Dr. Jon French

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Biography

Jon French is a Professor of Physical Geography at University College London (UCL), specializing in coastal and estuarine research. He has held various prominent positions at UCL, including Head of the Department of Geography and Deputy Head. He has contributed significantly to the academic community as a Vice-Dean for Research within the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences. His research interests are focused on geomorphology and the processes that shape coastal environments. French has served on numerous editorial boards and expert panels, such as Associate Editor for Estuarine Coastal Shelf Science and the Editorial Board of Earth Surface Processes & Landforms. He is a founding member of the IGU Commission on Geomorphology Society and has been involved in several advisory groups related to flood and coastal defense. With a solid educational background, holding a PhD and MA from the University of Cambridge, he actively collaborates as a Visiting Fellow at the Durham Institute of Research, Development, and Invention.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Leading research and academic activities within the Department of Geography.

Head

— Present

UCL Department of Geography • London, United Kingdom

Oversaw departmental administration and research direction.

Deputy Head Department (Research)

— Present

UCL Department of Geography • London, United Kingdom

Managed research initiatives and support for faculty.

Vice-Dean (Research)

— Present

Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences • London, United Kingdom

Facilitated research partnerships and funding opportunities.

Director

— Present

Coastal & Estuarine Research Unit • London, United Kingdom

Led research projects focusing on coastal and estuarine environments.

Visiting Fellow

2025-08-08 — Present

Durham Institute of Research, Development, Invention (DIRDI) • United Kingdom

Engaged in collaborative research projects.

Associate Scientist

— Present

Jackson Environment Institute • London, United Kingdom

Conducted scientific research in environmental studies.