Rick Schulte
Research Scientist I at Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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Top SchoolRick Schulte is a research scientist specializing in satellite remote sensing and algorithm development, currently advancing retrieval methods for NASA's CloudSat and INCUS missions at Colorado State University. With a Ph.D. in atmospheric science and 11 years of research experience, he blends expertise in machine learning, radiative transfer, inverse modeling, and data assimilation to extract cloud and precipitation properties from microwave radiometers and radars. His work spans from developing optimal-estimation retrievals for CubeSats to leveraging unique datasets like OceanRAIN to probe high-latitude drop size distributions, revealing subtle constraints on low-cloud microphysics. Comfortable moving between theory, coding, and field-oriented datasets, he has also applied his analytical skills to planetary atmospheres and climate model evaluation. Based in Fort Collins, he pairs rigorous scientific methods with practical algorithm engineering, and outside the lab he’s an avid runner, cyclist, and chess player—habits that mirror his methodical, endurance-focused approach to research.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
The University of EdinburghDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Atmospheric Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Atmospheric Science at Colorado State UniversityBachelor's Degree, Physics and Mathematics, Minor in Computer Science, 3.97 GPA, Bachelor's Degree, Physics and Mathematics, Minor in Computer Science, 3.97 GPA at Santa Clara University Class of 2014
Github Skills (50)
python10
stub10
maps9
geometry9
cartopy9
netcdf9
git-mirror9
c-library9
spatial9
binding8
ffi8
redis-cluster8
redis-client8
gnuplot8
redis-py8
Programming languages (5)
Github contributions (5)
richli/dotfiles
Jan 2015 - May 2017
Contributions:4 pushes in 2 years 4 months
Remote-Sensing-Systems/RSS-SMAP-V5.0-L2C-Science-Grade
Apr 2023 - Apr 2023
Contributions:1 PR, 3 pushes, 1 branch in 24 days
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