Senior Scientific Officer, Earth Science, University of Portsmouth
I am a volcanologist at the University of Portsmouth, researching how the products from explosive eruptions behave, and applying laboratory experiments to understand the seismic signals produced around active volcanoes. I also run the rock mechanics testing unit, which provides materials testing services to the geotechnical, exploration and research sectors.
PhD in a volcanic sedimentology
PGCE in secondary science, with experience in 11-18 education
MSci in Geoscience, focussing on sedimentology, basin analysis, and igneous geochemistry.
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Oct 30, 2016 23:24 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science
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