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Dr Jon Radley is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. His career spans 30 years in museum geology and natural science, focusing on public science interpretation, collecting philosophies, and geoconservation. He holds multiple advanced degrees including a PhD from the University of Portsmouth.
Education:
- BSc (Oxford Polytechnic)
- MSc (University of Keele)
- MSc (University College London)
- PgDip (University of Leicester)
- PhD (University of Portsmouth)
His research interests center on Jurassic and Cretaceous stratigraphy, particularly the Lower/Middle Jurassic of central England and non-marine Lower Cretaceous strata of southern England. He also explores Early-Mid Triassic paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Recent publications focus on dinosaur taxonomy, Jurassic bioerosion processes, and Mesozoic marine ecosystems. His work bridges academic research with public engagement through museum collaborations.
Publications highlight contributions to theropod dinosaur studies, trace fossil analysis, and regional geological histories. Though no awards are explicitly mentioned, his extensive publication record reflects sustained scholarly contribution.
His research aligns with the School's Earth Science research themes, contributing to undergraduate teaching and public outreach initiatives. As an honorary fellow, he collaborates with museum networks and maintains active fieldwork in key UK geological sites.
