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Robert Monjo, Ph.D.

Department of Mathematics

Education

  • Ph.D. in Math – Mathematical physics, Complutense University of Madrid
  • Ph.D. in Physics – Meteorology, University of Valencia
  • M.Sc. in Advanced Math, Complutense University of Madrid
  • M.Sc. in Theoretical Physics, Complutense University of Madrid

Practice Areas

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Mathematical physics
  • Geometrical dynamics
  • Statistical climatology

Publications and Media Placements

Modified gravity

Monjo R., Banik, I. (2024). Distinct radial acceleration relations of galaxies and clusters supports hyperconical modified gravity. MNRAS (under review)

Monjo R. (2024). What if the universe expands linearly? A local general relativity to solve the `zero active mass' problem. Astrophysical Journal 967, 66. DOI 10.3847/1538-4357/ad3df7 

Monjo, R. (2023): Galaxy rotation curve in hyperconical universes: a natural relativistic MOND. Classical and Quantum Gravity. 40, 235002, DOI: 10.1088/1361-6382/ad0422

Monjo, R.; Campoamor-Stursberg R. (2023): Geometric perspective for explaining Hubble tension: theoretical and observational aspects. Classical and Quantum Gravity 40, 195006. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6382/aceacc

Monjo, R., Campoamor-Stursberg R. (2020). Lagrangian density and local symmetries of inhomogeneous hyperconical universes. Classical and Quantum Gravity 37: 205015. DOI: 10.1088/1361-6382/abadaf 

Geometry in climatology

Galiano, L.; Monjo, R.; Royé, D.; Martin-Vide, J. (2024): Will the world experience more fractal droughts? Atmospheric Research (under review)

Monjo, R; Meseguer-Ruiz, O. (2024): Review: Fractal geometry in precipitation. Atmosphere 15, 135. DOI: 10.3390/atmos15010135

Monjo, R; Locatelli, L; Milligan, J; Torres, L; Velasco, M; Gaitán, E; Pórtoles, J; Redolat, D; Russo, B; Ribalaygua, J. (2023). Estimation of future extreme rainfall in Barcelona (Spain) under monofractal hypothesis. International Journal of Climatology 43: 4047–4068. DOI: 10.1002/joc.8072

Monjo, R.; Royé, D., and Martin-Vide, J. (2020): Meteorological drought lacunarity around the world and its classification, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 12, 741–752, DOI: 10.5194/essd-12-741-2020 

Redolat, D.; Monjo, R.; Lopez-Bustins, J.A.; Martin-Vide, J. (2019). Upper-Level Mediterranean Oscillation index and seasonal variability of rainfall and temperature. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 135: 1059–1077. DOI: 10.1007/s00704-018-2424-6

Geosciences

Redolat, D.; Monjo, R. (2024): Statistical predictability of Euro-Mediterranean subseasonal anomalies: The TeWA approach. Weather and Forecasting. DOI: 10.1175/WAF-D-23-0061.1

Redolat, D.; Monjo, R.; Paradinas, C.; Pórtoles, J.; Gaitán, E.; Prado-López, C.; Ribalaygua, J. (2020): Local decadal prediction according to statistical/dynamical approaches. Int. J. Climatol. 40: 5671–5687.

Gaitán, E.; Monjo, R.; Pórtoles, J.; Pino-Otín, M.R. (2020). Impact of climate change on drought in Aragon (NE Spain). Science of The Total Environment. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140094

Forero-Ortiz, E.; Martínez-Gomariz, E.; Monjo, R. (2020). Climate change implications for water availability: a case study of Barcelona city. Sustainability 12: 1779. DOI: 10.3390/su12051779

Gaitán, E.; Monjo, R.; Pórtoles, J.; Pino-Otín, M.R. (2019). Projection of temperatures and heat and cold waves for Aragón (Spain) using a two-step statistical downscaling of CMIP5 model outputs. Science of The Total Environment. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.09.352 

Honors and Awards

  • Majoral Moliné Award 2021
  • Eduard Fontserè State Meteorology Award 2009