DrJoseph English
Research Scientist
School of Earth Sciences
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- Research ScientistSchool of Earth Sciences
- University College Dublin, School of Earth Sciences
BIO
Dr Joseph English has joined the School of Earth Sciences in a fixed-term role as Adjunct Professor and is a member of the Sustainable GeoEnergy research group. His research interests are varied and include geodynamics, tectonics, basin analysis and energy geoscience. Joe currently works primarily in the energy industry via his consultancy company, Stellar Geoscience Ltd, and has worked on projects in many parts of the world including North & South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Joe holds a B.A. (Geology) from Trinity College Dublin and a PhD in Geology from the University of Victoria (Canada). He also holds a BSc in Mathematics and Physics from The Open University (UK). Joe has been elected as a Fellow of the Geological Society of London (2013) and as a Chartered Geologist by the Geological Society of London (2015).
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN APPOINTMENTS
- Adjunct ProfessorUniversity College Dublin, School of Earth Sciences, Dublin, Ireland1 Mar 2021
- Research ScientistUniversity College Dublin, School of Earth Sciences, Dublin, Ireland1 Apr 2026
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Visiting Assistant ProfessorSt. Francis Xavier University, Earth Sciences, Antigonish, Canada1 Jan 2005 - 30 Apr 2005
- Teaching AssistantUniversity of Victoria, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Victoria, Canada1 Sep 2001 - 30 Apr 2004
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Director & FounderStellar Geoscience Ltd, Dublin, Ireland11 May 2017
- Exploration AdvisorMazarine Energy, Dublin, Ireland1 Nov 2019
- Subsurface DirectorDiscover Exploration Ltd, Dublin, Ireland1 Jan 2020 - 1 Oct 2025
- Exploration ManagerDiscover Exploration Ltd, Dublin, Ireland1 Aug 2017 - 31 Dec 2019
- Chief GeologistPetroceltic International Plc, Dublin, Ireland1 Dec 2011 - 5 Aug 2016
- Senior Exploration GeologistPetroceltic International Plc, Dublin, Ireland1 Apr 2008 - 1 Dec 2011
- GeologistNexen Inc, Calgary, Canada1 Apr 2005 - 31 Mar 2008
- GeologistEncana, Calgary, Canada1 May 2004 - 30 Sep 2004
- PhD Student / Field GeologistBC Geological Survey, Victoria, Canada1 Jun 2001 - 30 Apr 2004
- Student GeologistOutokumpu (Tara Mines), Navan, Ireland1 Jun 2000 - 31 Jul 2000
DEGREES
- BA (Hons)Trinity College Dublin
- BScOpen University
- PhDUniversity of Victoria Canada
CERTIFICATIONS
- BA, Geology (2001)Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- PhD, Geology (2004)University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
- BSc, Mathematics & Physics (2017)Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
- Chartered GeologistGeological Society of London, London, United Kingdom17 Jun 2015
- Fellow of the Geological Society of LondonGeological Society of London, London, United Kingdom16 Apr 2013
- Professional GeologistAssociation of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), Canada17 May 2006 - 21 Nov 2008