Jim TaylorBeyond sequence stratigraphy: the spatial and temporal dynamics of shorelines
Beyond sequence stratigraphy: the spatial and temporal dynamics of shorelines
About the Project Supervisory team: Rhodri Jerrett (University of Manchester), Rob Duller (University of Liverpool), Ian Kane (University of Manchester), Maria Jensen (University Centre in Svalbard) A third of the … Read More Read More
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Antonio SanchezUsing geophysical data to improve subsurface characterisation of fault structure
Using geophysical data to improve subsurface characterisation of fault structure
About the Project Utilising outcrops to provide details on fault structure generally only provides a 2D view at a particular locality, either in section or map view. However, extrapolating complexities … Read More Read More
Categories:Characterising flow properties of faults on Malta, for improved hydrogeological modelling
Characterising flow properties of faults on Malta, for improved hydrogeological modelling
About the Project Predicting flow properties of faults in the subsurface is challenging. Although there are predictive tools applicable to siliciclastic lithologies, there remains a data and knowledge gap for … Read More Read More
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Julia MartiGeotechnical assessment of ground settlement and soil-structure interactions based on data analytics and machine learning techniques for sensor-driven smart highways
Geotechnical assessment of ground settlement and soil-structure interactions based on data analytics and machine learning techniques for sensor-driven smart highways
About the Project The project aims to develop a geotechnical-based interactive analytical road health monitoring and predictive system for smart highways of the future, via machine learning techniques and data … Read More Read More
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Jeremy HuntPhD position interested in using stable isotopes to study climate extremes
PhD position interested in using stable isotopes to study climate extremes
PhD applicants! I am looking for a student interested in using stable isotopes to study climate extremes. It's not too early to start thinking about Fall '25 (deadline Feb 1), … Read More Read More
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Rodrigo OsorioPhD in Geographical and Earth Sciences - The shocking role of alkali feldspars in the death of the dinosaurs
PhD in Geographical and Earth Sciences - The shocking role of alkali feldspars in the death of the dinosaurs
About the Project Start date: October 2025 Aims: The impact of a ~12 km diameter asteroid sixty-six million years ago caused one of the most devastating mass extinctions in Earth … Read More Read More
Categories:PhD in Geographical and Earth Sciences: Tracking the geological evolution of carbonaceous asteroids using carbonates
PhD in Geographical and Earth Sciences: Tracking the geological evolution of carbonaceous asteroids using carbonates
About the Project Start Date: October 2025 Aims: This project will use CM carbonaceous chondrite meteorites to explore the geological evolution of carbonaceous asteroids during the early history of the … Read More Read More
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Sergio DiazKeeping up with ocean change: Using robots to push the envelope in ocean carbon observing
Keeping up with ocean change: Using robots to push the envelope in ocean carbon observing
About the Project Project overview Ocean robots (sensors and vehicles) can offer the spatial and temporal coverage required to observe ocean acidification and the rapidly changing carbon cycle. Using the … Read More Read More
Categories:Developing a novel palaeoclimate proxy from Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic
Developing a novel palaeoclimate proxy from Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic
About the Project Project overview This project aims to develop a novel climate proxy from Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic to reconstruct the strength and movement of southern westerly winds, crucial … Read More Read More
Categories:Blowing in the wind. Tracing the transport of diatoms to Antarctic ice cores
Blowing in the wind. Tracing the transport of diatoms to Antarctic ice cores
About the Project Project overview The Westerly Winds are among the main drivers of climate variability in the Southern Hemisphere. This PhD will contribute to the development of a novel … Read More Read More
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