Natasha Dowey

I am a Lecturer in Geology at the University of Hull. I specialise in volcanic hazards and igneous petrology, and teach across varied topics in the Department of Geography, Geology and Environment.

I began my career scrambling about on volcanoes in Spain and Greece to study explosive eruptions for my Masters and PhD degrees. After my PhD I joined a geology consultancy and started unpicking the tectonic and stratigraphic evolution of sedimentary basins all over the world, from China to Mexico. I used computer models to better understand how the rocks beneath our feet have formed and evolved.

My research has dealt with geological problems at various scales- from the dynamics of explosive eruptions at individual volcanoes and what they can tell us about the impact of geohazards upon society, to the large-scale evolution of continental margins and their significance to our energy resources. I am interested in how we communicate risk and uncertainty within science and industry and to the public.

I am a keen field geologist, and have carried out field research, attended field trips and taught on field courses across Europe.

I am a STEM ambassador, and have been involved in science festivals, blogs and interviews to promote and communicate geoscience to as many students and members of the public as possible. I recently reached the finals of the March 2019 ‘I’m a Scientist Get Me Out Of Here’ competition. In 2019 I created the STEM Mentoring Network (@MentoringInSTEM) to pair up those working in STEM with cross-disciplinary mentors via Twitter.

To get a taste of my research, follow the main link to my ResearchGate profile.

To get in touch for STEM careers talks or school visits please use the social media links below.