Tony Morris

Academic profile

Professor Tony Morris

Professor in Geophysics and Geodynamics
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering)

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. Tony's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Goal 04: SDG 4 - Quality EducationGoal 14: SDG 14 - Life Below Water

About Tony

Professor of Geophysics and Geodynamics (he/him)

Chair of UK-IODP
Vice-Chair of the European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling Science Support and Advisory Committee (ESSAC)

Teaching

As a geophysicist I am interested in applying physical methods to look at plate tectonic and geodynamic processes. In addition, I use field studies to examine the evidence for oceanic crustal processes preserved in ophiolites (slices of oceanic crustal and mantle rocks that are exposed on land). I have worked mainly in the eastern Mediterranean orogenic belt, but also have extensive experience of engagement with the International Ocean Discovery Program (that collects rock and sediment samples from the present-day ocean basins via scientific ocean drilling). I use my wide range of interests to inform my teaching. 

Contact Tony

B523 Portland Square, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
+44 1752 584766