I am constructing a record of atmospheric carbon dioxide spanning the last 100 million years using the boron isotope proxy in benthic foraminifera.

I am current finishing up my second book focusing on the geology and fossil hunting within the New Forest National Park, which is expected to be published in 2020.

Providing the following consultancy services to xplORE Global's client base:- Interpretation of organic geochemistry data to evaluate the potential of petroleum source rocks- Interpretation of petrophysical data (i.e. poro-perm) to determine reservoir quality and depth cut-offs for potential petroleum reservoir formations- Interpretation of wireline log data in both a lithological and sequence stratigraphic context- Mapping of petroleum source rocks, reservoirs and cap rocks at… Show more Providing the following consultancy services to xplORE Global's client base:- Interpretation of organic geochemistry data to evaluate the potential of petroleum source rocks- Interpretation of petrophysical data (i.e. poro-perm) to determine reservoir quality and depth cut-offs for potential petroleum reservoir formations- Interpretation of wireline log data in both a lithological and sequence stratigraphic context- Mapping of petroleum source rocks, reservoirs and cap rocks at both regional (basin or country) and license block scale- Depositional environment and lithological mapping of key formations/horizons at a variety of map scales- Common Risk Segment (CRS) and Composite Common Risk Segment (CCRS) mapping- Construction of chronostratigraphic charts and play schematics- Experience on projects in the Eastern Former Soviet Union (Siberia, Russian Far East & Mongolia), Papua New Guinea, China, Arctic Ocean and eastern Mediterranean, but keen to develop geological expertise elsewhere Show less

I constructed high-resolution benthic stable carbon and oxygen isotope (δ13C and δ18O) records from foraminiferal carbonate recovered from a core drilled at ODP Site 1262 on the Walvis Ridge in the South Atlantic, to investigate the coupled changes to Earth's palaeoclimate and carbon cycle during the Late Cretaceous to Early Eocene (~67-52 Ma). This time interval represents the reversal of a long-term Late Cretaceous global cooling trend and the onset of global warming through the Paleocene to… Show more I constructed high-resolution benthic stable carbon and oxygen isotope (δ13C and δ18O) records from foraminiferal carbonate recovered from a core drilled at ODP Site 1262 on the Walvis Ridge in the South Atlantic, to investigate the coupled changes to Earth's palaeoclimate and carbon cycle during the Late Cretaceous to Early Eocene (~67-52 Ma). This time interval represents the reversal of a long-term Late Cretaceous global cooling trend and the onset of global warming through the Paleocene to Early Eocene, which culminated in the Early Eocene Climatic Optimum (EECO; ~52-50 Ma). As well as a long-term warming trend, this time interval also contains evidence for multiple transient "hyperthermal" events, characterised by the release of massive quantities of greenhouse gases (either carbon dioxide or methane) over a geologically brief time period of 10’s of thousands of years, rapid global warming at both the surface of the Earth and in the deep ocean, as well as ocean acidification and consequent dissolution of deep-sea carbonates. By performing spectral analysis of my δ13C and δ18O records, I identified the principle forcing mechanisms driving the carbon cycle (δ13C) and climate (δ18O) during this time, along with the phasing between the records, which can offer an insight into the types of carbon stores released and the associated mechanisms during hyperthermal events.I also generated orbital-resolution Mg/Ca and B/Ca records from the Indian Ocean Ninetyeast Ridge IODP Site U1443 and ODP Site 758, spanning the Late Paleocene to Early Eocene (~58-53 Ma). I generated mixed layer, thermocline and benthic trace metal records to not only identify long-term changes in temperature (Mg/Ca) and carbonate chemistry (related to pH and dissolved inorganic carbon concentration; B/Ca) at various depths within the water column of the low-latitude Indian Ocean, but also to identify changes on orbital timescales. Show less

I was involved with evaluating the hydrocarbon potential of predominantly frontier basins in the following geographic areas:- Papua New Guinea- Eastern Mediterranean- China- Arctic (in general)- Siberia- Russian Far EastWhile working on these projects, I became familiar and proficient with the manipulation and interpretation of the following data suites:- Wireline logs (including Gamma Ray, Spontaneous Potential, Sonic, Resistivity, Neutron)- Organic… Show more I was involved with evaluating the hydrocarbon potential of predominantly frontier basins in the following geographic areas:- Papua New Guinea- Eastern Mediterranean- China- Arctic (in general)- Siberia- Russian Far EastWhile working on these projects, I became familiar and proficient with the manipulation and interpretation of the following data suites:- Wireline logs (including Gamma Ray, Spontaneous Potential, Sonic, Resistivity, Neutron)- Organic geochemistry (TOC, rock eval pyrolysis and thermal maturity)- Petrophysical (porosity, permeability, inorganic geochemistry)- Seismic- Lithological (outcrop descriptions including sedimentological, lithological and structural)I became familiar and proficient with the following software programs:- Oilfield Data Manager (ODM)- ArcGIS- PaleoGIS- SMT Kingdom- CorelDraw- Microsoft Office SuiteI was responsible for delivering PowerPoint presentations and detailed project reports to clients, adhering to strict deadlines and project schedules.I presented on Arctic petroleum geology at a number of international geoscience conferences (EAGE, AAPG and Arctic Energy, see under publications), as well as delivering a series of internal seminars to Neftex staff and at Saint-Petersburg State University.I was involved with co-leading field trips for university students to Dorset, to perform a sequence stratigraphic interpretation of Jurassic sedimentary rocks. Show less

I am the author of this geologically-themed walking guidebook, which is intended to be the most complete guide for the hillwalker exploring the Nevis and Mamore mountain ranges around Fort William. This book is now stocked by outdoor shops in Scotland including the Highland Bookshop, Lochaber Geopark shops, and Ben Nevis Visitor Centre. The book is also available online from Amazon, Waterstones, Stanfords, Bookspeed, Barnes & Noble, WH Smiths, and Mereo Books (amongst others).