John Gunn

Professor John Gunn is an Honorary Professor at the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. He specializes in karst environments and limestone geology, combining scientific research with active speleology. His roles include President of the British Cave Research Association and Joint Editor of their journal, Cave and Karst Science. Gunn has explored caves in over 50 countries, contributing to global understanding of cave ecosystems and geoheritage conservation.

His research interests focus on karst hydrogeology, cave climate dynamics (e.g., radon and CO₂), and the evolution of karst landforms. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address environmental challenges in karst regions, such as water resource management and biodiversity protection. Recent studies include high-resolution monitoring of karst systems and the impact of hydrological extremes on cave ecosystems.

Gunn’s publications span hydrogeology, speleothem studies, and environmental toxicology, with a geographic focus on the UK and international sites like Ethiopia. He advocates for the conservation of cave resources and integrates fieldwork with advanced analytical techniques.