Hurricane Evolution. Funded by Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. (RPI10-1-001). Total award $55,150. 

Hart, Robert (PI). (Feb 2009–Jan 2013). The Climate Memory of Tropical Cyclones: Dimensions, Magnitude, Mechanisms for Generation and Removal, and Implications. Funded by National Science Foundation. (0842618). Total award $418,524. 

Hart, Robert (PI), & Fuelberg, Henry (co-I). (Nov 2008–Dec 2013). Breaking the Barrier of Short-Term Hurricane Intensity Forecasting by Interrogating Remotely Sensed and Reconnaissance Datasets to Predict Core Evolution. Funded by National Aeronautics & Space Administration. (NNX09AC43G). Total award $599,941. 

Hart, Robert (PI). (Jul 2008–Jun 2009). Extending Northern Hemisphere Tc Best-Tracks. Funded by Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. (RPI08-1-003). Total award $41,557. 

Hart, Robert (PI). (Apr 2008–Dec 2008). Optimizing the Winter Climate Relationship Through Sensitivity Testing of Aggregate Tropical Cyclone Activity Measures. Funded by Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. (RPI08-2-001). Total award $12,065. 

Hart, Robert (PI). (Aug 2007–Dec 2008). Hemispheric Recurving Tropical Cyclone Frequency as a Potenetial Indicator of Subsequent North Atlantic Winter Severity. Funded by Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. (RPI07-3-001). Total award $40,021. 

Hart, Robert (PI). (Aug 2006–Dec 2007). The Development of Anomalous Probability Forecasts for the Threat of Higher Latitude Hurricane Impacts. Funded by Bermuda Biological Stations For Research. (RPI06-2-001). Total award $26,001. 

Hart, Robert (PI). (Jun 2006–May 2007). Significance Testing Of Hurricane Role in Winter Climate. Funded by National Science Foundation. (0627908). Total award $23,836. 

Hart, Robert (PI). (Aug 2005–Jul 2007). A Re-analysis and Testing of Trends of Tropical Cyclone Data During the Aircraft Reconnaissance and Satellite Era. Funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. (NA05OAR4311114). Total award $100,999. 

Hart, Robert (PI). (Jan 2005–Jun 2006). An examination of the relationship between climate indices and tropical cyclone extratropical transition frequency and intensity. Funded by Bermuda Biological Stations For Research. (RPI-04-2-001). Total award $39,496. 

Hart, Robert (PI). (Jun 2004–Dec 2007). The Development of Forecast Confidence Measures Using Ensembles. Funded by University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. (S04-44696). Total award $119,458. 

Hart, Robert (PI). (May 2004–Aug 2004). FYAP - A Statistical-Physical Model as the Foundation for Wind Field Expansion during Extratropical Transition. Funded by FSU CRC. Total award $13,000. 

Resource Grant

Hart, R. E. (2024, August). A grant of $33,000 per year (ongoing). Annual Graduate Student Research Stipend Support from Vice President for Finance and Admin (Kyle Clark) for University Severe Weather Threat Advising. Sponsored by FSU Vice President for Finance and Admin. 

Hart, R. E. (2022, April–2025, August). A grant of $105,000. Chair's Annual Graduate Student Research Stipend Support from Dean of College of Arts and Sciences. Sponsored by FSU College of Arts and Sciences. 

Hart, R. E. (2011, May–2014, April). A grant of $75,000. Hart Research Lab Investment. Sponsored by Florida State University. 

Contracts and Grants Pending

Hart, R. E., & Halperin, D. (Oct 2024). ADDING NEW MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES AND UNCERTAINTY INFORMATION TO THE TROPICAL CYCLONE LOGISTIC GUIDANCE FOR GENESIS (TCLOGG). Submitted to NOAA. Total award $222,532. 

Parfitt, R., Wing, A., & Hart, R. E. (Jan 2020). The influence of atmospheric fronts and the Gulf Stream on the extratropical transition of North Atlantic tropical cyclones. Submitted to National Science Foundation. Unspecified award amount. 

Service

Florida State University

FSU University Service

Advisor to FSU VP, Meteorological Advisor for Weather-Related University Closures (2024–present).

Member, FSU STEM Building Committee (2016–present).

Presenter, FSU Foundation Board of Trustees and the FSU Alumni Association National Board of Directors (2025).

Tour and Presentation, College of Business (2024).

Tour and Research Presentation, Visit by President of the UN General Assembly (2024).

Tour and Research Presentation, EOAS Visit by FSU President Richard McCullough and First Lady Jai Vartikar (2022).

Member, EOAS New Building Committee (2011–2020).

Member, High Performance Computing Committee (2010–2015).

FSU College Service

Presenter, College of Arts and Sciences Leadership Council Presentation (2025).

Tour and Presentation, College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Association (2023).

Member, EOAS Science Area P&T Representative (2021).

Member, Department of EOAS Internal Chair Search Committee (2012).

Member, Arts and Sciences Reorganization Committee (2011).

Member, EOAS Department Merger Strategic Planning Committee (2010–2011).

FSU Department Service

Member, Werner A. and Shirley B. Baum Professorship Committee (2015–present).

System Administrator, Beowulf Cluster Service (2004–present).

Department Chair, Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science (2022–2025).

Member, Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science Executive Committee (2021–2025).

Member, EOAS Annual Evaluation Committee (2019–2022).

Member, Graduate Admissions Committee - Meteorology (2008–2021).

Member, Meteorology Annual Evaluation Committee (2016–2020).

Chair, Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science Executive Committee (2013–2019).

Department Associate Chair, Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science (2013–2019).

Co-Chair, Meteorology/Physical Oceanography Modeling Faculty Search (2017–2018).

Member, Meteorology Faculty Evaluation Committee (2018).

Chair, Meteorology Faculty Evaluation Committee (2017).

Co-Chair, Meteorology Faculty Meeting Leader (2016).

Member, Mesoscale Meteorology Faculty Search (2015–2016).

Chair, Meteorology Synoptic-Dynamic Faculty Search Committee (2012–2014).

Co-Chair, Chi Epison Pi Honor Society Advisory Committee (2007–2013).

Chair, EOAS Department Merger Infrastructure Committee (2011).

Member, Department of Meteorology Executive Committee (2008–2009).

Member, Department of Meteorology Publicity Committee (2007–2008).

Member, Meteorology Awards Committee (2006–2008).

Member, Meteorology Computer Committee (2005–2008).

Chair, Meteorology Tropical Faculty Search Committee (2006–2007).

Member, Department Father McElwane Evaluation Committee (2004–2007).

The Profession

Editorial Board Membership(s)

Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society (2016–2022).

Monthly Weather Review (2006–2009).

Guest Reviewer for Refereed Journals

Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (2013–present).

Nature Geoscience (2009–present).

Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society (2009–present).

Climate Research (2007–present).

Geophysical Research Letters (2007–present).

Journal of Geophysical Research (2007–present).

Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology (2004–present).

Weather and Forecasting (2002–present).

Journal of Atmospheric Science (2000–present).

Journal of Climate (2000–present).

Monthly Weather Review (1999–present).

Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology (2010).

Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics (2009).

Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (2006).

International Journal of Climatology (2005).

Meteorologische Zeitschrift (2003).

Atmosphere-Ocean (2002).

Earth and Sky (1999–2002).

Chair of a Symposium

Hart, R. E. (Chair). (2012, April). AMS 30th Hurricane and Tropical Meteorology Conference (~800 attendees). Symposium conducted at the meeting of American Meteorological Society, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. 

Hart, R. E. (Chair). (2008, January). AMS Special Hurricanes Symposium (~100 attendees). Symposium conducted at the meeting of American Meteorological Society, New Orleans, LA. 

Reviewer or Panelist for Grant Applications

NASA (2011–present).

NOAA (2009–present).

NSF (2005–present).

Service to Professional Associations

Judge for Student Poster/Talk Presentations, American Meteorological Society (2024).

University Representative, UCAR (2017–2022).

Member, NOAA HFIP Science Review Committee (2012–2016).

Rapporteur, Rapporteur for 8th International Workshop on Tropical Cyclones (IWTC) in Jeju, Republic of Korea, World Meteorological Organization (2014).

Member, UCAR PACUR (2007–2013).

Member, Science Team GRIP Field Experiment, NASA (2009–2012).

Member, AMS STAC Committee on Tropical Meteorology (2006–2012).

Chair, UCAR PACUR External Funding Review Committee (2009–2011).

Research Presenter, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Hurricane Committee Meeting (HC-32) (2010).

Chair, AMS Maxon Eaton Student Award Committee (2006).

Member, AMS Max Eaton Student Award Committee (2004).

Interviews

Bornenstein, S. (2018, September). Hurricane Florence. Associated Press. 

Greshko, M. (2017, September). Why This Hurricane Season Has Been So Catastrophic. National Geographic [Magazine]. 

John Schwartz. (2016, September). Hurricane Season is Heating Up. So is the planet. Coincidence? New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/03/us/hurricanes-global-warming.html

Michael Richards. (2016, July). Unpaid scientific consulting on the 6-8 Feb 2016 cyclone that damaged the Anthem of the Seas Cruise Ship. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Aviation Safety Investigator. 

Brian Donegan. (2016, June). A Streak Not Seen Since 1900: Colin Was the 144th Consecutive Atlantic Tropical Cyclone to Not Make U.S. Landfall as a Major Hurricane. The Weather Channel / weather.com [Television Channel / Website]. 

Kevin Spear. (2016, May). Could shifting weather patterns mean more hurricanes? Orlando Sentinel [Newspaper]. 

Katherine Hilton. (2016, February). History of FSU Meteorology. FSU [University]. 

Kraus, K. (2010, May). Studying the Fundamentals of Hurricanes. Earth Gauge Connection. 

Perkins, B. (2010, May). Hurricanes and Risk. Florida Association of Insurance Agents. 

Local TV Station. (2006). Hurricane Season. Local TV Station. 

Service to Other Universities

Maintain the academic lineage / family tree database and display update for Meteorology/Atmospheric Science and all its roots, All Universities (2013–present). 

P&T Reviewer for Promotion and Tenure, Lamont-Doherty Observatory, Columbia University (2024). 

Schreyer Honors College alumnus interviewer for new student applicants, Pennsylvania State University (2023–2024). 

P&T Reviewer for Promotion, Penn State University (2021). 

P&T Reviewer for Promotion, Mississippi State University (2020). 

P&T Reviewer for Promotion, University at Albany-SUNY (2017–2018). 

External Program Reviewer, San Jose State University (2017). 

P&T Reviewer for Promotion, Princeton Univ (2017). 

P&T Reviewer for Promotion, University at Albany-SUNY (2017). 

P&T Reviewer for Promotion, University of South Florida (2015). 

P&T Reviewer for Promotion, University at Albany, New York (2011). 

P&T Reviewer for Promotion, University of North Carolina, Charlotte (2011). 

The Community

Interviewee, Requested one hour podcast interview on hurricane science and our ability to intervene in their development and impacts, Jorge Cham's podcast "Science Stuff" (2025).

Tour and Presentation, FSU Legislature (2023).

External Reviewer, External reviewer of Jorge Cham's second book of "Oliver's Great Big Universe", Amulet Books (2023).

External Reviewer, External Reviewer of Draft Script on Meteorology and Climate for the PBS Show Elinor Wonders Why by Jorge Cham, PBS (2023).

Consultation

Risk Management Solutions. Evaluation of the inland wind risk model for RMS (2008–2010).

Paine PR/Duracell. Quantitatively identifying most at risk cities in the U.S. for aggregate risk (2009).

State Farm Insurance. Consulting on the short-vs-medium-vs-long term risk perspective on hurricane landfall threat in the USA (2008).

Risk Management Solutions. Evaluation of Winter Storm Risk insurance model for RMS (2007–2008).

George Marshall Institute. Developing a review of the current state of knowledge of the relationship between hurricane frequency/intensity and climate change (2006).

South Carolina Department of Insurance. Evaluating the South Carolina public insurance model for hurricane risk (2005–2006).

Environmental Technologies Group, Reston, VA. Development of a real-time mesoscale modeling (MM5) system among a group of five faculty and graduate students (2000).

General RE Reinsurance, Hartford, CT. Report on the relationship between hurricane activity in the Atlantic and known climate indices (1998).

Pennsylvania Academy of Science. (1997).

Additional Service Not Reported Elsewhere

Hart, R. (2016). Invited to be Chair of a plenary panel discussion on the definition of a tropical cyclone and TC genesis. American Meteorological Society, 32nd Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology Conference. 

Guest Opinion

Hart, R. E., Emanuel, K., & Bosart, L. (2025). "We need NOAA now more than ever.". Boulder Daily Camera. 

Reference Letter Writer for High School, Graduate Students and P&T

Hart, R. E. (2003–2024). Reference letter writer for approximately 300 as of 2023. Various.