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Professor Richard Davies joined the University of Plymouth as Vice-Chancellor in October 2024, having previously been Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global and Sustainability at Newcastle University.
An earth scientist who studied at Reading and Edinburgh Universities, Richard started his career in the oil and gas industry, in the UK and abroad.
His research now focuses on climate change, marine methane hydrates – also known as ‘fire-ice’ – and building projects in the area of carbon capture and storage. Richard has been recognised for his work on controversial areas of science and public debate around fracking and the environmental impact of oil and gas.
As Vice-Chancellor he leads a University that is focused on creating the best possible student experience and changing people’s lives for the better in the city of Plymouth and South West region, as well as having a growing international impact through teaching and research.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Academic qualifications
PhD Geology, University of Edinburgh
1991 → 1995
BSc Geology, University of Reading
1987 → 1990
Research Interests
- Climate Change
- Marine Methane Hydrates
- Building projects in the area of carbon capture and storage
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Long-distance migration and venting of methane from the base of the hydrate stability zone
Davies, R. J., Yang, J., Ireland, M. T., Berndt, C., Maqueda, M. Á. M. & Huuse, M., Jan 2024, In: Nature Geoscience. 17, 1, p. 32-37 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Insights into Gas Hydrate Dynamics from 3D Seismic Data, Offshore Mauritania
Berndt, C., Davies, R., Li, A. & Yang, J., 1 Jan 2022, World Atlas of Submarine Gas Hydrates in Continental Margins. Springer International Publishing, p. 323-329 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Climatically driven instability of marine methane hydrate along a canyon-incised continental margin
Davies, R. J., Maqueda, M. Á. M., Li, A. & Ireland, M., 2021, In: Geology. 49, 8, p. 973-977 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dynamic baselines for the detection of water quality impacts-the case of shale gas development
Worrall, F., Davies, R. J. & Hart, A., Aug 2021, In: Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts. 23, 8, p. 1116-1129 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Suitability of Legacy Subsurface Data for Nascent Geoenergy Activities Onshore United Kingdom
Ireland, M. T., Brown, R., Wilson, M. P., Stretesky, P. B., Kingdon, A. & Davies, R. J., 15 Jun 2021, In: Frontiers in Earth Science. 9, 629960.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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