Mentor: Dorian Abbot, Professor, Geophysical Sciences
Fabio Ventura is a first-year Computer Science student at the University of Chicago, pursuing a BA in Computer Science. For the past year, Ventura has been engaged in research under the guidance of Professor Dorian Abbot, focusing on the emulation of climate models using artificial intelligence. Through his work, Ventura has developed experience in scientific computing, AI model development, software engineering and climate systems analysis. In the Summer of 2025, Ventura will continue to serve as a Student Research Assistant at the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth, where he will be contributing to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of climate science and machine learning.