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, using limited-area climate models to investigate simulation of the hydrological cycle over Europe, and supporting users of the PRECIS model. Ruth has a degree in Physics from Oxford University, and a PhD in Nuclear Structure Physics from the University of Manchester.

where she continued working on passive microwave remote sensing of soil moisture, a subject she studied for her PhD at the Environmental Systems Science Centre at Reading University. As an undergraduate Eleanor studied Physics at Oxford University and also has an MSc in Oceanography from Southampton University.

-ocean processes. Prior to that he was a post-doctoral research assistant at the University of Oxford and has a PhD in Meteorology from the University of Reading. External Recognition He was recently an expert advisor to the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution Adaptation report, the UK Climate

on the development of industry-specific weather and climate training, helping to upskill operational staff.    Career Background Emma graduated from the University of Oxford with a first class BA in Geography, specialising in climate science in her final year. She then went on to study a Master’s

at the Met Office, as well as the partner organisations, via Universities of Cambridge, Leeds and Oxford. This involves aiding the developers in testing and debugging their components of UKCA, preparing the new components for incorporation into the Unified Model and maintaining as well as documenting them

as scientific systems manager.  Prior to that, he was the scientific software engineer in the UM Collaboration team.  Before joining the Met Office in 2013, he worked as a senior technical consultant at the Numerical Algorithms Group, and as a software developer for BP Research.    He holds a B.Sc. Hons (1st Class) in Chemistry from Imperial College London (1980), and a D.Phil. in Theoretical Chemistry from the University of Oxford (1984).

operational computing; and working on novel applications of probabilistic forecasting. Career background Henry studied Earth Sciences at Oxford University, specialising in geophysics, and later completed his PhD on volcano eruption dynamics at Reading University. He went on to work as a resident

in HadGEM2-ES. In collaboration with UKCA scientists across the UK academic community, including the University of Leeds, University of Oxford, University of Reading and University of Cambridge she works on the development and evaluation of the new aerosol scheme in the Unified Model, evaluating the impact

, it is hoped, will ultimately save lives and enhance livelihoods. The project consortium consists of RHEA Group, Environment Systems, Pixalytics, Databasix, AA International, AgriTechTalk International, HR Wallingford, the Met Office, Mercy Corps, and Oxford Policy Management. The consortium will work

for future instruments on EPS-SG and MTG, and is a member of EUMETSAT science advisory groups for these missions. Career background Nigel joined the Met Office in 1982, following a physics degree at Oxford University. For the first 6 years he was involved in the development of aircraft and balloon