Dr. Hannah Mathers

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Hannah Mathers. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Hannah Mathers is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geographical & Earth Sciences at the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on glacial geomorphology and sedimentology, with significant contributions to the understanding of landscape evolution over long time scales. Hannah's thesis explored geomorphological findings linked to terrestrial cosmogenic nuclide analysis, leading to important insights into the retreat chronology of the British-Irish Ice Sheet (BIIS). Her research has revealed critical information about glacial erosion dynamics and ice-sheet behavior during periods of significant climatic change. Hannah is actively involved in teaching and the development of teaching methods, particularly concerning the integration of lived experiences of students into higher education. She leads various courses, including those related to Geography and Environmental Geoscience, and is a co-convener of several modules focusing on glacial environments. Hannah also leads Graduate Teaching Assistants' development initiatives and chairs committees addressing diversity and inclusion within the School. Her scholarly interests extend to innovative teaching methods and the use of technology in education, as evidenced by her participation in projects aimed at enhancing the learning experience in geographical sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Teaching Geography and Environmental Geoscience. Leading various departmental initiatives and committees.

Awards

#

Teaching Excellence Award

2015-01-01

Courses

Geography-1 'A World Changing Environments' Earth Science-1 'Landscape Change' Geography-2: Glacial, Periglacial & Karst Environments & Processes Earth Science-2: 'Exploration Lab Block' MSc Earth Futures 'Field Notation'