I'm an atmospheric science researcher with particular interest in problems where mesoscale and/or synoptic-scale dynamics are inextricably linked with the larger-scale climate processes that give rise to variability and change. My work aims to improve our understanding of the seasonal climate of extreme weather events and to contribute to better understanding of the predictability, both potential and practical, of such events. This work has included contributions to key drivers of the southern African hydroclimate and the extreme wind risk of the North Atlantic and Europe.