Dr. Iain Neill

Biography

Iain Neill is a lecturer in the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences at the University of Glasgow. He holds a BSc in Geoscience from the University of St Andrews and completed his PhD at Cardiff University focusing on the Tectono-magmatic evolution of the Southeast Caribbean Plate. Iain has postdoctoral research experience from Durham University, where he worked on orogenic plateau magmatism. His teaching and research interests blend fieldwork, geochemistry, and geology, with a particular focus on the interplay between magmatic processes and tectonic activity. He explores how these processes inform societal needs such as energy generation and infrastructure development. His current research includes studying the geological hazards posed by tectonic activity and the geothermal resource potential in the Scottish Highlands. Additionally, Iain takes a keen interest in integrating geology with economics and politics to address pressing issues related to rural development and sustainability in Scotland.

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