Simon Kelley

Simon Kelley is Interim Executive Dean for the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

His research interests cover a wide range of Earth Science, and he has developed several techniques for dating geological processes involving focussed lasers, both UV and IR, to melt minute samples to release and measure noble gases in rocks and minerals. This has led him to date a huge range of geological processes including:

• Tectonic movements, uplift and erosion of ancient mountain belts.
• Large meteorite impacts on Earth, and also dating processes on other solar system bodies by studying meteorites.
• The eruption of ancient volcanic provinces. 

His research interests extend beyond pure science and include technology enhanced learning and online learning tools. He’s involved in projects within the Wolfson OpenScience Laboratory, leading development of the Virtual Microscope for Earth sciences.