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Cohort 11 (Autumn 2024 entry)

Orestis Aslanidis	Mitigating against recreational disturbances on songbirds in a National Park Lead supervisor: Becks Spake, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Jen Clements, Forest Research Co-supervisor: Brian Pickles, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Manuela González Suárez, University of Reading
Zoe Bateman	Developing an integrated toolkit for the assessment of peatland degradation. Lead supervisor: Chris Collins, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Nick Branch, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Peter S Jones, Natural Resources Wales Co-supervisor: Chris Vane, British Geological Survey
Mahilet Berihun	How do environmental factors and hazards affect the vulnerability, reliability and resilience of small-water supply infrastructure? Lead supervisor: Donya Hajializadeh, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Kathy Pond, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Donald John MacAllister, British Geological Survey
Ismail Beyaz	Multidisciplinary optimisation of wind farms through experiments and data-driven modelling Lead supervisor: Giovanni Iacobello, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Matteo Carpentieri, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Marco Placidi, University of Surrey
Eme Dean-Lewis	Climate variability and societal responses in Pre-Columbian South America Lead supervisor: Joy Singarayer, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Frank Mayle, University of Reading
Alex Gimblett	Nature-Inclusive Solutions for Coastal Erosion Protection Lead supervisor: Benyi Cao, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Glyn Barrett, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Susan Hughes, University of Surrey
Robert Hindson	Evaluating changes in Holocene and Anthropocene biodiversity and healthiness of English Peatlands Lead supervisor: Nicholas Branch, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Steve Robinson, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Barbara Silva, Natural England
Meena Jagait	Engaging in climate change adaptation strategies with farmers in the Peruvian Andes, Coupled with climate records and climate change projections Lead supervisor: Joy Singarayer, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Jake Bishop, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Nicholas Branch, University of Reading
Danqing Luo	Hazardous Mediterranean cyclones in the current and future climate Lead supervisor: Suzanne Gray, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Helen Dacre, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Claudio Sanchez, Met Office
Catherine Martinez	Green Carbon Sequestration: Using plants to fix C(O2) deep under ground. Lead supervisor: Tom Sizmur, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Sharif Ahmed, Diamond Light Source Co-supervisor: Luis Carlos Colocho Hurtarte, Diamond Light Source Co-supervisor: Daniel Evans, Cranfield University
Joana Medeiros	Aviation turbulence in a warmer world Lead supervisor: Paul Williams, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Veronique Blanc, Airbus Co-supervisor: Sylvie Marquier, Airbus
Sirajum Munira	Using drone LIDAR technology to quantify hedgerow management, quality and configuration, and the impacts on farmland pollinator communities Lead supervisor: Deepa Senapathi, University of Reading Co-supervisor: France Gerard, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Co-supervisor: Simon Potts, University of Reading
Arthur Povey	Developing an urban canopy model for improved weather forecasts in cities Lead supervisor: Janet Barlow, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Omduth Coceal, NCAS Co-supervisor: Matteo Carpentieri, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Humphrey Lean, Met Office
Andrea Rivosecchi	European weather and climate extremes in a net-zero world Lead supervisor: Andrea Dittus, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Ed Hawkins, NCAS Co-supervisor: Reinhard Schiemann, NCAS Co-supervisor: Erich Fischer, ETH Zurich
Neda Shishmanova	Nature-based solutions for improved water quality in the UK: suitability and scalability Lead supervisor: Kathy Pond, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Donya Hajializadeh, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Dan Lapworth, British Geological Survey
Emma Shrestha	Does urbanisation and urban heat impact parasite burden and disease risk from the invasive grey squirrel in the UK? Lead supervisor: Patricia Brekke, Institute of Zoology Co-supervisor: Manuela González Suárez, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Sarah Perkins, Cardiff University
Lucia Snyderman	“The Pelican Brief”: Using environmental archives to establish ecological baselines for UK wetland biodiversity restoration Lead supervisor: William Mills, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Stuart Black, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Samuel Turvey, Institute of Zoology Co-supervisor: Andrew Kitchener, National Museums Scotland

Cohort 10 (Autumn 2023 entry)

Dadimos Alemu	Drivers of sub-seasonal and seasonal climate variability over East Africa and Applications to forecasting Lead supervisor: Chris Holloway, University of Reading Co-supervisor: David Brayshaw, University of Reading
Meriel Anderson	Understanding freshwater ecosystem health from a microbial perspective Lead supervisor: Dan Read, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Co-supervisor: Soon Gweon, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Kerry Walsh, Environment Agency Co-supervisor: Jonathan Warren, Environment Agency
Michael Bennett	Using environmental DNA (eDNA) to elucidate the role of habitat upon the transmission of pollinator disease Lead supervisor: Lindsay Newbold, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Co-supervisor: Soon Gweon, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Ben Woodcock, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Co-supervisor: Richard Pywell, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Ankit Bhandekar	Accelerating the computation of air quality projections over India using novel computing Lead Supervisor: Bryan Lawrence, University of Reading. Co-supervisor: Laura Wilcox, NCAS Co-supervisor: Nathan Luke Abraham, NCAS Co-supervisor: Fiona O’Connor, Met Office Co-supervisor: Chris Maynard, Met Office
Rhiannon Biddiscombe	Moist processes and their interaction with storm tracks Lead supervisor: Maarten Ambaum, University of Reading. Co-supervisor: Thomas Spengler, University of Bergen Co-supervisor: Valerio Lucarini, University of Reading
Charlie Davies	Impact of Holocene land use and climate change upon Brazil’s Atlantic Forest biodiversity hotspot Lead Supervisor: Frank Mayle, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Joy Singarayer, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Jose Iriarte, University of Exeter Co-supervisor: Oliver Wilson, University of York Co-supervisor: Rafael Corteletti, Federal University of Pelotas
Nathaniel Edward-Inatimi	Smarter Ensembles for solar wind forecasts Lead supervisor: Matthew Owens, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Luke Barnard, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Siegfried Gonzi, Met Office Co-supervisor: Mike Marsh, Met Office
Juan Garcia Valencia	Sea surface temperature pattern influence on monsoon variability and change Lead supervisor: Chris Holloway, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Andy Turner, NCAS Co-supervisor: Lorenzo Tomassini, Met Office
Yiliang Ma	Investigating the climate feedbacks that will determine the fate of the Greenland ice sheet Lead supervisor: Robin Smith, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Steve George, NCAS Co-supervisor: Dan Hodson, NCAS Co-supervisor: Ines Otosaka, Northumbria University/Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling
Elliot McKinnon-Gray	Are tropical waves an untapped source of predictability in the tropics? Lead supervisor: John Methven, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Tom Frame, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Dan Shipley, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Anne McCabe, Met Office
Niamh O’Callaghan	Understanding and improving AMOC forecasts in inter-annual to decadal climate predictions Lead supervisor: Jon Robson, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Keith Haines, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Laura Jackson, Met Office Co-supervisor: Leon Hermanson, Met Office
Ezra Porter	Engineered Anammox Biofilms for Low-Energy Wastewater Remediation and Environmental Protection Lead supervisor: Joseph Keddie, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Bing Guo, University of Surrey
Fathema Rana	Quantifying impacts of extreme climatic events on bees and butterflies in Britain (and identifying potential land management options for adaptation and mitigation) Lead supervisor: Deepa Senapathi, University of Reading. Co-supervisor: Jake Bishop, University of Reading Co-supervisor: David Roy, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Vikki Rose	Bigger, better hedgerows – assessing hedge structure and landscape context for pollinating insects Lead supervisor: Joanne Staley UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Co-supervisor: Mike Garratt, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Richard Broughton, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Co-supervisor: Mare Botham, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Co-supervisor: Jon Stokes, Tree Council
George Ryan	Do unrelated plants growing in the same region look similar due to climate adaptation? Lead supervisor: Alastair Culham, University of Reading. Co-supervisor: John David, Royal Horticultural Society
Megan Sherlock	Modelling the impact of planting choices and management on the delivery of multiple ecosystem services by domestic gardens Lead supervisor: Anne Verhoef, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Tijana Blanusa, Royal Horticultural Society Co-supervisor: Deepa Senapathi, University of Reading.
Emmeline Smith	Strengthening links between agri-environment management and pollination services for cost-effective bee conservation Lead supervisor: Jake Bishop, University of Reading. Co-supervisor: Emma Gardner, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Co-supervisor: Tom Breeze, University of Reading Co-supervisor: John Redhead, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Abi Yetton	Exploration of Spaceborne Coherent GNSS Reflectometry for High Resolution Hydrological and Ice Observation Lead supervisor: Chris Bridges, University of Surrey. Co-supervisor: Martin Unwin, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd
Syeda Maria Zainab	Plastics in karst groundwater systems Lead supervisor: Kathy Pond, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Dan Lapworth, British Geological Survey

Cohort 9 (Autumn 2022 entry)

Izzi Ariail	Lead supervisor: David Brayshaw, University of Reading
Penny Coulthard	Toward next generation sea ice models: taking the rough with the smooth? Lead supervisor: Danny Feltham, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Ed Blockley, Met Office Co-supervisor: David Schroeder, University of Reading
Rose Foster	The effect of non-neutral winds on wind power aerodynamics Lead supervisor: Marco Placidi, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Philip Hancock, University of Surrey
Isabelle Gorst	How does Boundary Layer Variability affect Cumulus and Convective Storm Development? Lead supervisor: Thorwald Stein, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Peter Clark, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Lindsay Bennett, National Centre for Atmospheric Science Co-supervisor: Kirsty Hanley, Met Office
Hette Houtman	Trapped lee waves as a source of low-level drag on the atmosphere Lead supervisor: Miguel Teixeira, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Sue Gray, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Annelize Van Niekirk, ECMWF Co-supervisor: Simon Vosper, Met Office Co-supervisor: Peter Sheridan, Met Office
Ben Hutchins	Decadal climate forecasting for the energy-sector Lead supervisor: David Brayshaw, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Len Shaffrey, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Hazel Thornton, Met Office Co-supervisor: Doug Smith, Met Office
Soheila Khalili	A holistic framework for assessing co-benefits of street-scale green infrastructure interventions Lead supervisor: Prashant Kumar, University of Surrey Co-supervisors: Laurence Jones, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Ellen Knight	Does pollinator diversity moderate ecosystem function in agroforestry systems? Lead supervisor: Robbie Girling, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Tom Breeze, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Alexa Varaha, Natural History Museum Co-supervisor: Emma Gardener, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Rosie Mammatt	Ice cloud microphysics and its connection to cloud optics and remote sensing Lead supervisor: Chris Westbrook, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Jonathon Crosier, University of Manchester Co-supervisor: Karina McCusker, University of Reading
Sharon Mandipe	Evaluating the efficacy of particle image velocimetry to estimate flow velocity in vegetated rivers Lead supervisor: Ponnambalam Rameshwaran, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Co-supervisor: Andrew Wade, University of Reading
Philippa Oppenheimer	Developing a next-generation global biodiversity indicator to provide improved estimates of trends in wildlife abundance Lead supervisor: Robin Freeman, Institute of Zoology Co-supervisor: Manuela González-Suárez, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Louise McRae, Institute of Zoology Co-supervisor: Mike Hoffman, ZSL
Rana Ozturk	Assessing the threat of exposure of UK birds of prey species to Microplastic pollution based on diet and trophic level Lead supervisor: Campbell Murn, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Manuela González-Suárez, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Tom Bond, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Gbotemi Adediran, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Chris Pesso	High resolution mapping of fine sediment and pollutants throughout large river cross sections with innovative uncrewed survey boats; supporting improved flux estimation, habitat assessment and bathing water safety Lead supervisor: Ponnambalam Rameshwaran, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Co-supervisor: Andrew Wade, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Nick Everard, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Co-supervisor: Gareth Old, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Andra-Ştefania Şerban	Evaluating the ability of human communities and environmental systems to adapt and recover to Late Holocene climate change in the Peruvian Andes Lead supervisor: Nicholas Branch, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Joy Singarayer, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Martin Timana, PUCP, Peru
Fiona Spuler	Lead supervisor: Ted Shepherd, University of Reading
Thea Stevens	Upper tropospheric humidity and climate change Lead supervisor: Richard Allan, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Michaela Hegglin, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Viju John, EUMETSAT Co-supervisor: Alejandro Bodas-Salcedo, Met Office
Catherine Toolan	The role of anthropogenic aerosol in near-future sub-Saharan precipitation change Lead supervisor: Laura Wilcox, National Centre for Atmospheric Science/University of Reading Co-supervisor: Bjørn Samset, CICERO, Oslo Co-supervisor: Andy Turner, National Centre for Atmospheric Science/University of Reading
Sarah Watson	Solar Wind Interactions with Planets and Minor Planetary Bodies Lead supervisor: Chris Scott, University of Reading
Doug Wood	Lead supervisor: Sue Gray, University of Reading Co-supervisor: John Methven, University of Reading
Ana Carolina Yamakawa	The role of rats and mice in dissemination of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance Lead supervisor: Soon Gweon, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Sheila MacIntyre, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Colin Prescott, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Alan Buckle, University of Reading

Cohort 8 (Autumn 2021 entry)

Flynn Ames	Ice-Ocean interactions and the circulation of salty oceans on icy moons Lead supervisor: David Ferreira, University of Reading
Meryl Chittethazhathu Anil	The role of ozone in sub-seasonal to seasonal weather prediction Lead supervisor: Michaela Hegglin, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Tim Stockdale, ECMWF Co-supervisor: Inna Polichtchouk, ECMWF Co-supervisor: Robin Hogan, ECMWF/University of Reading
Martina Frid	Modelling cities in a global weather model Lead supervisor: Sue Grimmond, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Joe McNorton, ECMWF
Adam Gainford	Exploiting the benefits of convective-scale ensemble forecasts Lead supervisor: Suzanne Gray, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Aurore Porson, Met Office Co-supervisor: Tom Frame, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Marco Milan, Met Office CASE support from The Met Office
Marimel Gler	Modelling and forecasting the Indian Ocean Dipole Lead supervisor: Andy Turner, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Linda Hirons, National Centre for Atmospheric Science/University of Reading Co-supervisor: Caroline Wainwright, National Centre for Atmospheric Science/University of Reading. Caroline is a Scenario Alumna Co-supervisor: Charline Marzin, Met Office CASE support from The Met Office
Harshita Gupta	Modelling the frequency of extreme event forecasts for the management of funds for humanitarian action Lead supervisor: Liz Stephens, University of Reading Co-supervisor: David Brayshaw, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Erin Coughlan de Perez, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre Co-supervisor: Jonathan Day, ECMWF CASE support from The Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre
Kyle Hepburn	Coatings for Agriculture: Food Security without a Microplastics Problem Lead supervisor: Peter Roth, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Maya Al Sid Cheikh, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Joseph Keddie, University of Surrey CASE support from Syngenta
Caitlin Jones	Carbon gain vs water loss – using state-of-the-art simulation models and remote sensing to examine the potential impacts of woodland expansion Lead supervisor: Anne Verhoef, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Tristan Quaife, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Tom Nisbet, Forest Research CASE support from Forest Research
Vitor Lavor	Airborne infection risk in complex urban environments: modelling, mapping and mitigation Lead supervisor: Zhiwen Luo, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Sue Grimmond, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Omduth Coceal, University of Reading
Jiheun Lee	Ocean heat uptake and transport Lead supervisor: Till Kuhlbrot, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Remi Tailleux, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Helene Hewitt, Met Office
Clare Lewis	UK meteotsunamis in a changing climate Lead supervisor: Hannah Cloke, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Jess Neumann, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Tim Smyth, Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Caleb Miller	Improvement of fog forecasting using atmospheric electricity Lead supervisor: Keri Nicoll, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Giles Harrison, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Chris Westbrook, University of Reading
Mac-Anthony Nnorom	Understanding risks and optimising anaerobic digestion to minimise pathogen and antimicrobial resistance genes entering the environment Lead supervisor: Bing Guo, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Devendra Saroj, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Lisa Avery, The James Hutton Institute Co-supervisor: Rupert Hough, The James Hutton Institute
Laura Risley	Assimilation of future ocean-current measurements from satellites Lead supervisor: Amos Lawless, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Matthew Martin, Met Office Co-supervisor: Anthony Weaver, CERFACS, Toulouse CASE support from The Met Office
Kerry Stewart (Smith)	A global assessment of functional biodiversity loss in the Anthropocene Lead supervisor: Manuela González-Suárez, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Chris Venditti, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Carlos P Carmona, University of Tartu Co-supervisor: Joseph Tobias, Imperial College London Co-supervisor: Chris Clements, University of Bristol
Cameron Southgate-Ash	The effect of multi-scale roughness on the structure of atmospheric turbulence Lead supervisor: Marco Placidi, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Sue Grimmond, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Alan Robins, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Humphrey Lean, Met Office
Jen Stout	Snowflake dynamics: in the lab, in the atmosphere, in models Lead supervisor: Chris Westbrook, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Thorwald Stein, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Jonathan Crosier, National Centre for Atmospheric Science/University of Manchester
Jessica Underwood	Using simple spectral technology to engage farmers in building soil health to enhance environmental outcomes Lead supervisor: Chris Collins, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Alister Leggatt, Affinity Water Co-supervisor: Aiden Keith, UK CEH This project is co-funded by Affinity Water

Cohort 7 (Autumn 2020 entry)

Tasha Harris	Sensors for real-time monitoring of drinking water quality and treatment processes Lead supervisor: Dan Lapworth, British Geological Survey Co-supervisor: Tom Bond, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: Kathy Pond, University of Surrey Co-supervisor: James Sorensen, British Geological Survey This project is a British Geological Survey Collaborative Studentship
Joe Hirst	The domestication of Amazon rainforests by pre-Columbian societies Lead supervisor: Frank Mayle, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Joy Singarayer, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Umberto Lombardo, University of Bern Co-supervisor: Marco Razcka, University of Reading
Karolina Krupska	Extreme rainfall, flooding and climate change impact on water quality in south west catchments of the UK Lead supervisor: Hannah Cloke, University of Reading
Blair McGinness	Venus Ionised Droplet Investigations Lead Supervisor: Giles Harrison, University of Reading
Caitlin McLaughlin	Maximising the environmental benefits of gardens through optimal planting choices and understanding of occupants’ engagement Lead supervisor: Jake Bishop, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Tijana Blanusa, Royal Horticultural Society Co-supervisor: Ross Cameron, University of Sheffield Co-supervisor: Martin Lukac, University of Reading CASE support from The Royal Horticultural Society
Daisy O’Neill	Predicting the ecological and societal impacts of species on the move with climate change in the UK Lead supervisor: Nathalie Pettorelli, Institute of Zoology Co-supervisor: Jess Neuman, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Ken Norris, Institute of Zoology Co-supervisor: Len Shaffrey, University of Reading CASE support from The Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Alanna Power	Improving convective storm simulations through scale-adaptive and flow-adaptive sub-grid methods Lead supervisor: Bob Plant, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Peter Clark, University of Reading Co-supervisor: George Efstathiou, University of Exeter
Natalie Ratcliffe	Using Aircraft Observations and Modelling to Improve Understanding of Mineral Dust Transport and Deposition Processes Lead supervisor: Claire Ryder, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Nicolas Bellouin, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Stephanie Woodward, Met Office
Isabel Smith	Using high-resolution climate models to predict increases in atmospheric turbulence Lead supervisor: Paul Williams, University of Reading Co-supervisor: Reinhard Schiemann, National Centre for Atmospheric Science/University of Reading

Cohort 6 (Autumn 2019 entry)

Roles of woodland birds in the transmission of emerging tree diseases

Lead supervisor: Glyn Barrett, University of Reading
Co-supervisor: Richard Broughton, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Wallingford
Co-supervisor: Karsten Schönrogge, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Wallingford
Co-supervisor: Robert Jackson, University of Reading
CASE support from Barletts Tree Experts

Evaluating the impact of woodland management and drinking water abstraction on groundwater-fed wetlands

Lead-supervisor: Anne Verhoef, University of Reading.
Co-supervisor: Steve Robinson, University of Reading.
Co-supervisor: Debbie Wilkinson, South East Water
Co-supervisor: David Macdonald, British Geological Survey.CASE support from South East Water

Multi-model data assimilation techniques for flood forecasting

Lead supervisor: Sarah Dance, University of Reading
Co-supervisor: Hannah Cloke, University of Reading
Co-supervisor: Christel Prudhomme, ECMWF