Dr. Christopher Fairless
Field of Expertise: Atmospheric Science | Climate and Weather Modeling | Demographic and Population Modeling | Catastrophe Modeling | Statistical and Data Science
Dr. Christopher Fairless is a data scientist with a robust background in atmospheric science, climate modeling, and demographic analysis. He has experience in both public and private sectors, focusing on developing robust, reusable models and tools. His work often involves collaborating with stakeholders to design models that inform policy and decision-making, particularly in areas related to population dynamics and natural disaster forecasting.
Current Research or Discovery
- Designing modular demographic models that allow for customization and experimentation.
- Introducing stochastic uncertainty into models based on time series analysis of migration data.
- Exploring the use of machine learning and new data sources to improve modeling of birth and death rates.
- Implementing best practices in version control, Agile methodologies, and code review to ensure reproducibility.
- Research on Rapid increase in the risk of heat-related mortality.
Contributions to Research
Dr. Fairless has contributed to the field through:
- Conducting research on the structure and characteristics of small-scale polar storms (polar lows) during his PhD studies.
- Developing models to forecast and reconstruct natural disasters in near-real time, including European extratropical cyclones and western Pacific tropical storms.
- Adapting flood models to account for climate change effects, using stochastic rainfall data and reweighting methods aligned with IPCC scenarios.
Affiliation
- Senior Analyst – Predictive Modelling, Greater London Authority (Mar 2019 – Present)
- Former Analyst – Event Response, Risk Management Solutions (Oct 2016 – Mar 2019)
- Former Intern – Flood Modeller, Risk Management Solutions (Jun – Oct 2016)
- Graduate Researcher, Manchester University Press and University of Manchester (Jun – Oct 2015)
Contact
Email: chrisfairless@hotmail.com
Phone: +44 7963 857206
Website: www.chrisfairless.co.uk
