GEOGRAPHY TAKES YOU PLACES… School of Social Science and Public Policy Department of Geography
Students experiencing the slip face of a sand dune first hand in Morocco. Photo: Faith Taylor (2012)
Professor Bruce Malamud and PhD student Joel Gill in front of the Pacaya Volcano, Guatemala. Photo: Bruce Malamud (2014)
King’s is – • One of the world’s top 20 universities. • One of England’s oldest universities, founded in 1829 by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. • A member of the Russell Group, the UK’s top 24 research universities. • One of the top seven UK universities for research earnings. • One of the top ten UK universities for graduate level employment.
King’s has – • Five London campuses. • Over 25,000 students from 140 countries. • Nurtured twelve Nobel Prize winners. • Had 60 per cent of its research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent (2008 Research Assessment exercise).
Department of Geography – Research Profile Kate Baker, PhD Student Researches macroinvertebrates as indicators of ecological health of tropical streams in Brunei. Unlike the macroinvertebrates present in temperate climates, life histories of aquatic insects in tropical regions are mostly unknown but often assumed to be similar to those in temperate streams. Relationships between ecosystem functions are generally complex but systems with naturally nutrient poor and low species richness such as those found in many tropical streams may provide valuable insight into biodiversity and ecosystem relations. Conferences Kate’s also: 2013 International Consortium of Trustee of Look East Wild Earth Universities for the Study of which forges links between Biodiversity and the Environment environmental initiatives in the (iCUBE) expedition to Bukit Pagon, UK and in Russia, Eastern Europe Brunei’s highest mountain at and Central Asia 1850m located in the southern part of the Temburong District Member of Youth Environment Europe Kate brushing up her 2013 RGS Explore Conference – first aid knowledge Kate led a workshop on carrying Convener of the Intrepid Explorers before her next out fieldwork in tropical forests Seminar Series fieldwork trip in May
Department of Geography – Research Profile Professor Nick Clifford, Head of Department Researches river processes and management, sustainable use of natural systems and geographical methods, techniques and philosophy Nick Clifford is Professor of Physical Geography at King’s College London, and has over 20 years of research experience in fluvial and estuarine geomorphology. Recent publications Nick’s also: Smith. B., Clifford N. J. and Mant, J. Analysis of UK Director of the UK River Restoration Centre, River Restoration Using Broad-Scale Datasets. Water Cranfield, which is a national information and and Environment Journal (accepted.) advisory centre on all aspects of river restoration and enhancement, and sustainable river Smith. B and Clifford N. J. The changing nature of river management. restoration. WIRES Water (accepted). Trustee and Director of the Water Education Harvey, G. L., Henshaw, A, J., Moorhouse, T. P., Trust at Papplewick, Nottinghamshire Clifford, N. J., Holah, H., Grey, J. and Macdonald, D. (2013) Invasive crayfish as drivers of fine sediment KCL Scientific Committee Representative for dynamics in rivers: field and laboratory evidence. Earth iCUBE (international Consortium for Biodiversity Surface Processes and Landforms. and Ecology).
Department of Geography – Research Profile Faith Taylor, PhD Student Investigating the impact of landslides on road networks. During a triggered landslide event (such as an earthquake or typhoon), tens to thousands of landslides may occur across a region within a short space of time. Faith’s research looks at simulating these triggered landslide events and how they impact road networks. For instance, if several landslides block roads, does this mean any villages will become cut off from the outside world? How will this affect rescue efforts? Faith’s also: • Member of the Intrepid Explorers Team. • Associate scientist on the LAMPRE project. (Above) Large landslide • Intern with the British blocking highway in Taiwan. Geological Survey looking at Image: Reuters. landslides in Great Britain. (Right) All items have to be • Follow her research on twitter carried on foot after a large @faithatron landslide blocks the Karakoram highway and cuts off 25,000 people in Attabad, Pakistan. Image: Boston Globe.
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Department of Geography – Research Profile Nishikant Gupta, PhD Student Researches strategies for river conservation in the Indian Himalayas Indian Himalayan Rivers are a lifeline for millions who depend on them. The fish species found within these rivers are ecologically important and a valuable food source for some poorer sections of the society. The aim of my PhD is to investigate potential conservation tools which could be applied with the assistance of key local stakeholders to protect Himalayan Rivers and their fishes. Recent publications Conferences Gupta, N. (2014). Protected Areas, flagships and catch- Oral presentation, (2013), RGS-IBG Annual and-release angling: a three-pronged management International Conference 2013, London, UK approach for Indian Himalayan Rivers. Saevus (February 2014) Oral presentation, (2013), INTECOL, London, UK Gupta, N. (2013). Reflections on a Successful Community Conservation Programme in Haryana, India. Oral presentation, (2013), Student Conference on Journal of Development Management 1(3):117-122 Conservation Science, Cambridge University, UK Student Speak: Saving our Rivers . (July 08, 2013). In: Education Times (The Times of India), Bangalore and New Delhi editions
Department of Geography – Research Profile Joel Gill, PhD Student Researches interactions of natural hazards and development of multi-hazard risk assessments This PhD research aims to increase our understanding and the characterisation of natural hazard interactions, so as to improve multi- hazard approaches to assessing hazard potential. The challenge of integration into stakeholder communities will also be addressed through the development of innovative ways of visualising hazard interactions, including fieldwork in Guatemala. Conferences Joel’s also: Founder/Director of Geology for Dealing with Disasters Conference/4th Integrated Global Development, a not-for-profit Disaster Risk Management Conference, Northumbria working to equip young geologists to University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK (Sept 2013) make a more effective contribution to the fight against global poverty. European Geosciences Union General Assembly, Vienna, Austria (April 2012; April 2013) Fellow of the Geological Society of London , and Member of their External Relations Committee. First Dynamics and Impact of Interacting Natural Hazards Workshop, UCL, London, UK (Feb 2013) Member of the Sustainable Resource Development in the Himalayas organising First International Symposium on New Techniques for committee. Co- Chair of Students’ Programme Geohazards Research and Management, Lanzhou Sub-Committee University, China (Sept 2012)
Department of Geography – Research Profile Dr James Millington, Lecturer James uses quantitative and spatial simulation modelling tools to investigate ecological and socio- economic processes and their interaction For example, in the Mediterranean James studies interactions between wildfire, ecological succession and land use. In Michigan, his work in managed forests considers the interactions between forestry practices, tree regeneration, deer, and bird populations. Understanding such interactions is vital to ensure sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystem services. Recent publications James’s also: Millington, J.D.A., Walters, M.B., Matonis, M.S. and Liu, J. (2013) Modelling for forest management synergies Organizer of Urban Landscape and trade-offs: Northern hardwood tree regeneration, timber and deer Ecological Modelling 248 103 – 112 Ecology 2014 conference www.iale.org.uk/conference2014 Millington, J.D.A., Wainwright, J., Perry, G.L.W., Romero-Calcerrada, R. and Malamud, B.D. (2009) Modelling Mediterranean landscape succession- disturbance dynamics: A landscape fire-succession Associate Editor, Plant Ecology model Environmental Modelling and Software 24 1196- 1208
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