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Katherine Selby is a Senior Lecturer in Quaternary Science and Physical Geography at the University of York, serving as Director of the School of Natural Sciences. Her academic journey includes roles as Deputy Head of the Department of Environment and Geography (2015–2018) and Deputy Director of the School of Natural Sciences (2018–2020). She holds a PhD from Coventry University (focused on Late Quaternary sea-level changes) and a BSc from Manchester University.
Her research centers on three core areas: reconstructing past sea-level changes, investigating coastal environmental dynamics and their cultural impacts, and using pollen and diatom analyses for palaeoenvironmental reconstructions. Notable projects include studying the Churchill Barriers' environmental effects in Orkney, East African mangrove dynamics linked to sea-level changes, and North American saltmarsh accretion rates. She also explores diatomite deposition and dating potential, collaborating with Dr. Kirsty Penkman.
Her work spans grants totaling over £100,000, including projects on Scottish coastal interactions, Yorkshire pollen prediction, and diatomite studies. She supervises PhD students Paramita Punwong and Michelle Robinson, focusing on East African mangroves and the Churchill Barriers. Teaching responsibilities include Physical Geography and Environmental Science modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Her publications address climate change impacts, storm effects, and interdisciplinary approaches to coastal systems. Professional roles include Editorial Board membership for Scientific Reports and leadership in the Quaternary Research Association.
