The CAG

FDRI’s CAG is a representative group of future FDRI users from across the hydrological community, providing invaluable guidance on science direction and user needs for FDRI.

Actively supporting the Implementation Phase

The members represent a diverse group from across the hydrological community; we appreciate their involvement and dedication in helping us to refine options. The group is chaired by the FDRI Chief Science Advisor (Prof. Nick Chappell, Lancaster University) who also has a role on the FDRI Project Board. 

CAG members

The CAG will provide important advice during the prioritisation of infrastructure options.

Current CAG members:

Core members    
Nick Chappell (CSA/CAG Chair) Lancaster University Catchment management and hydrological processes
Sara Alexander Environment Agency Regulatory authority
Imogen (Imi) Barnsley JBA Consulting Industry rep: early career
Hannah Cloke University of Reading Hazard management 
Isabelle Durance Cardiff University Ecology, biodiversity and water quality
Miranda Foster JBA Consulting  
Tom Griffin Science and Technology Facilities Council Digital infrastructure
Jamie Hannaford UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Hydrological modelling
David Hannah University of Birmingham Catchment management and hydrological processes
Helen He University of East Anglia  
Joseph Holden University of Leeds Catchment management and hydrological processes
Philip James Newcastle University Data management, digital infrastructure and sensors
Ben Kidd Arup Group Ltd Industry rep: innovation
Anna Murgatroyd Newcastle University  
Leo Peskett Heriot Watt University  
Andrew Tyler University of Stirling EO and remote sensing, sustainability / net zero
     
CAG Ex Officio Members    
George Colley Natural Environment Research Council Head of Major Programmes (Terrestrial), Deputy FDRI SRO
Simon Durbin Natural Environment Research Council FDRI SRO
Michelle Manning Natural Environment Research Council Senior Programme Manager: Resilient Environments
Wendy Matcham Natural Environment Research Council Head: Resilient Environments
Lisa Bettington Natural Environment Research Council Associate Director Infrastructure, Facilities & Capital
Oliver Knevitt Natural Environment Research Council Head of Infrastructure
Jessica Willows
(CAG secretary)
Natural Environment Research Council Senior Programme Manager: Infrastructure