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Professor Kathy Whaler is a distinguished Professor of Geophysics at the School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh, with extensive research experience in Earth's magnetic field and core dynamics. Her academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to geomagnetism and geophysical inverse theory.
Her primary research interests include geomagnetism, dynamics and thermal history of the Earth's core, geophysical inverse theory, and electromagnetic induction. Professor Whaler's work focuses on understanding secular variation, core flow, outer core dynamics, and magnetotellurics, employing both satellite observations and ground-based measurements to model Earth's interior processes. Her fingerprint analysis shows strong engagement with topics including Secular Variation (100%), Magma (52%), Observatory studies (48%), and Magnetotellurics (48%).
Professor Whaler's recent publications demonstrate continued productivity and relevance in her field, with multiple 2025 papers addressing cutting-edge questions in core dynamics and lithospheric structure. Her work spans from fundamental core processes to practical applications like understanding how subsurface electrical properties affect power grids.
- 29th Gunning Victoria Jubilee Prize Lectureship (1998)
- Associate Fellow (2022)
- Award for services to geophysics (2019)
- Bullard Lecturer (Dec 2012)
- Chair, International Scientific Review Panel, FutureEO Programme (2024)
Professor Whaler actively supervises graduate students and leads multiple research projects with significant funding from organizations including the British Geological Survey, Met Office, and European Space Agency. Her research has practical applications for understanding geological hazards and infrastructure resilience, as demonstrated by media coverage of her work on magma systems in Ethiopia. Her international collaborations span continents, reflecting the global significance of her research on Earth's deep interior processes.
