Dr Amanda Owen
- Senior Lecturer (School of Geographical & Earth Sciences)
telephone:
01413 305491
email:
Amanda.Owen@glasgow.ac.uk
Room 505C, School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, Molema Building, University of Glasgow
Biography
2007-2010 - BSc (Hons) Physcial Geogrpahy and Geology, University of Plymouth (First Class)
2010-2014 - PhD in Fluvial Sedimentology, Royal Holloway, University of London
2014-2017 - Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Aberdeen
2017- 2022 - Lecturer in Earth Science, University of Glasgow
2022 - present - Seniour Lecturer in Sedimentology, University of Glasgow
Research interests
My research focuses on understanding processes that operate within alluvial systemsand how this influences the charactesistics, and subsequent predcticably, of alluvial deposits. My research spans both modern and ancient fluvial systems, to ensure a holistic understanding of procceses, that operate on short- (e.g. seconds) and long-term (e.g. geological) timescales, that influence fluvial system behaviour and characteristics. I have a particular reseearch focus on alluvial fluval systems that are found within sedimentary basins. I use methods in remote sensing, Artificial intelligance, field sedimentology and geomorphology, and computational modelling, to address questions that fall within this research area.
Research on modern fluvial systems has focused on characterising the spatial variability on alluvial system characterisitcs across different climate and tectonic settings. My rock record research addresses questions relating to, and the quantification of, the heterogeneity and predictability of fluvial deposits over a variety of scales from the basin to pore scale. My research is primarily outcrop based, where I study analogues (both ancient and modern) to understand subsruface deposits that host resources and be potential future storage sites. Alongside my applied research I also look to understand how external controls (such as climate and tectonics) influence fluvial system behaviour and resultant deposits.
My work is conducted through collaborative links at the University of Aberdeen, University of New Mexico, University of St Andrews and Universidade Federal do ABC.
Awards
- Roland Goldring Award, 2016. awarded by the British Sedimentological Research Group 2016 for 'recognising noteworthy published research in any field of sedimentology within 10 years of research career commencement'.
- Lyell Fund, 2018. Awarded by The geological Society for ‘Early career Geoscientists who have made excellent contributions to geoscience research and it’s application, in the UK, and internationally’.
Supervision
I am very open to prospective students contacting me with regards to pursuing research opportunities (both at MSc by Research or PhD level) in the areas of fluvial geomorphology and sedimentology, subsurface fluvial systems, sedimentary response to climate events, quantification of sedimentary systems to aid predictive models, landscape evolution and volcaniclastic/sedimentary interactions. Any fully funded opportunities will be posted here, however prospective students are encouraged to contact me if they have an idea that they would like to pursue funding for.
- Brammer, Nathan
The sedimentological and igneous framework of the Devonian rocks of Kintyre, Scotland - Norris, Neve
Spatial variability in meander characteristics, a modern study
Teaching
EARTH4071 - Sedimentology and Basin Analysis
EARTH4085 - Applied Basin Analysis
EARTH4090 - Landscape Dynamics
EARTH2010- Earth Science and the Environment
EARTH4004 - Independent Research Project and Science Communication