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Personal profile
Biography
I am a geomorphologist with research interests in coastal landforms and morphological behaviour at timescales ranging from seasons to millennia. I also apply that understanding to the practicalities of coastal management, especially in the area of climate change adaptation.
I use field mapping, coring, seismic stratigraphy, ground-penetrating radar and historical records (maps and air photos) to assess the record of coastal change and am interested in the role of secular changes in climate and sea level, as well as episodic changes (storms and tsunami) as drivers of change. I have a particular interest in the role of geological parameters as constraints on coastal behaviour.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, PhD (Geology), University of Natal
Award Date: 1 Dec 1991
Master, MSc, University of Natal
Award Date: 1 Dec 1987
Bachelor, BSc Geology, Queens University Belfast
Award Date: 30 Jun 1985
External positions
Coastal Specialist, Natural Environment Advisory Group, National Trust
3 Mar 2020 → …
Honorary Research Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal
1 May 2018 → 30 Apr 2021
CNPQ Special Visiting Professor, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
9 Feb 2017 → 9 Nov 2017
Climate NI Steering Group, Climate NI
2014 → …
CNPQ Special Visiting Professor, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
20 Feb 2013 → 20 Feb 2016
Visiting Fellow Climate Change Adaptation Programme, Griffith University Queensland
Feb 2010 → Mar 2010
Research Fellow, Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines, Western Carolina University
2010 → 2015
Sir Alan Sewell Visiting Scholar, Griffith University Queensland
Jul 2008 → Aug 2008
Chair, Northern Ireland Coastal and Marine Forum
2006 → 2013
Keywords
- QE Geology
- Marine and coastal geology
- GB Physical geography
- coastal geomorphology
- G Geography (General)
- coastal management, climate change adaptation
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Alluvial fan-deltas of the Comau Fjord, North Patagonian Andean Basin (Chile): a classification proposal
Soto, M., Gonzalez, N., Arriagada-Gonzalez, J., Prebianca, M. & Cooper, A., 18 May 2026, In: Anthropocene Coasts. 9, p. 1-16 16 p., 26.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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AN INTEGRATED PHYSICAL–ENVIRONMENTAL PROTOCOL FOR SHORELINE HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Rangel-Buitrago, N., Neal, W., Galgani, F. & Cooper, A., 30 Mar 2026, In: Total Environmant Advances. 17, p. 1-19 19 p., 200143.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A taxonomy-inspired hierarchical classification of plastic litter
Rangel-Buitrago, N., Paternina-Ramos, A., Brabo, L., Filho, F. J. S., Ben-Haddad, M., García-Romero, L., Peña-Alonso, C., Martín, J. G., Cooper, J. A. G., Neal, W. J., Galgani, F. & Giarrizzo, T., 30 Sept 2026, In: Anthropocene. 55, p. 1-17 17 p., 100561.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bio-mediated cementation of supratidal beach sediments associated with groundwater springs
Garner, T. & Cooper, A., 30 Jun 2026, In: Sedimentology. 73, 4, p. 1271-1285 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From categories to producers: Dual regulatory and Anthropocene-based classification of macrolitter on an uninhabited Caribbean island
Rangel-Buitrago, N., Paternina-Ramos, A., Brabo, L., Jailton Silva Filho, F., Giarrizzo, T., Ben-Haddad, M., García-Romero, L., Peña-Alonso, C., Guillermo Martín, J., Cooper, A., Neal, W. & Galgani, F., 30 Jun 2026, In: Marine Pollution Bulletin. 227, p. 1-13 13 p., 119541.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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20th Congress of the International Union for Quaternary Research
Callard, L. (Participant), Plets, R. (Participant), Cooper, A. (Participant), Long, A. (Participant), Kelley, J. (Participant), Belknap, D. (Participant), Edwards, R. (Participant), Quinn, R. (Participant) & Jackson, D. (Participant)
25 Jul 2019 → 31 Jul 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Uniform of Debris (art installation)
Cooper, A. (Speaker)
Aug 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Human Response to Coastal climate change impacts
Cooper, A. (Speaker)
Jan 2015Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2014
Quinn, R. (Participant), Plets, R. (Participant), Callard, S. L. (Participant), Cooper, A. (Participant), Long, A. (Participant), Edwards, R. (Participant), Jackson, D. (Participant), Belknap, D. F. (Participant), Kelley, J. (Participant), Long, D. (Participant), Milne, G. A. (Participant) & Monteys, X. (Participant)
27 Apr 2014 → 2 May 2014Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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American Geophysical Union
Quinn, R. (Participant), Plets, R. (Participant), Callard, L. (Participant), Cooper, A. (Participant), Long, A. (Participant), Belknap, D. F. (Participant), Edwards, R. (Participant), Jackson, D. (Participant), Kelley, J. (Participant), Long, D. (Participant), Milne, G. A. (Participant) & Monteys, X. (Participant)
9 Dec 2013 → 13 Dec 2013Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
Press/Media
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Royaume-Uni: à Happisburgh, la peur de «glisser doucement dans la mer»
24/09/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site
2/12/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Audio fingerprinting: The secrets of sand begin to emerge
28/10/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Profiles
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Coastal Monitoring and Adaptation Planning
Jackson, D. (PI), Grottoli, E. (CoI), Cooper, A. (CoI) & Condell, J. (CoI)
1/04/25 → 31/03/29
Project: Research
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Northern Ireland Historical Shoreline Analysis
Jackson, D. (PI) & Cooper, A. (CoI)
Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs (DAERA) of Northern Ireland (UK)
4/01/22 → 30/04/23
Project: Research
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EPStromNet - Extant Peritidal Stromatolite Network. Global Partnership Seedcorn Fund
Cooper, A. (PI)
1/12/20 → 30/11/22
Project: Research
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Marine Cultural Heritage in Northern Mozambique Project
Forsythe, W. (PI), Cooper, A. (CoI), Hunter, W. R. (CoI), McGonigle, C. (CoI), Plets, R. (CoI) & Westley, K. (CoI)
1/02/19 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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Binevenagh Beach management plans
Cooper, A. (CoI) & Jackson, D. (PI)
1/04/18 → 31/07/19
Project: Research