DrJoseph English

Research Scientist

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 Professor
    University College Dublin, School of Earth Sciences, Dublin, Ireland1 Mar 2021
  • Research Scientist
    University College Dublin, School of Earth Sciences, Dublin, Ireland1 Apr 2026

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Visiting Assistant Professor
    St. Francis Xavier University, Earth Sciences, Antigonish, Canada1 Jan 2005 - 30 Apr 2005
  • Teaching Assistant
    University of Victoria, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Victoria, Canada1 Sep 2001 - 30 Apr 2004

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Director & Founder
    Stellar Geoscience Ltd, Dublin, Ireland11 May 2017
  • Exploration Advisor
    Mazarine Energy, Dublin, Ireland1 Nov 2019
  • Subsurface Director
    Discover Exploration Ltd, Dublin, Ireland1 Jan 2020 - 1 Oct 2025
  • Exploration Manager
    Discover Exploration Ltd, Dublin, Ireland1 Aug 2017 - 31 Dec 2019
  • Chief Geologist
    Petroceltic International Plc, Dublin, Ireland1 Dec 2011 - 5 Aug 2016
  • Senior Exploration Geologist
    Petroceltic International Plc, Dublin, Ireland1 Apr 2008 - 1 Dec 2011
  • Geologist
    Nexen Inc, Calgary, Canada1 Apr 2005 - 31 Mar 2008
  • Geologist
    Encana, Calgary, Canada1 May 2004 - 30 Sep 2004
  • PhD Student / Field Geologist
    BC Geological Survey, Victoria, Canada1 Jun 2001 - 30 Apr 2004
  • Student Geologist
    Outokumpu (Tara Mines), Navan, Ireland1 Jun 2000 - 31 Jul 2000

DEGREES

  • BA (Hons)
    Trinity College Dublin
  • BSc
    Open University
  • PhD
    University 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 Geologist
    Geological Society of London, London, United Kingdom17 Jun 2015
  • Fellow of the Geological Society of London
    Geological Society of London, London, United Kingdom16 Apr 2013
  • Professional Geologist
    Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), Canada17 May 2006 - 21 Nov 2008