Martin Stokes

Academic profile

Dr Martin Stokes

Associate Head of School - Graduate Outcomes
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering)

The Global Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Martin's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Goal 04: SDG 4 - Quality EducationGoal 14: SDG 14 - Life Below Water

About Martin

I am an Earth scientist with published research interests in international scientific journals (e.g. Geomorphology, Geological Society of London, Geological Society of America, Nature Comms., Quaternary Research) examining fluvial/coastal/tectonic geomorphology, sedimentology and long-term landscape development in the UK, Western Mediterranean, North Africa and the USA.

Supervised Research Degrees

  • Xiaohong Zhao 2017. Holocene palaeohydrology of the Yongding River, China. Beijing Normal University. (co-supervisor)
  • Martin Geach 2015. River capture and landscape development, Tabernas Basin, SE Spain.  PhD ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
  • Waleed Hamed 2015. Geomorphology of the Western desert, Iraq.  PhD ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
  • Samantha Ilott 2013.Cosmogenic dating of fluvial terraces in the Sorbas Basin, SE Spain.  PhD ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
  • Alfandi, E. 2012. Early Mesozoic stratigraphy, sedimentology and structure of the Gharian area, north-western Libya.  PhD ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
  • Meikle, C. 2009. Late Pleistocene Drainage Evolution of the Rio Almanzora, SE Spain. NERC PhD, University of Newcastle. (co-supervisor)
  • Foster, C. 2007. The distribution, nature and causes of landsliding in Devon & Cornwall. PhD ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
  • Sharples, M. 2005. Testing the isotope signal from fossil Crassostrea longirostris oysters as a palaeoclimate reconstruction tool. MSc ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
  • Hannant, K.P. 2003. Pliocene mangroves in Southeast Spain: Fossil Evidence and Palaeoclimatic Implications. MRes, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
  • Coventry, K.A. 2003. Specification development for the use of Devon cob in earthen construction. PhD, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.

Teaching

Current teaching areas / interests:

  • Fieldwork (UK, Europe, North Africa, North America)
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  • Sedimentology
  • Remote Sensing
  • Professional Skills / employability  

Module leader:

  • APIE 217 and 316 Earth Science Placements
  • GEOL2007 Long Term Landscape Development   

Teaching / administrative roles and responsibilities:

  • Stage 4 Professional Skills delivery (PDP / employability)
  • Earth Sciences employability lead

Contact Martin

A529 Portland Square, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
+44 1752 584772