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.
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
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 |