Neil Davies

Neil Davies is a Researcher in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge, specializing in sedimentary geology and paleoenvironments. His work explores the deep-time co-evolution of life and Earth surface processes, utilizing original fieldwork across six continents to analyze strata from the Precambrian to Pliocene.

• Department: Earth Sciences
• Email: nsd27@cam.ac.uk

His research focuses on how organisms interacted with physical sedimentary processes over millions of years, with implications for evolutionary feedbacks and modern eco-geomorphic phenomena. Techniques include sedimentary logging, facies analysis, and advanced SEM work, complemented by meta-analysis of literature to understand ancient environmental changes.

Recent publications highlight his interest in ichnology, sedimentology, and planetary geology, with projects spanning the Silurian-Devonian terrestrialization process, Permian-Triassic extinction, and human impacts on geological systems. Collaborative and fieldwork-driven, his work bridges evolutionary biology and Earth science.

Neil mentors students in deep-time sedimentary-stratigraphic studies, emphasizing fieldwork and interdisciplinary approaches. His team trains in robust outcrop interpretation and sedimentary analysis to address gaps in knowledge about early land colonization and biogeomorphic feedbacks.