Dr François-Xavier Bocquet
François-Xavier investigates the impact of ocean surface waves on the coupled ocean-atmosphere system. He is also involved in space weather research, studying the propagation of coronal mass ejections through the heliosphere.
Areas of expertise
- Ocean surface wave modelling
- Wave-atmosphere interactions
- Wave-ocean interactions
- Solar wind modelling
- Coronal mass ejections
Current activities
François-Xavier works on the inclusion of ocean surface wave effects into a global coupled ocean-atmosphere system, focusing on the effect of sea-surface roughness on the atmospheric boundary layer and the effect of waves on ocean circulation and thermal structure. The modelling framework consists of the Met Office's Unified Model, the ocean model NEMO, as well as the wave model WAVEWATCH III®.
François-Xavier transitions academic science research to operational Space Weather products. He is involved in improving solar wind predictions and developing probabilistic forecasting techniques for coronal mass ejections.
Career background
François-Xavier has worked in the Ocean Forecasting R&D group since joining the Met Office in 2007. He has also recently joined the Space Weather R&D team on a part-time basis. He has completed a PhD in Solar Physics in St Andrews, with a PhD focused on the use of relaxation codes to study the evolution of coronal magnetic fields. Prior to this, he completed a degree of Ingénieur Civil Physicien (MEng) at the Université Libre de Bruxelles.