Nicholas Felstead

Dr. Nicholas Felstead is a Lecturer in Geography at Swansea University's Department of Geography within the School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics. His research focuses on Quaternary environmental change, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, and archaeological geology. He teaches core modules including 'Earth Systems', 'Environmental Dynamics', and fieldwork methodologies.

His work integrates geological and archaeological approaches to study human-environment interactions, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Notable research includes studies on the Cuatrociénegas Basin (Mexico) involving paleovegetation analysis, groundwater dynamics, and human footprint preservation.

He advises students on dissertation projects through structured support groups and contributes to the university's research environment through collaborative projects. His teaching emphasizes field-based learning and quantitative methods in geography.