Laura Baker

Dr. Laura Baker is a Senior Scientist (NCAS) and Research Fellow within the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading. She specializes in seasonal forecasting, particularly for the North Atlantic and Europe, predictability of the North Atlantic Oscillation, UK drought dynamics, and climate responses to short-lived climate forcers. Her research is supported by projects like IMPETUS (UK drought prediction), ENDOWS (stakeholder engagement), and ECLIPSE (short-lived pollutants' impacts).

Her work emphasizes improving climate model accuracy and understanding atmospheric circulation patterns. She supervises PhD student Jonathan Beverley, focusing on Indian monsoon-Europe climate linkages. Publications span climate dynamics, teleconnections, and forecast skill analysis. She is affiliated with NCAS Climate and maintains an office in HP 282.

Key contributions include advancing sub-seasonal temperature forecasting in Europe and evaluating jet stream influences on North Atlantic Oscillation predictability. Her research bridges climate science and practical applications, aiding drought and extreme weather preparedness.