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University of Leeds

Geoscience Geophysics Seismology Remote Sensing Archaeology Geology Geosciences

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Professor Adam Booth serves as Professor of Applied Geophysics and Communication in the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability at the University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Environment. He earned his PhD in Near Surface Geophysics, MSc in Exploration Geophysics, BSc in Geophysical Sciences, and PGCert in Academic Practice, all from the University of Leeds. His research focuses on near-surface geophysics, including reflection seismology, ground-penetrating radar, fibre-optic sensing, glaciology, geothermal energy, archaeology, data processing, and field geophysics. Booth leads the MSc Exploration Geophysics programme, teaches undergraduate modules, supervises dissertations with near-surface field data, and mentors early-career researchers in teaching. He manages the Fibre Optic Facility and serves on the Geosolutions Leeds Management Board as Schools Liaison Lead. As a Fellow of the Geological Society and the Higher Education Academy, he contributes to public engagement through initiatives like Quantum Sauce and has featured in BBC's 'Animals with Cameras' documentary on meerkat radar studies. Booth is an Associate Editor for The Cryosphere (EGU, since 2020) and Near Surface Geophysics (EAGE, 10 years), and a committee member of the Geological Society's Near Surface Geophysics Group, convening postgraduate symposia and fieldwork funding.