Applied geosciences
Theme Leader: Prof. Philip Ashworth
Researchers within the Applied Geosciences theme examine fundamental geological and earth surface processes, and their application in environmental management. Research spans geomorphology, sedimentology, geochemistry, ground engineering, mineral deposits, hydrology and hydrogeology, and Quaternary to recent environmental change.Research strands undertaken in the applied geosciences theme are:
- using modern and ancient sedimentary deposits and palaeoclimatic proxies to interpret landscape dynamics, geohazards and environmental change
- developing and applying novel analytical techniques to examine the genetic processes in mineral deposits and the understanding of hydrothermal and low temperature geochemical processes
- applying an advanced understanding of rock properties, stratigraphy and flow through fractured rock masses to major engineering schemes and the oil industry
- examining the interactions between hydrology, geomorphology, water quality and freshwater and wetland ecology
The theme's pure and applied research is closely aligned to industrial and business needs, with funding from a range of sources including research councils, the European Union, charities and private industry.
Related research centres and project websites:
- Aquatic Research Centre
- CLIMAWAT
- ENSOAfrica – historical climate change in Africa
- FLOOD
- Macroclean - developing novel gel-based technologies for water clean-up
- Nanoclean - "nanofilters" for water clean-up
- Paraná large rivers project
- River-Tidal flows, Columbia River Project website
- SETARMS
- Strategic plans for water
- Sustainable management of trace element contaminated soils (SUMATECS)
