Patrick McGuire

Patrick McGuire is a Research Scientist at the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology, affiliated with the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS). His work focuses on land surface processes, climate science, and planetary science. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Arizona and has held roles at institutions including Freie Universität Berlin, West Virginia University, and the University of Chicago. Current research includes crop modeling in the Peruvian Andes, global carbon budget analysis, and planetary remote sensing. Notable awards include the Humboldt Research Fellowship and SciVal's top-cited author recognition. He contributes to projects like the Global Carbon Budget, CROPP, and SPLICE, and mentors students in climate and environmental studies.

Education: B.A. with Honors in Physics (University of Chicago, 1989), PhD in Physics (University of Arizona, 1994). Professional affiliations include the American Geophysical Union and European Geophysical Union. His research spans climate modeling, methane hydrates, and astrobiology.

Scientific achievements include advancements in CRISM atmospheric correction algorithms and contributions to the Mars Express HRSC imaging project. Recent work emphasizes crop resilience under climate change and soil parameter modeling.

Grants/awards: Over 128 citations per paper (2019–2024), top Weather Game predictions at Reading, and recognition for early career achievements. Active in international collaborations like the Soil Parameter Model Intercomparison Project (SP-MIP).

Labs/teams: Part of the Land Surface Processes research cluster at Reading, contributing to the Joint Land Modelling Programme (JLMP). Engages in machine learning applications for wildfire prediction and environmental modeling.