Dr. Alexander Whittaker

Associate Professor

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Biography

Reader in Landscape Dynamics in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, Alexander Whittaker focuses on the interface of active tectonics, climate, and erosion-sedimentation processes affecting the Earth's surface. His research employs a combination of fieldwork, observational data, remote sensing techniques, and modeling approaches. He has a strong passion for understanding active faulting and geohazards, as well as landscape evolution influenced by geological and climatic factors. His work examines the tectonic, climatic, and lithological controls on sediment transport in river and submarine channel systems and their implications for depositional stratigraphy at various spatial scales. Additionally, he is interested in quantitative paleohydrology and landscape sensitivity to environmental change, both in the past and present.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

— Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Leading research and teaching in Landscape Dynamics.

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Focused on Tectonics.

Lecturer

— Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Lectured on Tectonics.

Post-Doc

— Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Conducted research in the field of Tectonics.

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.