Teaching: I have developed courses at The University of Western Ontario in both atmospheric sciences (e.g. Physics 2070 for non-scientists and Physics 2700 for physics students) and the science of the sporting environment (Physics 2065). The sports course, intended for both science and non-science students, is unique as it focusses on the effect of the land, air and water on an athlete’s performance using examples from activities including cycling, skating, athletics and swimming.

Links to course pages are available here (click “Courses” on the left-hand frame, then click under “Section” on the desired course).

Research: My research mainly concerns measurements of temperature and composition in the middle atmosphere. Specific areas of expertise include:

1. • dynamics of the middle and upper atmosphere
   

2. • effects of gravity waves on the atmosphere
   

3. • novel signal processing techniques to investigate waves
   

4. • effects of aurorae on the upper atmosphere
   

5. • laser remote sensing of the atmosphere
   

6. • application of liquid mirrors for lidar receivers
   

Details of the research, lidar and the PCL are available here.