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Prof Julian Thompson
Room 101A
North West Wing
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
Appointment
- Professor of Physical Geography - Hydrology and Wetlands
- Dept of Geography
- Faculty of S&HS
Biography
Qualifications
| 1995 | Ph.D Geography (Hydrology, Water Management and Wetlands of the Hadejia-Jama'are Basin, Northern Nigeria), University of London (UCL) |
| 1991 | B.Sc. Geography (First Class Honours), University of London (UCL) |
Academic Career
| 2018 | Professor of Physical Geography - Hydrology and Wetlands, Department of Geography, UCL |
| 2012 | Reader in Physical Geography, Department of Geography, UCL |
| 2010 | Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, Department of Geography, UCL |
| 1997 | Lecturer in Physical Geography, Department of Geography, UCL |
| 1995 | Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Geography, UCL |
| 1991 | Postgraduate Research Officer, Department of Geography, UCL |
Research Groups
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My research focuses on the hydrological functioning of wetland environments often in relation to the wider catchment hydrological context, the links between wetland hydrology and ecology, and the assessment of impacts of anthropogenic or natural pressures (especially those associated with climate change and related uncertainty) upon wetlands and water resources. I have participated in and led national and international cross-disciplinary research initiatives with particular expertise being developed in hydrological / hydraulic monitoring and modelling. These approaches have been applied to a range of environments from individual wetlands to international river basins. Specific areas of current and past research include:
- African floodplain wetlands
- UK wetlands, in particular wet grasslands
- Freshwater marshes and swamps in Southeast Asia
- North African coastal wetlands
- The interactions between wetlands and water management
- Catchment and global scale modelling for climate impact and uncertainty assessment
Teaching Summary
Undergraduate Modules
- GEOG0017: Physical Geography Field Research (Convenor).
- GEOG0026: Surface and Groundwater Hydrologgy (Convenor).
- GEOG0036: Water and Development in Africa.
- GEOG0037: Undergraduate Dissertation.
MSc Modules
- GEOG0091: Wetlands (Convenor).
- GEOG0067: Surface Water Modelling.
- GEOG0109: Models in Environmental Science.
- GEOG0112: Climate Risks to Hydro-ecological Systems.
Appointments
| 01-OCT-2018 | Professor of Physical Geography: Hydrology and Wetlands | Geography | UCL, United Kingdom |
| 01-OCT-2012 – 30-SEP-2018 | Reader in Physical Geography | Geography | UCL, United Kingdom |
| 01-OCT-2010 – 30-SEP-2012 | Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography | Geography | UCL, United Kingdom |
| 09-SEP-1997 – 30-SEP-2010 | Lecturer in Physical Geography | Geography | UCL, United Kingdom |
Academic Background
| 1995 | Doctor of Philosophy | University College London | |
| 1991 | Bachelor of Science | University College London |
