Prof. Dave Sanderson

Biography

Prof. Sanderson is Emeritus Professor within Ocean and Earth Science, National Oceanography Centre Southampton at the University of Southampton. His research focuses on the fundamentals of deformation in the upper crust, based largely on field measurements combined with analytical and numerical modelling. He seeks to apply this research to practical problems in sub-surface engineering, hydrocarbon and water reservoirs, and mineral deposits. Prof. Sanderson is a former Professor of Geophysics at the University of Southampton and HH Read Professor of Geology at Imperial College. He previously served as Chair of the Education Committee of the Geological Society of London. Large parts of his career have been spent working closely with industry.