Graham Rush

Graham Rush is a Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University within the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing. He is actively involved in research and teaching related to physical geography, sea-level change, and geospatial technologies. His work bridges field-based investigations, laboratory analysis, numerical modeling, and spatial analysis using GIS and remote sensing.

Research Interests: Graham's research centers on reconstructing past sea-level changes to understand ice-sheet histories and ocean circulation patterns, particularly during warm periods such as the Last Interglacial. His interdisciplinary approach integrates geological data with modeling to assess long-term sea-level rise hazards in Europe due to ice-sheet melt. He has led studies on rapid sea-level rise events around 8,500 years ago, linking them to the collapse of the Laurentide Ice Sheet and broader climate shifts. His current focus is the RISeR project, which uses offshore sedimentary archives from the North Sea to develop high-resolution reconstructions of relative sea-level change in northwest Europe.

Research Trends: His publications and projects demonstrate consistent focus on paleo-sea level reconstruction, climate-ice sheet interactions, and the application of geospatial tools (GIS, remote sensing) in Earth system science. The work contributes to understanding past climate analogs for future global warming scenarios, particularly regarding ice-sheet stability and coastal vulnerability.

• Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned.

Advising and Grants: While no named students or grants are listed, Graham leads and contributes to significant research initiatives such as the RISeR project, indicating active grant involvement. He likely supervises undergraduate and potentially postgraduate students through his teaching and research activities in geography and environmental science programs.

Labs, Teams, and Collaborations: Graham is part of the academic team in the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett. He collaborates on the RISeR project and has prior affiliations with the University of Leeds and the British Antarctic Survey, suggesting strong connections to polar and Quaternary research communities.