Parker, Professor Douglas

Science Coordinator for NCAS at Leeds

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University of Leeds

School of Earth and Environment

University of Leeds

Leeds

LS2 9JT

 
ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2335-8198
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@DougParkerMeteo
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+44 113 343 6461  
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http://homepages.see.leeds.ac.uk/~lecdjp/  
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I am a Meteorologist studying the physics and fluid dynamics of the atmosphere. My research group investigates the dynamics of weather systems such as cumulonimbus storms, cyclones and monsoons. We conduct observational and theoretical studies to develop new models of these weather patterns, and to explain their role in the climate system. Our work contributes to improving weather and climate predictions, and making these predictions more relevant to society. I have led and participated in a number of field campaigns, in the UK, Africa and India.

I am leading the FASTA programme, in which NCAS is providing real-time rainfall information to countries in Africa. FASTA works in close partnership with African national weather services, to strengthen their capacity to provide early warnings to their communities.

I am acting as the Site Lead for NCAS Science in Leeds.

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