2013 - University College Cork

This thematic area encompasses expertise available in the School of
Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, the Coastal and Marine
Research Centre and Geography and Archaeology: School of
the Human Environment. Expertise covers bedrock mapping and
stratigraphy, seabed mapping, marine geology, petroleum geology,
mineral resources, economic geology, sedimentology, coastal processes,
sea-level studies, Quaternary geology, igneous and metamorphic
geology, structural geology and geohazards, micro- and macro
palaeontology, environmental geology, geotechnics, geophysics.
Researchers are involved in a diversity of research programmes
involving laboratory and field based study, on land, underground
and offshore. They comprise renowned experts with peer-review
publications in leading journals, such as Science, and books including
some landmark papers. They also have strong collaborative links
throughout the world, a track record in grant capture and close ties
with industry. They have facilities with technical support for rock
preparation (cutting, thin-section and powders), sediment analysis,
palynology and microfossil sample preparation and extensive field
equipment e.g. boats, and coring and levelling equipment as well as
access to national marine research vessels.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS
Dr Andy Wheeler (Lead PI)
Professor Robert Devoy
Professor John Gamble
Professor Ken Higgs
Professor Brian Williams
Dr Alistair Allen
Dr Bettie Higgs
Dr Ed Jarvis
Dr Max Kozachenko
Dr Pat Meere
Dr John Reavy
Mr Gerry Sutton
Mr Jeremy Gault
Geosciences and Coastal Processes
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