Andrew Prata

Andrew Prata is a Senior Research Scientist specializing in Earth Observations at CSIRO and has held various academic and research positions, including Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and Postdoctoral Research Assistant at both the University of Reading and the University of Oxford. Andrew's expertise includes developing algorithms for satellite retrieval of volcanic ash and SO2, as well as investigating atmospheric processes related to volcanic ash and cloud dynamics. Andrew's educational background includes multiple degrees in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from the University of California, Los Angeles; Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne; and a PhD in Atmospheric Physics (Remote Sensing) from Monash University. Andrew's focus on precipitation processes over Antarctica and volcanic ash dosages highlights a diverse research portfolio in atmospheric physics and remote sensing.