Dr Scott Hosking

Scott is the Turing's Mission Director for Environmental Forecasting. As recent Interim Director of Science & Innovation at The Alan Turing Institute, Scott led the development of the Environment and Sustainability Grand Challenge, including its focus on solving problems around modelling and high-precision forecasting of complex environmental systems.

Other roles have included Co-Director of the Natural Environment, Turing Research and Innovation Cluster in Digital Twins (TRIC-DT) at The Alan Turing Institute, and Science Leader and Head of the AI Lab at the British Antarctic Survey, where he leads a multidisciplinary team focused on pioneering the application of artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies to environmental forecasting and decision-making. The work is especially relevant in data-sparse environments like the polar regions, where the team develops innovative solutions to integrate diverse data sources, improve predictive modelling and enhance understanding of a rapidly changing planet.

The projects are as diverse as the ecosystems they study. The team is merging data from satellites and ground sensors to create a real-time pulse of our planet, developing new machine learning algorithms to forecast our weather, and developing AI-powered tools to track wildlife populations and monitor environmental change. Scott is particularly excited about our Antarctic Digital Twin programme, which aims to provide near-instantaneous insights for informed decision-making in this crucial region.

Scott's journey has been fuelled by incredible collaborations, partnerships and a dash of recognition along the way, with research being featured in Nature Communications, Nvidia, Wired Magazine and the group being acknowledged as an “AI for Good” exemplar by the UK government. Scott says "The most rewarding moments are witnessing the impact of our work – informing policies, shaping sustainable practices, and ultimately, giving our planet a voice through the power of AI.

"There’s still so much to explore, and I’m excited to continue this journey, one digital twin at a time. If you share my passion for protecting our planet, let’s connect! I’m always eager to collaborate, share knowledge, and inspire others to join the fight for a sustainable future.

P.S. I’m a firm believer in the power of open collaboration. Feel free to join our Slack if you’re interested in joining our mission!"