Philip Leadbitter

Philip Leadbitter is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, specializing in the Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure (PSDI) project. His research focuses on digital lab notebooks, paperless note-taking systems, and the use of autonomous underwater platforms for oceanographic data collection in remote marine regions.

• Current research explores human and technological barriers to transitioning from paper-based to digital data management in teaching laboratories.
• Develops methodologies for analyzing high-frequency thermistor data from ocean gliders to quantify turbulent mixing processes.

His work contributes to improving data integrity and connectivity in marine science through technological innovation. Philip collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute and Ocean Energy research groups.