ADRIAN J. CHAMPION MSci MSc
NCEO (National Centre for Earth Observation)
University of Reading, Harry Pitt Building
Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AL, UK
Work: +44 (0)118 378 5212
a.j.champion@reading.ac.uk
SUMMARY
A NERC sponsored Doctoral Researcher at the National
Centre for Earth Observation, University of Reading.
I am assessing the use of a dynamical downscaling method to determine whether it is suitable for reproducing realistic extreme precipitation associated with extra-tropical cyclones and how this can be used to examine possible changes of extreme precipitation in a warmer world and their impacts.
EXPERIENCE
Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis, Environment Canada
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Data retrieval and model comparison
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July - September 2006
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A member of the
Climate Modelling group working with Greg Flato, retrieving monthly quantities from the CGCM3.1 T63 model for ArcticNet.
Investigated differences between the CRCM3.6 and CGCM3.1 T63 models for
the Canadian Arctic and Canada mainland using Fortran 77.
Hadley Centre, UK Met Office
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Data retrieval and analysis
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July - September 2005
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A member of the
Quantifying Uncertainties in Model Predictions group within the
Climate Prediction area of the
Hadley Centre working with Mat Collins.
Retrieved monthly averages from the HadCM3 model from MASS.
Investigation into the Asian monsoon using data from HadCM3 model using PV-Wave programming language.
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, CCLRC
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Data Analysis/INS web database management
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July - September 2004
July - August 2003
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Work Experience
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July 2001
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A member of the
Molecular Spectroscopy group responsible for the analysis of
inelastic neutron scattering data from the
ISIS Spallation Neutron Source working with Stewart Parker.
Modified INS data and produced files for a corresponding web page using Genie programming language.
Edited pictures and tables for book on INS Spectroscopy.
PAPERS
Champion, A.J., Hodges, K.I., Bengtsson, L.O., Keenlyside, N., Esch, M., 2011: Impact of increasing resolution and a warmer climate on extreme weather from northern hemisphere extra-tropical cyclones, Tellus A, accepted.
Champion, A., Hodges, K., Bengtsson, L., 2010: Extreme precipitation and climate change: the potential impacts on flooding, in Proceedings of the BHS Third International Symposium, Managing the Consequences of a Changing Global Environment, 19-23 July, 2010, Newcastle University: British Hydrological Society.
TEACHING
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Reading University
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Postgraduate computing course.
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Second year undergraduate computing course.
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First year undergraduate Physics course.
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Private Tuition
EDUCATION
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Reading University, UK (2008)
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Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate, MSc
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Durham University, UK (2007)
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Physics, 2.ii MSci (Hons.)
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Abingdon School, Oxfordshire, UK (2003)
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4 'A2' Level (Physics, A; Maths, A; Geography, A; Chemistry, C)
1 'AS' Level (German, B)
10 GCSE's (4 A*, 6 A)
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PERSONAL DETAILS
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Date of Birth:
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14th July 1985
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Nationality:
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British and Canadian
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Interests:
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Rowing
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8 years coaching rowing at a number of clubs at various levels.
Held various club executive committee positions at several clubs.
Full Colours from Abingdon School Boat Club, College Colours from Grey College Boat Club, Durham University.
Qualified Coach - Instructor's Award
Qualified Umpire - National Umpire |
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Computers
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Familiar with Unix and Windows.
Able to program in Fortran (90/95 & 77), Python, IDL, R and MatLab. |
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Music
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Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
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Grey College , Durham University |
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Awarded an Honoury Life Membership of the Junior Common Room.
Middle Common Room Executive Committee 2006-2007
Charities Committee 2004-2007, awarded College Colours.
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