Jeff Kimpel

James "Jeff" Kimpel
Born(1942-04-18)April 18, 1942
DiedFebruary 22, 2020(2020-02-22) (aged 77)
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison (PhD)
Known forDirector of NSSL
Scientific career
FieldsMeteorology
InstitutionsUniversity of Oklahoma (OU); National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL)
InfluencesEdwin Kessler

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).

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

  1. ↑ Cobb, Susan (April 28, 2010). "NSSL Director Jeff Kimpel to retire" (Press release). Norman, OK: National Severe Storm Laboratory. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  2. ↑ "Dr. James F. 'Jeff' Kimpel April 18, 1942 - February 22, 2020". The Norman Transcript. February 24, 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-29.