Toby Tonkin

Dr. Toby Tonkin is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science at the University of Northampton, School of Science. He specializes in geomorphology, glaciology, and remote sensing, with extensive fieldwork experience in high-mountain, subarctic, and arctic environments.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) in Geography, Nottingham Trent University (2011)
• Postgraduate studies in Global Environmental Change, King’s College London (2012)
• Doctoral studies, Nottingham Trent University (Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship)
• PGCert in Higher Education, University of Derby (2017)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Career History:

• Hourly Paid Lecturer & Research Assistant, Nottingham Trent University (2013-2016)
• Lecturer in Physical Geography, University of Derby (2016-2021)
• Senior Lecturer, University of Northampton (2021-present)

Teaching areas: Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Geohazards, and Geomorphology.

Research Interests: Toby's research focuses on glacial landforms, examining their internal structure, formation during deglaciation, and palaeoclimatic significance. Key methodologies include UAV-based surveys, Schmidt Hammer dating, and computer-vision techniques for historical glacier reconstruction. His work contributes to understanding glacial transitions in the British Isles and Arctic regions.

Publication Focus: Recent articles emphasize glacial landform evolution, dating techniques, and educational practices in geography. Research demonstrates consistent themes in paraglacial processes, remote sensing applications, and Quaternary environmental change across Alpine, Scottish, and Scandinavian contexts.

Awards & Recognition:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship, Nottingham Trent University

Projects & Grants: Funded by EU-INTERACT, Quaternary Research Association, and British Society for Geomorphology. Current projects include:

• Connecting the Active Quarter (Co-Investigator, 2024-2025)
• Ecological status of Broadwater SSSI (Co-Investigator, 2024)
• Brackmills Industrial Estate Green Corridor mapping (Co-Investigator, 2022)

Advising: Actively accepting PhD students in environmental science and geomorphology.