Projects per year
Personal profile
Areas of Expertise
My areas of expertise include
- The Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)
- Tropical-extratropical interactions
- Decadal scale climatic variability
- Evaluation of coupled climate models
- Large scale atmospheric dynamics
Biography
I am a Senior Research Associate based in the Climatic Research Unit, School of Environmental Sciences. Presently, I am working on the PROMS (Pacific Rainfall on Millennial Scales) project.
I have recently submitted my PhD thesis, having studied for both an MMath (Master of Mathematics) and PhD in the School of Mathematics at UEA.
Key Research Interests
As a member of the PROMS project, I study decadal scale variability of South Pacific hydroclimate, specifically the South Pacific Convergence Zone. By using and idealised climate model (IGCM4), we hope to simulate SPCZ variability over recent millennia, and uncover the drivers of this variability. We will also be working closely with a team of paleoclimatologists from the Universities of Southampton and Northumbria to tie our modelling studies to climate proxies in the South Pacific region.
I have also recently finished my PhD, in which I studied decadal scale variability in the extratropical response to the Madden—Julian Oscilation. To do this, I used both reanalysis products and climate model simulations to quantify MJO teleconnections and how they are modulated by different forcings.
Research Group or Lab Membership
I am currently a member of the Climatic Research Unit and the Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Mathematics, University of East Anglia
Award Date: 16 Jun 2020
External positions
Early Career Special Issue Editor - Weather, Royal Meteorological Society
Sep 2023 → …
Member, Youth and Early Careers Special Interest Group
Jun 2023 → …
Co-Chair, Youth and Early Careers Special Interest Group
Oct 2022 → Jun 2023
Science Engagement Fellow, Royal Meteorological Society
6 Jun 2022 → 5 Jun 2023
Keywords
- Climate Change / Climate Science
- Atmospheric Science
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Active
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Pacific Rainfall over Millennial Scales (PROMS)
Joshi, M., Matthews, A., Osborn, T. & Skinner, D.
Natural Environment Research Council
1/08/22 → 31/07/25
Project: Research
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Decadal variability of the extratropical response to the Madden-Julian Oscillation
Skinner, D. T., Matthews, A. J. & Stevens, D. P., 16 Sep 2023, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 50, 17, e2023GL104576.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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North Atlantic Oscillation response to the Madden–Julian Oscillation in a coupled climate model
Skinner, D. T., Matthews, A. J. & Stevens, D. P., Jun 2022, In: Weather. 77, 6, p. 201-205 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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RMetS Climate Change Forum 2022: a vision for 2050 and implications for action
Wright, M., Skinner, D., Bloomfield, H. & Mallinson, H., Apr 2023, In: Weather. 78, 4, p. 117-119 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Spotlight on the Youth and Early Career Special Interest Group
Skinner, D. & Mallinson, H., Jun 2023, In: Weather. 78, 6, p. 164-165 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Variations in MJO teleconnections on decadal time scales
Skinner, D., Matthews, A. & Stevens, D., 15 Jul 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Prizes
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BSc Final Year Project Prize
Skinner, Daniel (Recipient), Jul 2019
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MMath Final Assessment Prize
Skinner, Daniel (Recipient), Jul 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Oral Presentation Prize
Skinner, Daniel (Recipient), 5 Jul 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Poster Presentation Prize
Skinner, Daniel (Recipient), 29 Jun 2021
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Activities
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Weather (Journal)
Daniel Skinner (Associate Editor)
7 Sep 2023 → …Activity: Editorial work › Publication editorial role
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28th General Assembly of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics
Daniel Skinner (Speaker)
15 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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UEA Atmosphere-Ocean-Climate seminar series
Daniel Skinner (Organiser)
5 May 2023 → 30 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop or seminar
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UEA Atmosphere-Ocean-Climate seminar
Daniel Skinner (Speaker)
23 Mar 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Invited talk
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RMetS Scottish Local Centre Postgraduate Showcase
Daniel Skinner (Speaker)
21 Mar 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Invited talk