Dr Martin Smith
| Biography | 2015–present: Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University 2012–2015: Junior Research Fellow, Clare College, University of Cambridge 2012: PhD, University of Toronto 2008: MA & MSc, Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge — 2022–2025: Director of Education, Department of Earth Sciences 2023–2027: Editorial Board, Palaeontology & Papers in Palaeontology |
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| Teaching and Learning | I teach undergraduate courses covering the interactions of life and its environment, integrating palaeoecology, astrobiology, and research frontiers. I also contribute to taught masters' programmes in data science. I am a senior fellow of the higher education academy. |
| PhD Supervision Availability | Yes |
| PhD Topics | I am currently inviting proposals for postgraduate research projects in palaeobiology and phylogenetic methods (Masters by Research or PhD). Please get in touch for more information. Undergraduate research projects are also available for Durham and non-Durham students. Palaeontological Association bursaries may be of interest to potential applicants. |