The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Martin's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Martin
I am an Earth scientist with published research interests in international scientific journals (e.g. Geomorphology, Geological Society of London, Geological Society of America, Nature Comms., Quaternary Research) examining fluvial/coastal/tectonic geomorphology, sedimentology and long-term landscape development in the UK, Western Mediterranean, North Africa and the USA.
Supervised Research Degrees
- Xiaohong Zhao 2017. Holocene palaeohydrology of the Yongding River, China. Beijing Normal University. (co-supervisor)
- Martin Geach 2015. River capture and landscape development, Tabernas Basin, SE Spain. PhD University of Plymouth.
- Waleed Hamed 2015. Geomorphology of the Western desert, Iraq. PhD University of Plymouth.
- Samantha Ilott 2013.Cosmogenic dating of fluvial terraces in the Sorbas Basin, SE Spain. PhD University of Plymouth.
- Alfandi, E. 2012. Early Mesozoic stratigraphy, sedimentology and structure of the Gharian area, north-western Libya. PhD University of Plymouth.
- Meikle, C. 2009. Late Pleistocene Drainage Evolution of the Rio Almanzora, SE Spain. NERC PhD, University of Newcastle. (co-supervisor)
- Foster, C. 2007. The distribution, nature and causes of landsliding in Devon & Cornwall. PhD University of Plymouth.
- Sharples, M. 2005. Testing the isotope signal from fossil Crassostrea longirostris oysters as a palaeoclimate reconstruction tool. MSc University of Plymouth.
- Hannant, K.P. 2003. Pliocene mangroves in Southeast Spain: Fossil Evidence and Palaeoclimatic Implications. MRes, University of Plymouth.
- Coventry, K.A. 2003. Specification development for the use of Devon cob in earthen construction. PhD, University of Plymouth.
Teaching
Current teaching areas / interests:
- Fieldwork (UK, Europe, North Africa, North America)
- Geomorphology
- Sedimentology
- Remote Sensing
- Professional Skills / employability
Module leader:
- APIE 217 and 316 Earth Science Placements
- GEOL2007 Long Term Landscape Development
Teaching / administrative roles and responsibilities:
- Stage 4 Professional Skills delivery (PDP / employability)
- Earth Sciences employability lead
Contact Martin
A529 Portland Square, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
+44 1752 584772
M.Stokes@plymouth.ac.uk
