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Robert Thompson is a Research Fellow, Postdoctoral Researcher, and Teaching Fellow in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading. His primary affiliation is with the Radar Group, focusing on advanced meteorological research and education.
Research interests include Operational Dual Polarisation Weather Radar, Rainfall Statistics, Weather Radar Attenuation Correction, Radar Bright-Band Correction, Satellite Radar (e.g., WIVERN), and Rainfall Microphysics. He leads key projects such as the ESA-funded WIVERN Satellite mission (Project Manager) and contributes to the NERC-funded 'New Technique for Measuring Global Rainfall' and the FFIR-FRANC rainfall forecasting initiative.
Teaching responsibilities span undergraduate and postgraduate instruction, complemented by public engagement in science communication. He actively participates in programming and interdisciplinary collaborations within the Meteorology Department.
Though no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his work reflects significant contributions to radar meteorology and atmospheric data analysis. Grants and projects are central to his role, with involvement in major international initiatives. He is part of the Radar Group, emphasizing collaborative research environments.
