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Dr Richard Wild

Chief Meteorologist

Bournemouth
Forensic Meteorology – Weather Data Analysis and Historical Weather Data Interpretation

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Professional Summary

Dr Richard Wild, PhD is a forensic meteorology expert specializing in legal weather reporting and historical weather data interpretation. With a career encompassing accident investigation, weather consultancy, and environmental forensics, he brings a comprehensive analytical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating weather-related incidents, assessing historical weather data, and evaluating whether meteorological conditions contributed to specific events.

Dr. Wild has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving insurance claims, accident investigations, and environmental forensics. His PhD in Spatial and temporal analysis of heavy snowfalls across Great Britain, along with his membership in the Royal Meteorological Society and other professional affiliations, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving weather-related incidents.

Work Experience

WeatherNet Ltd — Expert Witness | 1997–Present TORRO — Research Leader | 1998–Present

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Dr. Richard Wild is a leading expert in forensic meteorology and weather data analysis for legal cases.

Best Use Cases

  • 1legal cases involving weather-related incidents
  • 2insurance claims requiring weather data analysis
  • 3environmental forensic investigations

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Education

  • CertHE in Environmental Science with Geographical Science

  • BSc (Hons) in Geography

  • City and Guilds certificate in Teaching (stage 1) in further and adult education

  • PhD in Spatial and temporal analysis of heavy snowfalls across Great Britain

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