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Ailie Gallant is an Associate Professor in the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment at Monash University. Her research primarily focuses on drought, precipitation variability, and precipitation extremes. She characterizes the trends and characteristics of drought and extreme weather using observations and climate models. Past work has included palaeoclimate investigations that place recent droughts in a longer-term context. Gallant's current research explores the causes of droughts, particularly the role of changes in weather systems. She is passionate about science education, teaching courses related to climate change, hydroclimate, and hydrology. Beyond academia, she serves as a science communicator, engaging with media and contributing to programs like Melbourne's 3RRR Science Show, Einstein-A-Go-Go. She has collaborated extensively in her field and is involved in several prestigious research centers aimed at studying climate extremes and weather patterns.
Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Teaching courses in climate change, hydroclimate, and hydrology, while leading research on drought and weather extremes.
Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Contributed to teaching and research within the Earth Sciences department.
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