Biography
Over thirty years of research into natural and induced earthquakes and related anthropogenic hazards, with a broad background in near-surface geophysics, structural geology, geocomputing and geoconservation. Wide-ranging current interests include geothermal energy, geophysics applied to glacial deposits, geologically-related industrial heritage and archaeology, Staffordshire geology, geocomputing, rock mechanics and geological education.
Research and scholarship
Further information can be found on my personal web page.
Teaching
Year 1
- ESC-10047 : Geoscience Data Interpretation, Analysis and Visualisation
- ESC-10068 : Academic, Professional and Fieldwork Skills
- ESC-10074 : Earth Structure
Year 2
- ESC-20037 : Geoscience and Society
- ESC-20092 : Employability Training: Engaging with the Workplace
- ESC-20104 : Field Skills
Year 3
- ESC-30038 : Geological Communication Skills
- ESC-30082 : Reservoir Geology and Geophysics
Year 4
- ESC-40007 : Spatial Geoscience Data Analysis
- ESC-40073 : Reservoir Geology and Geophysics (Masters)
Selected Publications
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Training the next generation of near-surface geophysicists: team-based, student-led, problem-solving field exercises, Cumbria, UK. Near Surface Geophysics, 397, vol. 9(4). doi> link> full text>2011.
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Engineering investigation and assessment. In Engineering Geology and Geomorphology of Glaciated and Periglaciated Terrains Engineering Group Working Party Report. Geological Society of London. doi> full text>2017.
- 2013.
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Japan's Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. Geology Today, 96-98, vol. 27(3). link>2011.
- 2009.
Full Publications Listshow
Journal Articles
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The Dent Fault System, northern England—reinterpreted as a major oblique-slip fault zone. Journal of the Geological Society, 303-316, vol. 145(2). doi>1988.
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Extended reality (XR) virtual practical and educational eGaming to provide effective immersive environments for learning and teaching in forensic science. Sci Justice, 696-707, vol. 62(6). link> doi> full text>2022.
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Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (pXRF) Analysis of Heavy Metal Contamination in Graveyards with Contrasting Soil Types. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. link> doi> link> full text>2022.
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Portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) analysis of heavy metal contamination in church graveyards with contrasting soil types. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int, 55278-55292, vol. 29(36). link> doi> full text>2022.
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The use of portable XRF as a forensic geoscience non-destructive trace evidence tool for environmental and criminal investigations. Forensic Sci Int, 111175, vol. 332. link> doi> full text>2022.
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Geophysical monitoring of simulated clandestine burials of murder victims to aid forensic investigators. Geology Today, 63-65, vol. 37(2). doi> link> full text>2021.
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‘Scallywag Bunkers’: Geophysical Investigations of WW2 Auxiliary Unit Operational Bases (OBs) in the UK. Journal of Conflict Archaeology, 4-31, vol. 15(1). link> doi> link> full text>2020.
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Geophysical monitoring of simulated homicide burials for forensic investigations. Sci Rep, 7544, vol. 10(1). link> doi> full text>2020.
- 2020.
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An open data infrastructure for the study of anthropogenic hazards linked to georesource exploitation. Sci Data, 89, vol. 7(1). link> doi> full text>2020.
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Electrical resistivity tomography array comparisons to detect cleared-wall foundations in brownfield sites. QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND HYDROGEOLOGY, 137-144, vol. 53(1). link> doi> full text>2020.
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Geophysical Investigations of WW2 UK air-raid shelters. Journal of Conflict Archaeology, 167-197, vol. 13(3). link> doi> link> full text>2019.
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Training the next generation of near-surface geophysicists: team-based, student-led, problem-solving field exercises, Cumbria, UK. Near Surface Geophysics, 397, vol. 9(4). doi> link> full text>2011.
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Tracking Sustainability Concepts in Geology and Earth Science Teaching and Learning, Keele, University, UK. The Journal of Academic Development and Education.2018.
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Tracking Sustainability Concepts in Geology and Earth Science Teaching and Learning, Keele University, UK. The Journal of Academic Development and Education (JADE). full text>
- 2013.
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The Rise and Fall of a Collaboration: Reflections on the benefits, challenges and lessons learned from an joint England-China teaching initiative. The Journal of Academic Development and Education, 32-56. link>2016.
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Geophysical surveys to help map buried igneous intrusions, Snowdonia, North Wales, UK. Geology Today, 109-115, vol. 31(3). doi> link> full text>2015.
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Preparing international students for the diversity of assessment in UK High Education. PedRIO, 30-35, vol. 7(Inclusive Assessment). link>2015.
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Japan's Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. Geology Today, 96-98, vol. 27(3). link>2011.
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Training the next generation of near-surface geophysicists: team-based, student-led, problem-solving field exercises, Cumbria, UK. NEAR SURFACE GEOPHYSICS, 503-517, vol. 8(6). link> doi> full text>2010.
- 2009.
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- 2009.
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Geophysical characterization of derelict coalmine workings and mineshaft detection: a case study from Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. NEAR SURFACE GEOPHYSICS, 185-194, vol. 6(3). link> doi> full text>2008.
- 1993.
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EVOLUTION OF INTRAPLATE SEISMICITY IN THE JOAO-CAMARA REGION, NE BRAZIL. GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL-OXFORD, 527, vol. 92(3). link>1988.
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SEISMOTECTONICS, NEOTECTONICS AND PLATE KINEMATICS OF THE NORTH CHILEAN CONTINENTAL FORE-ARC. GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL-OXFORD, 528, vol. 92(3). link>1988.
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THE SAMAMBAIA ACTIVE FAULT SYSTEM, JOAO-CAMARA NE BRAZIL. GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL-OXFORD, 527, vol. 92(3). link>1988.
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Geophysical Investigations of WW2 UK air-raid shelters. doi>
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‘Scallywag Bunkers’: Geophysical Investigations of WW2 Auxiliary Unit Operational Bases (OBs) in the UK. doi>
Chapters
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Engineering investigation and assessment. In Engineering Geology and Geomorphology of Glaciated and Periglaciated Terrains Engineering Group Working Party Report. Geological Society of London. doi> full text>2017.
Other
- 1993.
PGT/PGR Students
PGR students
Current students
- Cathrene Rowell. PhD Title: Exploration of mechanisms of ongoing subsidence resulting from salt and brine extraction and dissolution in Northwich, Cheshire (UK): A multi-disciplinary approach
Past students
- Karl Clark. PhD Title: Sedimentary controls on secondary processes: Deformation bands in reservoirs
- Stuart Campbell. PhD Title: Unconventional and geothermal energy resources within the Main Karoo Basin, South Africa
- James Foey. PhD Title: The influence of halokinesis on shallow-marine sediments in salt basins: The Fulmar Formation, Central North Sea, UK
- Raad Eissa. PhD Title: Application of multi-parameter geophysical techniques for the sub-surface investigation
- Aidan Parkes, 2010. A multi-disciplinary study of the origin and glaciological significance of the Woore Moraine, Shropshire.
Resulting papers: Ann. Glac. ; PGA
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
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Keele University
Staffordshire
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Tel: +44 (0) 1782 733615
School email: gge@keele.ac.uk