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Biography
04/2012 - present: Research Fellow, University of Manchester/National Centre for Atmospheric Science
04/2008 – 04/2012: Research Associate, University of Manchester/National Centre for Atmospheric Science
09/2007 – 04/2008: Research Assistance, University of Manchester
09/2003 – 06/2007: PhD, Atmospheric Science, University of Manchester
09/2000 – 06/2003: BSc Physics (1st Class with Honours), University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
Research interests
- Cloud microphysics, with emphasis on the formation and development of ice, and its influence on the development of precipitation
- In-situ instrumentation for the measurement of ice particles from aircraft, particularly using imaging techniques
- Active remote sensing of clouds using ground/spaceborne Radar and Lidar
- Impacts of aerosols on cloud properties via acting as Cloud Condensation Nuclei (CCN) and Ice Nuclei (IN)
- Atmospheric aerosol composition
My group
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Sustainable Futures
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Characterizing the Shape of Cloud Particle Size Distributions in High-Latitude Marine Cold-Air Outbreaks
Crosier, J., Connolly, P., Aragon, L. G., May, Abel & Huang, 2025, In: Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Characterizing Precipitation and Improving Rainfall Estimates Over the Southern Ocean Using Ship-Borne Disdrometer and Dual-Polarimetric C-Band Radar
Aragon, L. G. B., Huang, Y., May, P. T., Crosier, J., Duque, E. M., Connolly, P. J. & Bower, K. N., 28 Mar 2024, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 129, 6, e2023JD040250.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Deep Convective Microphysics Experiment (DCMEX) coordinated aircraft and ground observations: Microphysics, aerosol and dynamics during cumulonimbus development
Finney, D. L., Blyth, A. M., Gallagher, M., Wu, H., Nott, G., Biggerstaff, M., Sonnenfeld, R. G., Daily, M., Walker, D., Dufton, D., Bower, K., Boeing, S., Choularton, T., Crosier, J., Groves, J., Field, P. R., Coe, H., Murray, B. J., Lloyd, G. & Marsden, N. A. & 12 others, , 3 May 2024, In: Earth System Science Data. 16, 5, p. 2141-2163 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Overview of DCMEX project, progress made towards goals, and measurements of primary ice particles
Blyth, A., Finney, D. L., DCMEX team, Gallagher, M., Bower, K., Wu, H., Coe, H., Marsden, N., Hu, K., Choularton, T., Connolly, P., Crosier, J. & et al., 14 Apr 2024, EGU General Assembly 2024, Vienna, Austria, 14–19 Apr 2024, EGU24-15019, . EGU24-15019Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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A bin-microphysics parcel model investigation of secondary ice formation in an idealised shallow convective cloud
James, R., Crosier, J. & Connolly, P., 17 Aug 2023, In: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics. 23, 16, p. 9099–9121 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Climate and Weather Impacts on Society
Schultz, D. (PI), Garcia-Carreras, L. (PI), Allan, J. (PI), Mcfiggans, G. (PI), Gallagher, M. (PI), Connolly, P. (PI), Webb, A. (PI), Choularton, T. (PI), Topping, D. (PI), Allen, G. (PI), Crosier, J. (PI) & Vaughan, G. (PI)
1/06/22 → …
Project: Research
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DCMEX: The Deep Convective Microphysics Experiment
Gallagher, M. (CoI), Bower, K. (PI), Choularton, T. (CoI), Coe, H. (CoI), Connolly, P. (CoI), Crosier, J. (CoI) & Vaughan, G. (CoI)
1/02/20 → 31/01/24
Project: Research
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EUREC4A: Elucidating the role of cloud-circulation coupling in climate
Bower, K. (PI), Coe, H. (CoI), Crosier, J. (CoI), Gallagher, M. (CoI), Williams, P. (CoI), Choularton, T. (CoI) & Dorsey, J. (CoI)
1/11/19 → 31/08/24
Project: Research
Press/Media
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NEW SCIENTIST: A few cold drops falling through a cloud could create a downpour
27/09/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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POPULAR SCIENCE: Some clouds are full of little lollipop-shaped ice crystals
Keppas, S., Crosier, J., Bower, K. & Choularton, T.
22/06/17
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research