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Michael E. McIntyre

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McIntyre in 2012
Born (1941-07-28) 28 July 1941 (age 83)
Nationality English
Alma mater University of Otago (BSc.)
Spouse(s) Ruth McIntyre
Awards
  • Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal, 1987
  • Julius Bartels Medal, 1999
  • Symons Gold Medal, 2023
Scientific career
Fields Applied mathematics, meteorology, atmospheric dynamics, musical acoustics
Doctoral advisor Francis Bretherton

Michael Edgeworth McIntyre FRS (born 28 July 1941) is a mathematician and Professor Emeritus of Atmospheric Dynamics.

McIntyre has contributed to the fundamental understanding of geophysical fluid dynamics in the Earth's atmosphere, oceans and the Sun's Interior. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and is the holder of the Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal, the highest honour of the American Meteorological Society, and the Julius Bartels Medal of the European Geophysical Society.

He will also receive the 2023 Symons Gold Medal from the Royal Meteorological Society for distinguished work in the field of meteorological science.

Books

In 2021, he published a book, titled "Science, Music, and Mathematics: The Deepest Connections" which draws on his experience as a musician as well as a scientist. A wide variety of topics is covered including, for instance, how the skilful use of language can be informed by the way music works, and what science can and cannot tell us about the climate problem and its uncertainties. A second edition of the book will be published in August 2023.

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