Jonathan Paul

Jonathan Paul is a Senior Lecturer in Geosciences at the Department of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL). His research focuses on hydrogeology, geohazards (e.g., landslides, flooding), and community-led resilience-building through citizen science. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has worked at Imperial College London and UCL. Currently, he leads the MSc Engineering Geology & Hydrogeology program and teaches courses on water quality, plate kinematics, and Arduino programming.

• Education:
• PhD (2010-2014): University of Cambridge
• MSci Geophysics (2006-2010): Imperial College London

His research integrates disciplines like epidemiology, sub-surface engineering, and archaeology. Notable collaborations include projects on groundwater flooding in London, green rust geohazards with Imperial College, and sustainable cooling of the London Underground. He consults for UN agencies (UNICEF, UNCTAD) and frequently appears in media like BBC Radio 4 and The Guardian.

His articles explore topics such as landslide mechanics, climate stress impacts on livestock, and mobile technologies for disaster risk reduction. He leads the Climate Change and Disease Risk Mapping Group (CCDRMG) to map climate change and infectious diseases.

• Scientific Impact:
• Presenter at the American Geophysical Union’s Fall Meeting
• Awarded grants for projects like “Citizen Science for Hydrological Risk Reduction”

He coordinates the “Writing From Radius” arts residency exploring geological myths in southern England. His lab focuses on groundwater, urban geohazards, and citizen science applications in Nepal, Tanzania, and the Philippines.