Dr. Philippa Ascough

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Biography

Philippa Ascough is a Professor of Geoscience at the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC). She has extensive research interests in the development of radiocarbon dating techniques and their applications in environmental and archaeological contexts. Her work includes investigating fire-derived carbon in the environment, palaeoenvironmental changes during the Holocene and Glacial periods, and the examination of stable isotopes in environmental systems. She has been involved in numerous grants and projects that seek to enhance the understanding of carbon cycling in various ecosystems, particularly in relation to climate change and human impact. Her academic contributions also extend to leadership roles in several committees and editorial positions within the geoscience community, notably as Co-Editor-in-Chief for the journal Geochronology. Through her research and teaching, she aims to integrate geological science with environmental management and policy-making. Philippa is recognized for her involvement in international conferences and workshops focusing on radiocarbon applications in archaeology and environmental science.

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