UKRI are pleased to announce that Professor David M. Paterson and Dr Mark James, based at the University of St Andrews, have been appointed to be the Champions for the Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Programme. As thought leaders for the programme, the Champions play a number of roles on behalf of the programme: aid in the development of a strong interdisciplinary community of researchers and stakeholders; ensuring strong programme wide engagement with a diverse stakeholder… Show more UKRI are pleased to announce that Professor David M. Paterson and Dr Mark James, based at the University of St Andrews, have been appointed to be the Champions for the Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SMMR) Programme. As thought leaders for the programme, the Champions play a number of roles on behalf of the programme: aid in the development of a strong interdisciplinary community of researchers and stakeholders; ensuring strong programme wide engagement with a diverse stakeholder community; lead on the communication and implementation strategy for the programme; and develop strategies for promoting effective dialogue and engagement with wider national and international communities and initiatives. Show less

The Marine Alliance for Science & Technology for Scotland (MASTS) pools the research talent, involving about 700 researchers, and the management of resources, consisting of over £66 million annually, in marine science from across Scotland. It strives to ensure that marine science in Scotland can remain internationally competitive. It provides the academic platform and knowledge for marine governance and commerce by helping to establish a Scottish strategy for marine science that will deliver… Show more The Marine Alliance for Science & Technology for Scotland (MASTS) pools the research talent, involving about 700 researchers, and the management of resources, consisting of over £66 million annually, in marine science from across Scotland. It strives to ensure that marine science in Scotland can remain internationally competitive. It provides the academic platform and knowledge for marine governance and commerce by helping to establish a Scottish strategy for marine science that will deliver increased value to the public from its investments. Show less

Working with Shetland's Island Council and terminal operators to assure appropriate and rigorous environmental monitoring and reporting.see http://www.soteag.org.uk/

Managed a staff of 50 academic staff and related support administrators and technicians.

Research on the biogenic mediation of cohesive sediment erosion