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Introduction
George Gunn is an Associate Researcher at the University of the Highlands and Islands with a focus on climate change and the environment. His research interests include urban weather and climate, climate change in planning policy, and applications of GIS.
He is a strong advocate for using research to inform policy decisions. His groundbreaking research on the urban heat island effect in Inverness was one of few similar studies globally and was welcomed by the Highland Council.
Additional affiliations
June 2021 - September 2021
Position
- Research Officer
Description
- Exploring indoor and outdoor weather datasets to understand/assess their relationship with human health including thermal comfort and infectious disease transmission. Working under the direction of Dr Zhiwen (Vincent) Luo.
Education
September 2020 - September 2023
University of Reading
Field of study
- Urban meteorology
September 2017 - May 2020
August 2010 - May 2015
Dornoch Academy
Field of study
Publications
Publications (2)
Few publications have considered the urban heat island (UHI) effect in small settlements. This paper, therefore, presents the findings of a UHI study conducted in the small, mid-latitude city of Inverness, Scotland (population: 63,220). The study aimed to provide an initial appraisal of the scale of UHI phenomena in Inverness and to understand the...
The second series of RMetS Meteorological Masterclasses, co-hosted by the University of Reading, took place virtually during February and March 2021. The theme of ‘anticipating floods, droughts and heatwaves’ was developed during three separate sessions, with illustrated talks and Q&A sessions led by expert scientists. The purpose of the series was...
