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Atmospheric science in the unique setting of South-east Asia
Speaker: Dr. Matthew Ashfold
UNMC Environmental Seminar Series
The UNMC School of Geography is pleased to host a series of lectures on topical environmental issues through which we hope to raise public awareness and interest. The programme is aimed at the general public and assumes no expert or prior knowledge. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.Please RSVP to Carol.DCruz@nottingham.edu.my and/or Lawal.Billa@nottingham.edu.my
Date: Friday 28 March 2014
Time: 5.00pm – 6.30pm
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Teaching Centre (KLTC-Chulan Tower), at Royal Chulan Hotel
Abstract
The atmosphere in Southeast Asia is special, and of growing interest to scientists from around the world, for a number of reasons. These reasons relate to the climate, to atmospheric chemistry, and to atmospheric transport processes. I will talk in broad terms about each of these areas, and hope to cover a diverse range of connected topics, including the El Nino phenomenon, haze episodes, the Northeast monsoon, and the chemical impacts of oil palm and seaweeds. I will also describe aspects of my own research that tie in with these themes.
About Dr. Matthew Ashfold
Matt Ashfold joined the School of Biosciences at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus as an Assistant Professor in September 2013. This followed a PhD, and a post-doctoral appointment, at the University of Cambridge. His research focusses on the behaviour of the atmosphere in the tropics, and in particular in Southeast Asia. The work largely involves using computer models of the atmosphere to interpret field measurements.
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