Head of Earth System Assimilation SectionResearch Department, Earth System Assimilation Sectionpage tabs Profile Summary: Stephen English is Head of the Earth System Assimilation Section at ECMWF. He has many years experience in Numerical Weather Prediction and has worked at the Met Office, CPTEC and ECMWF. Professional interests: Stephen's main interests are in observation aspects of data assimilation. This includes radiative transfer modelling, observation handling, planning for and optimisation of the WMO Integrated Global Observing System, quality control. Career background: Education D. Phil in Atmospheric Physics, Oxford, UK BSc in Physics and Meteorology, Reading, UK Career ECMWF Satellite Section, then Earth System Assimilation Section head CPTEC scientific leadership in Data Assimilation Section Met Office: Team Leader for Satellite Radiance Assimilation Group External recognitions: Member of International Strategic Consultative Committee (CMA) 2016-present Co-chair of WMO IPETSUP team 2016-present (and member since 2012) and member of WMO ICT-IOS team 2016-present Co-chair of International TOVS Working Group 2008-12