Jonathan Nott

Professor Jonathan Nott is an Adjunct Professor in the College of Science and Engineering at James Cook University, where he has been since its founding in 1995. His research focuses on reconstructing environmental changes and extreme events such as tropical cyclones, tsunamis, and river floods. He pioneered methods for determining paleo-cyclone intensities using isotopic analysis in stalagmites and hydrodynamic equations for coastal boulder movement. Notable contributions include the first long-term tropical cyclone records in Australia and authoring the seminal book Extreme Events: Physical Reconstruction and Risk Assessment (2006). His work integrates geomorphological field surveys with climate science to assess natural hazard risks across northern Australia, the Pacific, and Asia. Nott has conducted post-event analyses of major cyclones and tsunamis over the past 20 years, contributing to over 90 peer-reviewed articles. His research emphasizes long-term natural variability in tropical cyclone activity and its implications for future climate scenarios.

Education: PhD from the University of Wollongong (1991), prior research appointments at Australian National University and Charles Darwin University.

Research Interests: Long-term records of natural hazards, paleotempestology, coastal geomorphology, and disaster risk assessment. His studies combine sedimentary deposits with historical climatic and environmental data to understand extreme event patterns. He has developed innovative techniques for reconstructing cyclone intensities and storm surges, advancing methodologies in paleohazards research.

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, his extensive publication record and field surveys indicate sustained research funding. No formal advisee list is provided in the text.

Labs/Teams: Associated with James Cook University’s Centre for Disaster Solutions, contributing to applied research in disaster mitigation and risk management.