Education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geology/Earth Science from Queens University Belfast. Associate Dean, lecturer, researcher, author, leader and education entrepreneur with an established history of innovation and creativity in higher education. Skilled in teaching, writing, research, instructional design, public speaking, and curriculum development. Record of success in fund raising, lobbying, grant writing, project management and strategic planning in major projects at both national and international level. Expert in disaster and climate science and author of Global Climate Change, Turning Knowledge into Action.