Eddy Graham

Eddy Graham is a Doctor Lecturer at the University of the Highlands and Islands' North West and Hebrides campus in Scotland. He holds visiting positions at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias and the European Southern Observatory. As joint Editor-in-Chief of the Weather journal (RMetS/Wiley), he contributes to meteorological publishing. His research focuses on meteorology, climate science, and astronomical site testing, with notable expertise in clouds, water vapor, and climate reanalyses.

Education:

• PhD in A Site Selection Tool for Very Large Telescopes, University of Bern (2008)
• MSc in Applied Meteorology, University of Reading (1995)
• BSc in Urban Heat Island Studies, Trinity College Dublin (1993)

Research Interests: Graham's work bridges meteorology and astronomy, emphasizing cloud dynamics, precipitation patterns, and site selection for large telescopes. He has led projects like the Kenya Optical Telescope Initiative and contributed to NASA's Global Precipitation Mission. His recent studies include cloud classification innovations and anthropogenic snowfall analysis.

Awards: Recipient of the UHISA Teaching Award in 2013, 2015, and 2018, recognizing his educational contributions. He has also been awarded grants totaling $5.5M for rain enhancement research and telescope site initiatives.

Key Projects:

• Principal Investigator for SASKYA (Kenyan astronomical site search)
• Lead in UAEREP (UAE Rain Enhancement Programme)
• Co-led the FriOWL telescope site selection project (2002-2008)

Public Engagement: Active in media outreach, addressing topics like Scotland's weather patterns and cloud phenomena through BBC Radio, Alba, and Times Radio. Over 48 media contributions highlight his role as a trusted climate and weather authority.