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Jaco Baas is a Reader in Fine Particle Dynamics at Bangor University's School of Ocean Sciences, specializing in cohesive sediment dynamics, bedform processes, and submarine sediment gravity flows. He holds a PhD in Bedform Dynamics from Utrecht University (1993) and has held postdoctoral roles at institutions like Geomar (Germany) and the University of Bergen (Norway). His research integrates experimental and field-based approaches to address both fundamental and applied questions in sedimentology, including the role of biological and physical cohesion in fine-grained systems.
Education:
- BSc/MSc in Sedimentary Geology, Utrecht University (1988)
- PhD in Bedform Dynamics, Utrecht University (1993)
Research focuses on sediment transport mechanisms in fluvial, coastal, and deep-marine environments, with emphasis on cohesive sediment behavior, turbidity currents, and the impact of biological polymers. His work spans experimental flume studies, field observations (e.g., Dee Estuary), and mathematical modeling.
Key collaborations include projects funded by NERC, the European Research Council (GEOSTICK), and industry partners like Statoil. He has supervised 9 PhD students and led over 40 research projects, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through environmental applications like estuarine water quality.
Awards include the Marie Curie Research Fellowship and the Santander Mobility Award. His lab focuses on sediment dynamics, with ongoing projects exploring sticky sediment behavior and subaqueous bedform evolution.
