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Professor Matthias Green is a distinguished Physical Oceanographer at Bangor University's School of Ocean Sciences, holding a Personal Chair since 2019. His career spans over two decades of research on tidal dynamics, ocean circulation, and Earth system interactions across geological time scales. He leads significant research projects including 'Climate conditions of Archaean Earth' and previously directed the 'Milankovitch and Tidal Cycle History (MATCH)' project.
- Structural and civil engineering UD (Chalmers University of Technology)
- MSc in Physical Oceanography (Gothenburg University)
- PhD in Physical Oceanography (Gothenburg University)
Professor Green's research focuses on how tides interact with other Earth system components across various time scales. His work examines tidally driven mixing effects on large-scale ocean circulation and climate, impacts of sea-level change on tidal energy dissipation, ice-ocean-climate interactions, and tidal dynamics during mass extinction events. He employs both observational data and sophisticated modeling approaches to investigate these complex systems, contributing significantly to our understanding of Earth's past, present, and future climate.
His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research connecting tidal dynamics with broader Earth system processes. The articles span paleoceanography, climate modeling, ice sheet dynamics, and marine ecosystem studies, demonstrating how tidal processes influence everything from deep-time climate evolution to contemporary coral reef resilience. A notable pattern is the increasing integration of tidal modeling with climate prediction frameworks across multiple geological eras.
- NERC Advanced Fellowship (GBP480,000, 2008)
- Santander Mobility Award to visit IDL, Lisbon (£770, 2018)
- Milankovitch and Tidal Cycle History (MATCH): NERC standard grant (GBP320,000 to Bangor, 2019-2023)
- Climate controllers of Archaean Earth: Leverhulme Trust research grant (GBP 248,800 to Bangor, 2021-2025)
Professor Green has demonstrated exceptional mentorship, having led 5 PhD students to completion while co-supervising 4 others. Currently, he leads 4 PhD projects and co-supervises 4 more, focusing on deep-time tidal modeling, Snowball Earth scenarios, climate dynamics during mass extinctions, and tectonic reconstruction accuracy. His grant portfolio exceeds £1.2 million, including major projects like FASTNEt (Fluxes Across the Sloping Topography of the North East Atlantic) and 'A nutrient and carbon pump over mid-ocean ridges,' reflecting his leadership in securing competitive research funding across multiple disciplines.
His research integrates with several collaborative networks including the Challenger Society for Marine Science, where he served on Council (2014-2022) with portfolio for awards and as honorary secretary. He actively contributes to public engagement through media appearances including BBC Springwatch and New York Times features on solar eclipses, demonstrating commitment to translating complex oceanographic concepts for broader audiences while maintaining rigorous scientific standards in his field.
