During my DPhil in Oxford my research interests spanned geophysics and geology, as I attempted to take a holistic approach to plate reconstruction by using both seismological imaging of the deep mantle alongside studies of the surface. Alaska was my primary site of interest, and I attempted to unravel the enigma of its origin and formation. This DPhil was funded by NERC through the Doctoral Training Partnership in Environmental Research. Previously to this I studied for an integrated Master’s in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge with a project on deep Earth seismology underneath Hawaii and continued as a research assistant for a year.
Alongside my studies I have been a keen science communicator, having run many outreach projects in schools, produced documentaries and educational videos, and written and performed stand-up comedy and musicals about science. As one half of “Geologise Theatre” (@wearegeologise) I have performed across the UK, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with our musical about Climate Change for young people. We are currently running a tour of this show with its associated workshop across the UK.
