We are fascinated by our skies and seas and our researchers explore them at all scales: from the molecular to the global, and from the deep past to possible futures.
Climate and weather change is impacting every aspect of society. Yet, there is still a lot we don’t know about how our atmosphere and oceans behave, how they affect each other, how they have changed in the past and present, and how they will change in the future.
In atmospheric sciences we apply physics, chemistry, mathematics, data science and biology to answer these important questions. Our research groups combine measurements from weather stations, satellites and radars with advanced computational methods and numerical models to understand the complexity of our planet.
We collaborate closely with government and industry to ensure the best science is being used to make vital decisions about renewable energy, sustainable planning, climate risk, and environmental management.
Research groups studying atmospheric science
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Atmospheric Chemistry and Composition
We research the composition of the atmosphere from natural and human emissions and processes.
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Climate Variability and Change
The Climate Variability and Change research group researches past, present and future climates.
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Mesoscale Processes and Convection
The mesoscale processes and convection group study the atmospheric processes behind phenomena such as clouds, rainfall, thunderstorms, seabreezes, turbulence, wind and solar energy potential, wind gusts, lightning and tropical weather.
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Meteorology, Cloud Processes and Severe Weather
We study the physical processes behind the weather. We use theory, observations and high-performance computing to examine key atmospheric phenomena.
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Past Climates and Environments
Investigating the nature, magnitude and timing of past climate and environmental change, and the interactions between climate, environments and past human populations.
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Renewable Energy
We research the potential of energy resources within our natural environment to provide energy across a range of spatio-temporal scales, from individuals to the planet.