Dr John R Shears CGeog

Biography

Dr John Shears is the Course Director of the Cambridge Polar Leaders Programme at the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge. He is a geographer and environmental scientist with over 25 years experience working in the polar regions. Before joining the Scott Polar Research Institute in 2015, he worked for the British Antarctic Survey in a variety of senior management roles, including Head of Operations and Engineering. John was also an expert adviser to the UK government in Antarctic Treaty discussions. He has significant knowledge and expertise in polar operations and logistics, field safety and environmental management. Over the past decade, John has worked closely with the RGS-IBG on many education and expedition projects, and is currently the Vice-President for Expeditions and Fieldwork and Co-Chair of the Field Research Programme Steering Committee.