Dr. Neil Davies

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Professor Neil Davies specializes in the analysis of ancient sedimentary environments, focusing on the interconnections between life and sedimentation recorded in sedimentary records. His research emphasizes the significance of biotic-abiotic interactions in shaping landforms and sedimentation patterns in active sedimentary systems. His work spans across periods, particularly examining the co-evolution of non-marine life and landscapes during the Palaeozoic, particularly during the greening of continents. He investigates how the introduction of land plants impacted alluvial systems, including effects on sediment dynamics like bed roughness and bank stability. Active research includes assessing the sedimentary character of non-marine life in the Precambrian to Triassic strata worldwide, examining how life influences sedimentation patterns and creates novel habitats for evolving organisms. He is also deeply involved in multidisciplinary projects collaborating with colleagues in palaeontology, geochronology, geomorphology, astrobiology, and archaeology, with a keen interest in understanding sedimentary environments throughout Earth's history.

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