As Prof Marie Edmonds moves into her new role, Prof Jerome Neufeld (pictured on left) will serve as Acting Head of Department.
Many congratulations to Professor Marie Edmonds on her appointment as the next Head of the School of Physical Sciences.
Professor Edmonds, currently Head of the Department of Earth Sciences, will begin her four-year term on 1 October, succeeding Professor Nigel Peake.
"It has been an honour to serve as Head of Department over the last two years, and I have enjoyed every moment of it," said Professor Edmonds. "The future is bright for both the Department and the School, and we all have a part to play in shaping that future. I look forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead, while remaining part of the Earth Sciences family."
From 1 October, the role of Acting Head of Department will be taken on by Professor Jerome Neufeld. Professor Neufeld has served as Deputy Head of Department for the past two years and will provide continuity and leadership as the Department enters its next chapter.
About Marie
Marie’s research explores how volcanic eruptions impact our climate and environment, and the role that volcanoes play in cycling volatile elements such as carbon between the Earth’s interior and mantle.
She has an interest in volcano monitoring, and in developing novel instrumentation and methods to understand magma transport and storage. She has worked extensively on volcanic hazards in the West Indies and in Hawaii.
Her current research interests include the study of sulfur and metals (such as copper, selenium, lithium) in the magmatic-tectonic cycles of our planet and the implications for the atmosphere, environment, ore deposits and life.
About Jerome
Jerome is Professor of Earth and Planetary Fluid Dynamics and is jointly based at the Department of Earth Sciences, the Institute for Energy and Environmental Flows and the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics.
Jerome uses mathematical models, field observations and lab experiments to understand the fluid behaviour of the Earth and other planetary bodies. He works on wide-ranging topics, including subglacial hydrology, the solidification of magma oceans, the generation of planetary magnetic fields, mountain building and geological carbon storage.