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Steve Darby is an Associate Dean of Research and Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Southampton. His research primarily focuses on sediment transfer processes, with a particular emphasis on river bank erosion and the dynamics of the world’s largest rivers and deltas. He has been involved in several significant research projects, including co-principal investigator on the NERC funded EVOFLOOD project, which examines the interplay between climate change and river channel evolution and its impact on flood hazard risk. Additionally, he is the chief investigator for the GLOSS project, which employs satellite imagery to evaluate global trends in suspended sediment transport. Darby has a diverse research portfolio that includes sustainable agricultural systems, flood risk management, and the resilience of river systems to environmental changes. His work has been recognized through various external roles, including serving as a reviewer for the Royal Society and as a member of the European Science Foundation.
University of Southampton • Southampton
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