Alan Woolley

Alan Woolley is a Research Fellow at Cranfield University, with a BSc in Physics from the University of Warwick (1996). He has held key roles in atmospheric research infrastructure, including serving as Head of the FAAM Airborne Laboratory since 2014, following 18 years in scientific and managerial positions at the UK National Physical Laboratory and FAAM.

• Leadership of FAAM's 20+ staff team
• Development of operational fieldwork capabilities
• Instrumentation innovation for atmospheric measurement
• Custodianship of NERC-funded BAe-146 aircraft

His research spans atmospheric measurement technologies, volcanic ash monitoring, and climate system interactions. Key collaborations include the NERC-funded FAAM facility (FAAM) and the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS).

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in airborne observation systems, atmospheric chemistry, and weather dynamics across diverse environments including the Sahara, Greenland, and Indian monsoon regions. Technical contributions include validating hygrometer performance in extreme conditions and advancing contrail cirrus measurement methodologies.

He actively shapes national and international partnerships in atmospheric research but no formal advisees or awards are mentioned in the available text.