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Dr. Ambrogio Volonté is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, and a member of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS). His research focuses on cyclone dynamics, particularly Arctic, extratropical, and Mediterranean cyclones, sting jets, and monsoon systems. He leads and contributes to projects funded by NERC and international collaborations, such as the THINICE field campaign investigating Arctic cyclones and the MiLCMOP project studying monsoon progression. He holds a PhD from the University of Reading (2018) and has extensive experience in numerical weather prediction, Lagrangian analysis of air masses, and process-based weather phenomena. His work includes studying the impact of sea ice on Arctic cyclones, the role of midlatitude dry air in monsoon withdrawal, and evaluating AI models against traditional forecasting methods. Key projects include the global climatology of sting-jet cyclones and the dynamics of extreme windstorms like Storm Ciarán and Eunice. Volonté collaborates on interdisciplinary projects such as COSMIC (convection-scale modeling in China) and INCOMPASS (monsoon dynamics in India). His research has been published in journals like Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society and Weather and Climate Dynamics . He currently serves as a researcher in several grants, focusing on Arctic cyclones, sting jets, and monsoon processes.

• Arctic Cyclones
• Extratropical Cyclones
• Sting-Jet Dynamics
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Dr. Oscar Martinez-Alvarado is a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology and part of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS). His research focuses on mid-latitude atmospheric dynamics, extratropical cyclones, and data assimilation for numerical weather prediction. He leads and collaborates on projects like CANARI (2022–2027) and THINICE, investigating Arctic cyclones and sting-jet windstorms. He has supervised multiple PhD students and contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications. Education: DPhil in Atmospheric Physics from the University of Oxford (2007). Research spans Martian atmospheric dynamics, mesoscale processes, and climate change impacts on extreme weather. He is affiliated with the Mesoscale Group and Dynamical Processes Group at Reading. Research Themes: Key areas include sting-jet cyclones, diabatic processes in storms, and wind energy modeling. His work integrates observational data and numerical models to improve weather forecasting and climate risk assessment. Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (Co-I) on projects funded by WCSSP Southeast Asia, NCAS, and NERC. Notable projects include Arctic Summertime Cyclones (completed), Weather Regimes (completed), and contributions to NAWDEX and DIAMET. Labs/Teams: Active member of Reading's Mesoscale Group and NCAS Atmospheric Physics directorate. Collaborates internationally on field campaigns like THINICE and FRANC.

• Mid-latitude Atmospheric Dynamics
• Extratropical Cyclones
• Mesoscale Processes
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Ben Harvey is a Research Scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) within the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading. His research focuses on dynamical weather processes, particularly jet streams, storm tracks, climate variability, and high-impact weather events. He contributes to projects like CANARI and THINICE, investigating oceanic and atmospheric interactions influencing UK climate extremes. Harvey's work integrates observational data and advanced climate models to understand future climate change impacts on weather systems. He collaborates with international teams on field campaigns and model development, addressing questions about jet stream dynamics, Arctic cyclones, and model accuracy for extreme weather prediction. His affiliations include the Dynamical Processes Group and Mesoscale Group at Reading, alongside NCAS. Key research areas span climate predictability, teleconnections, and the role of diabatic processes in atmospheric dynamics. Harvey has authored or co-authored over 35 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on topics ranging from North Atlantic jet stream changes to the impacts of anthropogenic aerosols on atmospheric circulation.

• Jet streams
• Storm tracks and blocking
• Climate variability and change
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Prof. Peter Clark is a Professor of Meteorology at the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology and an Honorary Met Office Research Fellow. His research focuses on convective-scale numerical weather prediction, mesoscale meteorology, atmospheric turbulence, and urban surface exchange. He leads and co-investigates projects such as the ParaCon and Circle-A initiatives, aiming to improve models of atmospheric processes across scales. Research Interests: Convective-scale and hectometric Numerical Weather Prediction Convection and turbulence dynamics in grey zones Mesoscale structure of extratropical cyclones Sting jet dynamics in windstorms Urban meteorology and surface exchange modeling Key Projects: PI of the Circle-A Project CoI of Hi-Fi turbulence closure project Lead on urban surface exchange and sting jet climatology studies Advising & Collaboration: Supervised over 20 PhD/postdoc researchers since 2003 Collaborates with Met Office and international institutions Lead on major projects like COPE and DYMECS

• Convective-scale Numerical Weather Prediction
• Hectometric Modeling
• Mesoscale Meteorology
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Ambrogio Volonte is a researcher at the University of Reading, specializing in atmospheric dynamics with a focus on extratropical cyclones, sting jets, and monsoon systems. He completed his PhD in 2018 on 'Dynamics of sting jets and their relation to larger-scale drivers.' His work bridges meteorology and climatology, exploring phenomena such as Arctic cyclones, storm intensification, and monsoon progression through field campaigns like THINICE. Key contributions include analyzing sting-jet formation in storms like Ciarán and Eunice, and evaluating the role of AI in weather forecasting. Volonte's research integrates observational data with numerical models to address questions about cyclone climatology, boundary layer processes, and interactions between tropical and extratropical systems. His recent studies emphasize Arctic meteorology and the sensitivity of weather forecasts to sea ice conditions. Collaborations include interdisciplinary projects on Indian monsoon dynamics and the impact of sea surface temperature on Mediterranean cyclones. Notable projects include the THINICE field campaign investigating Arctic cyclones' role in sea ice decline, and analyses of the 2020 Mei Yu floods in China. His work underscores the importance of mesoscale instabilities and airmass interactions in extreme weather events.

• Meteorology
• Atmospheric Science
• Climatology
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Oscar Martínez-Alvarado is a Researcher at the Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, and a member of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) Atmospheric Physics directorate. He is actively affiliated with the Mesoscale Group and Dynamical Processes Group within the department. He completed his DPhil researching Martian atmospheric dynamics, specifically low-dimensional behavior and planet-encircling dust storms. His current work focuses on mid-latitude weather systems, investigating heating processes in summer cyclones and systematic errors in numerical weather prediction models. His core research domains include: Mesoscale Meteorology Numerical Weather Prediction Data Assimilation Atmospheric Dynamics Planetary Atmospheres Dr. Martínez-Alvarado has made significant contributions to major research initiatives including FRANC (Forecasting Rainfall exploiting new data Assimilation techniques and Novel observations of Convection) for convective-scale moisture assimilation, and DIAMET (DIAbatic influence on Mesoscale structures in ExTratropical storms) for analyzing diabatic processes and sting jet development in extratropical cyclones. He has secured research funding through consortium projects involving multiple institutions, though no formal student advisees are listed in available records. His work within these frameworks supports the training of early-career researchers in atmospheric science methodologies. His operational research environment is anchored in the University of Reading's Mesoscale Group and Dynamical Processes Group, which form part of the Joint Centre for Mesoscale Meteorology collaboration.

• Atmospheric Science
• Meteorology
• Numerical Weather Prediction
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Professor Suzanne Gray is a Professor of Meteorology at the University of Reading and serves as Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for research (Environment). She leads the Mesoscale Group which focuses on phenomena spanning horizontal length scales from approximately 1-1000 km, including gravity waves, convective storms, and cyclones. Her research interests center on mesoscale weather processes, with specific focus on extratropical, Arctic and Mediterranean cyclones, predictability of weather forecasts including ensemble forecasting, climatology of weather phenomena, and midlatitude convection. Her work examines diabatic influences on hazardous Mediterranean cyclones, convective cloud-dynamics-turbulence interactions, sting jet dynamics, and the representation of polar lows in numerical weather forecasts. She investigates how atmospheric processes affect weather prediction accuracy and extreme weather events. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on understanding and predicting extreme weather events, particularly windstorms and Mediterranean cyclones (Medicanes). Her research shows increasing attention to climate change impacts on cyclone behavior, the role of diabatic processes in cyclone development, and the application of AI techniques in weather forecasting. She frequently collaborates with international researchers and institutions, particularly through NERC-funded projects. Professor Gray actively supervises numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, with current projects focusing on Mediterranean cyclones, Arctic cyclones, trapped lee waves, and convective-scale ensemble forecasts. She leads several major research initiatives including the Diabatic influences on current and future hazardous Med. cyclones project (2024-2028) and the CLOUDY TIME project (2023-2026) as part of the ParaChute programme. The Mesoscale Group she leads meets weekly for research discussions and includes academic staff, postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and Met Office researchers who collaborate closely through the MetOffice@Reading partnership.

• Mesoscale weather processes
• Extratropical cyclones
• Arctic cyclones
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Professor Sue Gray is a leading academic in Dynamical Meteorology at the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology. Her research focuses on the dynamics and predictability of weather systems, particularly sting jets in extratropical cyclones, and the impacts of climate change on extreme weather events. She holds the role of Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for research (Environment), overseeing environmental research strategy. Education: Extensive academic background in meteorology and atmospheric sciences. Affiliations: Principal investigator in major NERC-funded projects including Diabatic influences on current and future hazardous Mediterranean cyclones and CLOUDY TIME. Her work integrates advanced modeling tools like the Met Office's MONSooN and ARCHER supercomputers to improve forecast accuracy. Key contributions include the development of a sting-jet diagnostic tool for operational forecasting and studies on Mediterranean cyclones' tropical-like characteristics. She collaborates closely with the Met Office, industry, and international researchers to address climate resilience challenges. Teaching and mentorship are core to her career, running the Mesoscale Group and supervising numerous postdocs and PhD students. Notable students include Ambrogio Volonte (Mediterranean cyclones), Ben Harvey (CLOUDY TIME project), and Jake Bland (convective processes).

• Meteorology
• Weather Systems Dynamics
• Climate Change Impacts
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