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Claire Ryder is an Associate Professor in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading. She specializes in atmospheric mineral dust and aerosol processes, focusing on their interactions with climate, weather, and aviation. Her roles include Director of the MMet programme and Study Abroad Coordinator, and she leads research projects such as the AMCCA and DAZSAL campaigns.
Research interests include aerosol optical properties, dust impacts on climate models, satellite remote sensing, and aviation safety. She has contributed to international projects like the NERC Independent Research Fellowship and the DAHLIA initiative. Claire is a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and has supervised numerous MSc, PhD, and undergraduate students, many of whom have received awards for their work.
Her work bridges field observations (e.g., airborne measurements), laboratory studies, and numerical modeling to improve understanding of dust dynamics. Key collaborations include the FAAM research aircraft team and the Royal Meteorological Society. Current projects address dust charging effects, Saharan dust transport, and interdisciplinary training through the MSCA Dust-DN Network.
Scientific contributions span over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work highlighting dust’s role in aviation hazards, climate feedbacks, and model improvements. Awards include the NERC Fellowship and UK Aerosol Society CN Davies award for student supervision.
