DrKara English

Kara is the Head of School of the School of Earth Sciences and Associate Professor of Sustainable Geoenergy. Kara's research interests include the challenges and solutions of the energy transition, as well as sedimentology, basin analysis, reservoir quality and integrated reservoir assessment, geological storage and geothermal energy. She previously worked in the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications of Ireland in geoscience regulation and policy. Prior to academic and government roles, she worked as a geologist on projects in over 40 countries throughout North, South & Central America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Originally from Canada, she has been involved with mineral exploration, mining, hydrology, aggregate potential mapping, petroleum exploration and field work projects. She holds a BSc from University of Victoria (Canada), and a PhD from University of Manchester (UK). She is a chartered geologist (CGeol) with the Geological Society of London and Associate Editor of EAGE First Break, and an EAGE Distinguished Lecturer.