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-10062 : Earth Structure and History
ESC-10064 : Geology Data Visualisation, Analysis and Interpretation
Year 2
- ESC-20083 : Field Techniques
ESC-20084 : Geology and Society
Year 3
- ESC-30036 : Exploration Geophysics
- ESC-30038 : Geological Communication Skills
Year 4
- ESC-40007 : Spatial Geoscience Data Analysis
Selected Publications
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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, vol. 27(3), 96-98. 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, vol. 9(4), 397. doi> link> full text>2011.
- 2009.
Full Publications List show
Journal Articles
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‘Scallywag Bunkers’: Geophysical Investigations of WW2 Auxiliary Unit Operational Bases (OBs) in the UK. Journal of Conflict Archaeology, vol. 15(1), 4-31. link> doi> link> full text>2020.
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Geophysical monitoring of simulated homicide burials for forensic investigations. Sci Rep, vol. 10(1), 7544. 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, vol. 7(1), 89. 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, vol. 53(1), 137-144. link> doi> full text>2020.
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Geophysical Investigations of WW2 UK air-raid shelters. Journal of Conflict Archaeology, vol. 13(3), 167-197. link> doi> link> full text>2019.
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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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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, vol. 31(3), 109-115. doi> link> full text>2015.
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Preparing international students for the diversity of assessment in UK High Education. PedRIO, vol. 7(Inclusive Assessment), 30-35. link>2015.
- 2013.
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Japan's Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. Geology Today, vol. 27(3), 96-98. 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, vol. 9(4), 397. doi> link> full text>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, vol. 8(6), 503-517. link> doi> full text>2010.
- 2009.
- 2009.
- 2009.
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Geophysical characterization of derelict coalmine workings and mineshaft detection: a case study from Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. NEAR SURFACE GEOPHYSICS, vol. 6(3), 185-194. link> doi> full text>2008.
- 1993.
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EVOLUTION OF INTRAPLATE SEISMICITY IN THE JOAO-CAMARA REGION, NE BRAZIL. GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL-OXFORD, vol. 92(3), 527. link>1988.
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SEISMOTECTONICS, NEOTECTONICS AND PLATE KINEMATICS OF THE NORTH CHILEAN CONTINENTAL FORE-ARC. GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL-OXFORD, vol. 92(3), 528. link>1988.
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THE SAMAMBAIA ACTIVE FAULT SYSTEM, JOAO-CAMARA NE BRAZIL. GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL-OXFORD, vol. 92(3), 527. link>1988.
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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>
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
- Karl Clark. PhD Title: Sedimentary controls on secondary processes: Deformation bands in reservoirs
- 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
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



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