Jonathan Dale

Dr. Jonathan Dale is a Lecturer in Physical Geography at the University of Reading's Faculty of Environment. His research focuses on coastal and estuarine geomorphology, wetland restoration, intertidal morphology, and applications of unmanned aerial systems (UAVs) in environmental monitoring.

• PhD from University of Brighton (2018)
• Former positions at Coventry University (2019-2022) and University of Brighton (2018-2019)
• Council Member of the Estuarine and Coastal Sciences Association (2017-present)

Current research examines sediment dynamics in managed realignment sites, UAV-based coastal ecosystem monitoring, and the interplay between hydrodynamics and habitat development in tidal environments. His work often incorporates collaborations with the Environment Agency, Natural England, and Natural Resources Wales.

Recent publications highlight trends in coastal restoration techniques, sediment analysis for habitat conservation, and the application of remote sensing technologies in intertidal zone studies. Specific subfields include saltmarsh habitat resilience, nature-based coastal defenses, creek system development, UAV-based ecological engineering, and tidal flat sedimentation.

Jonathan leads undergraduate teaching in remote sensing and earth observation, while maintaining active collaborations with UK-based environmental agencies. He utilizes advanced geospatial tools and contributes to coastal management policy through empirical research and case studies.

His laboratory and team affiliations include the Environmental Science Research Division at the University of Reading, where he continues to investigate the long-term effectiveness of coastal wetland restoration schemes and sedimentary processes in tidal environments.