Martin Gallagher

Professor Martin Gallagher is a leading atmospheric scientist at The University of Manchester's Earth and Environmental Sciences department. He holds a BSc in Physics (University of Edinburgh, 1982) and a PhD in Modelling & Observations of Airflow over Hills (UMIST, 1986). His research focuses on interdisciplinary atmospheric science, including surface-atmosphere trace gas exchange, cloud microphysics, bioaerosol detection, and airborne instrumentation. He leads projects like the BEACHON Programme and contributes to global initiatives such as IAGOS-ERI and the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements.

Key research areas include cloud-aerosol interactions, ice nucleation in convective systems, and real-time bioaerosol monitoring using UV-LIF spectrometers. His work addresses UN SDGs related to climate action and sustainable cities. Professor Gallagher has coordinated major field campaigns like DCMEX and Fatima-GB, advancing understanding of cloud dynamics in tropical and marine environments. He collaborates internationally, contributing to over 335 research outputs and serving on editorial and advisory boards.

Recent studies explore nocturnal pollen fragmentation in urban environments, marine fog microphysics, and ice production mechanisms in deep convective clouds. His projects integrate machine learning for bioaerosol analysis and address societal impacts like aviation safety during ash crises. Grants include the £2.8M Climate and Weather Impacts on Society initiative, focusing on extreme weather and health outcomes.