Research Projects

IOF - Development of an international research group in hyperspectral thermal remote sensing of volcanic processes and terrains Dec 1, 2017 - Feb 28, 2022
This project will develop a new international collaboration between a UK-based research team, with expertise in both volcanic processes and Earth Observation Science, the Nordic Volcanological Centre at the University of Iceland (UoI) and the Geologi... Read More about IOF - Development of an international research group in hyperspectral thermal remote sensing of volcanic processes and terrains.

Determining the spatial controls on lacustrine ‘microbial’ carbonate facies May 1, 2013 - May 31, 2017
The challenge faced by BP is to predict the porosity and permeability of lacustrine carbonate reservoirs of Angola and Brazil. Key questions include 1) Is the spatial distribution of the porous and permeable framework facies controlled by the origin... Read More about Determining the spatial controls on lacustrine ‘microbial’ carbonate facies.

Development of a UAV-mounted Imaging FTIR for real-time monitoring of natural and anthropogenic hazards Jun 30, 2016 - Dec 29, 2017
Rapid, accurate assessment of the source, nature, intensity and extent of natural and anthropogenic hazards is a critical capability in order to effectively respond to the needs of the affected population and environment and to implement an effective... Read More about Development of a UAV-mounted Imaging FTIR for real-time monitoring of natural and anthropogenic hazards.

Quantitative 3D remote digital compositional and structural characterisation of outcrops Jul 1, 2016 - Apr 30, 2017
This project aims to demonstrate the capability of a new type of field portable remote sensing instrument (the MicroFTS), developed by the applicants as part of a NERC funded project, integrated with a Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS), and ultrahigh r... Read More about Quantitative 3D remote digital compositional and structural characterisation of outcrops.

Ecological response to environmental change in the Boreal Realm and the origins of three mass extinction events Aug 1, 2013 - Jan 31, 2020
Since the Cambrian Explosion of life on Earth, about 540 million years ago (Ma), ecosystems have been suffered repeated mass extinctions. There have been at least five major extinctions since then, most recently the famous event 65Ma, that wiped out... Read More about Ecological response to environmental change in the Boreal Realm and the origins of three mass extinction events.

Volcanic and climatic impacts on Permian biota across Russian ecological zones Aug 1, 2015 - Jul 31, 2017
This project will reconstruct the Permian palaeoenvironmental history from field sites in Russia. The aim is to test the multiple effects of repeated episodes of “large igneous province” volcanism (which is linked to cooling, warming, oxygen depletio... Read More about Volcanic and climatic impacts on Permian biota across Russian ecological zones.

THYME: CCF BIO ECONOMY Apr 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2021

Analysing the mobility of metals and Rare Earth Elements during deformation in calcite within the Flamborough Head Fault Zone Sep 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2021
Dating faults and fractures can provide critical information on when faults moved and when and how fluid flowed through them. This is often critical information for the energy industry from determining maturity of many different types of reservoirs.... Read More about Analysing the mobility of metals and Rare Earth Elements during deformation in calcite within the Flamborough Head Fault Zone.

QR-GCRF 20.21.PPF13 - Strengthening Geoscience Education for Sustainable Development in Kenya May 1, 2021 - Jul 31, 2021
Geoscientists are fundamental to tackling many global challenges. Increasing resilience to environmental hazards (SDGs 1, 9, 11), access to clean water and safe sanitation (SDG 6), and the availability of renewable energy (SDG 7) requires an understa... Read More about QR-GCRF 20.21.PPF13 - Strengthening Geoscience Education for Sustainable Development in Kenya.

Environmental change, evolution and extinction in the Triassic of northwest Pangaea Jun 1, 2021 - May 31, 2024
This project examines “Environmental change, evolution and extinction in the Triassic of northwest Pangaea”. The Triassic period started unfavourably for life, with an unusually long and protracted recovery from the greatest biotic crisis in Earth h... Read More about Environmental change, evolution and extinction in the Triassic of northwest Pangaea.

GeoCoLab Dec 15, 2021 - May 31, 2022

Building solid ground for racial diversity in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences postgraduate research Dec 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
There is a well-documented racial diversity crisis in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) subjects in the Global North, which leads to inequities in who does environmental research1,2. This project aims to increase participation and re... Read More about Building solid ground for racial diversity in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences postgraduate research.

Remote sensing soil processes and health for improved Carbon sequestration Dec 1, 2021 - Mar 17, 2022
Soils are a key component of terrestrial ecosystems and provide multiple ecosystem services to humans, including the provision of food from agriculture. Soil organic carbon (SOC) loss due to intensive agricultural practices, and climate change is a... Read More about Remote sensing soil processes and health for improved Carbon sequestration.

Barcoding Magmas: applying machine learning in zircon geochemistry to increase provenance accuracy Nov 1, 2022 - Apr 30, 2024
Provenance studies analyse minerals in sedimentary successions to ascertain the source of that material in order to reconstruct past environments & climate as well as assessing the suitability of the sediment for resource exploration or carbon captur... Read More about Barcoding Magmas: applying machine learning in zircon geochemistry to increase provenance accuracy.

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