The TOPIM (tropical cyclone ocean-coupled potential intensity model) team draws on expertise from Dr. Samantha Hallam at ICARUS Climate Research Centre, Maynooth University Ireland, Dr. Mark Guishard from Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) and Prof. Donovan Campbell from University of West Indies at Mona, Jamaica. Dr. Samantha Hallam was the lead PI in the development of the TOPIM model. ICARUS (Irish Climate Analysis Research Units) is a leading centre for climate research led by Prof. Peter Thorne. Dr. Mark Guishard has been responsible for risk prediction at BIOS for many years and Prof. Donovan Campbell brings expertise in societal risk management.