Harrison Giles

Professor Harrison Giles is a prominent academic in atmospheric science and meteorology at the University of Reading. His research focuses on atmospheric electricity, global climate systems, and environmental physics. He has led significant studies on the global atmospheric electric circuit, cloud electrification, and space weather effects on Earth's climate. Collaborations include institutions like the Lerwick Geophysical Observatory and international projects involving volcanic plume electrification and dust devil electrodynamics.

Key contributions include advancements in measurement technologies (e.g., Faraday cups, balloon-borne sensors) and analysis of historical atmospheric data. His work bridges geophysics, meteorology, and environmental engineering, addressing topics like aerosol dynamics, fog formation, and climate modification through charge emission.

Publications span interdisciplinary fields, with over 200 peer-reviewed articles. Notable projects include studies on solar eclipse impacts, cosmic ray interactions with clouds, and the role of electrification in climate processes. His research emphasizes observational data from geophysical observatories and innovative atmospheric instrumentation.