James Rothwell
Reader at Alliance Manchester Business School

Schools
- Alliance Manchester Business School
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Biography
Alliance Manchester Business School
Biography
James Rothwell is a Reader in Physical Geography at the University of Manchester with expertise in water quality, soil pollution, hydrology and environmental modelling. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and has over £10 million of active research grants on which he is a named investigator. Recent research has been centred upon the implementation of nature-based solutions for tackling flooding and pollution in urban environments.
Professional
- 2017 - date: Reader in Physical Geography, School of Environment, Education & Development, The University of Manchester.
- 2014 - 2017: Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, School of Environment, Education & Development, The University of Manchester.
- 2008 - 2014: Lecturer in Physical Geography, School of Environment, Education & Development, The University of Manchester.
- 2006 - 2008: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dept. of Environmental & Geographical Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University.
- 2006: Fixed-term Lecturer in Physical Geography, School of Environment & Development, The University of Manchester.
Educational
- 2002 - 2006: PhD, Geography, School of Environment & Development, The University of Manchester.
- 1999 - 2002: BSc Hons Geography, School of Geography, The University of Manchester.
Administrative duties
- Deputy Head of Geography (2016-present).
- Director of Undergraduate Studies for Geography (2014-present).
- Admissions Officer for Geography (2009-2014).
- Keswick pre-registration fieldcourse convenor (2011-2013).
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