Dr Paul R Fish CGeog (Geomorph)

Biography

Occupation: Quaternary Geomorphologist Employer: Halcrow Group Limited Memo: Following A-levels, my geographical training continued at Royal Holloway University of London where I studied Physical Geography, focusing on Quaternary climate change, and geomorphology. My undergraduate dissertation was based on field research in the high Himalaya of India, and led me to develop a love of mountain regions and travel, particularly in India. My academic interests led to PhD research on the Quaternary glaciation of lowland Britain at the University of Brighton. This involved learning a wide range of analytical techniques ranging from micropalaeontology, to GIS and the basics of physical geology. Following my research, I spent an enjoyable 18 months working as a Research Officer at Brighton where I was involved in a Defra-funded project investigating water-based sport and recreation. This work was a change from the themes of my PhD and allowed by to develop my GIS skills and also learn new research techniques such as face-to-face interviews and focus groups. My life beyond university began in 2002 when I was gained employment as a geomorphologist working for Halcrow, a large, international engineering and environmental consultancy. My work and responsibilities have been extremely varied, and have included projects on sites at the coast, in rivers, on landslides and on the deep ocean floor. Central themes to my work have been geohazard risk assessment, climate change and communication of science to engineers and the public. During my working life I have maintained a record of publications and attendance at conferences and am responsible for mentoring junior members of staff.