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Derek Keir is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, specializing in Earth Science with a focus on Ocean Earth Science. With over a decade of experience, he has led passive seismology efforts within the Geology Geophysics research group, utilizing techniques such as remote sensing, geochemistry, and field geology to study earthquakes and volcanic activity. His research spans various locations including Africa, Arabia, the Caribbean, and Italy. Keir serves as the Chief Editor for the Structural Geology and Tectonics section of Frontiers in Earth Science and is involved in significant research projects, such as investigating the seismicity of the South Tanganyika Active Rift and the influence of rifting on volcanic activity in the southern Red Sea region. His academic background includes an MSci in Geology Geophysics from Imperial College London and a PhD in Tectonics and Seismology from Royal Holloway, University of London. He has held positions at various institutions, including a teaching fellowship and a NERC Research Fellowship, before becoming a full-time lecturer and later an Associate Professor at his current university.