Investigating the dynamics of the stratosphere, a layer of the atmosphere above about 10km, and specifically how dramatic warmings and wind-reversals here can impact the winter weather across the northern hemisphere.
Current Research/employment
I work for UKCEH on various projects within agriculture and hydrology, modelling and handling the data for various aspects of these. See UKCEH profile page for specific examples.
Was your D.Phil relevant to what you are doing now?
In terms of the subject area, no, but in terms of the skills I learnt whilst doing it, yes.