Earth sciences
The Earth Sciences major is for those that are looking to build new concepts working in a variety of environments. Examine the processes of our earth, soil, water, as well as our spatial science and structural geology. You will learn from leading science researchers who will guide you through a tailored program, specifically designed to give you the skills that employers are seeking. You’ll be able to follow your passions, and customise your study with a wide range of disciplinary choices, incorporating many areas of study. Find scientific solutions to complex problems and gain the confidence that employers are looking for.
Associate Professor Gregory Hancock
Honorary Associate Professor
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Environmental geoscience, Physical geography
- Greg.Hancock@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 5090
Associate Professor Anthony Kiem
Associate Professor
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Agriculture, Climate change
- Anthony.Kiem@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 8656
Dr Michael Kinsela
Lecturer - Coastal and Ocean Geoscience
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Coastal risk management, Coastal hazards, Climate change, Coastal barrier-estuary systems, component depositional landforms
Dr Chris Owers
Lecturer - Spatial Information Science
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Spatial science, carbon storage, remote sensing, GIS, coastal science, biogeography, vegetation science, geomorphology, biodiversity
- Chris.Owers@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 7803
Associate Professor Hannah Power
Associate Professor
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
coastal environments including sandy beaches, estuaries, rocky shores, and coral reefs; coastal processes including ocean waves, tides, and currents; coastal hazards including wave overwash and tsunami; climate change impacts on coasts; geographic information systems (GIS); field experiments; numerical modelling
- Hannah.Power@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 5606
Dr Gabriel Rau
Lecturer- Hydrogeology
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Engineering geology, Hydrogeology, Groundwater, Hydrogeophysics
- Gabriel.Rau@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 7743
Dr Danielle Verdon-Kidd
Associate Professor
School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Climate change impact/vulnerability assessment, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Hydrology
- Danielle.Verdon@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 5749
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