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Office: 211 Marine Centre Wales Ìý ÌýÌýPhone:Ìý01248 382803

Email: m.austin@bangor.ac.uk

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I am an observational oceanographer and specialise in the hydro- and morpho-dynamics of the inter-tidal and shallow sub-tidal regions of the coastal ocean.ÌýMy present research at ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É includes:

• Increasing our understanding of gravel barrier dynamics and resilience in a changing climate. Through the NERC-funded project #gravelbeach, it will deliver new scientific advances through an integrated and comprehensive morphosedimentary evaluation, intense field observations, targeted laboratory experiments, and numerical model development/simulation. This research involves UK-wide collaboration with multiple academic and industry partners.
• The turbulent flow dynamics around offshore infrastructure and sub-sea cables that result in changes to the seabed habitat, the vertical mixing of heat and nutrients through the water column and physical impacts to the infrastructure. This research is funded through NERC and ESPRC projects and involves significant collaboration with industry partners from the Marine Renewable Energy sector. Ìý
• The dynamics of large-scale turbulent motions in tidally energetic regions. This EPSRC- and NRN-funded work seeks to quantify large-scale turbulent motions and assess the impacts on tidal energy extraction and infrastructure. Observational field experiments are being undertaken in the Menai Strait and around north Wales, and include industry collaborators from UK, Europe and the USA.

I graduated from Plymouth University in 2002 with a BSc in Ocean Science and completed my PhD in gravel beach morphodynamics at Loughborough University in 2005. I have subsequently been a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at: Plymouth University (2005 - 2007, Cross-shore sediment transport on sandy beaches); Loughborough University (2007, Dust generation on an Arctic pro-glacial flood plain); before returning once again to Plymouth (2007 - 2010, Impacts of offshore wave energy arrays on seabed and shoreline processes; and 2010 - 2013, Dynamics of rip currents and implication for beach safety).ÌýÌýResearch Areas

• Sediment Dynamics and Morphology
• Ocean Physics

• PhD: Swash-groundwater interactions on a natural gravel beach
  Loughborough University,
• BSc: Ocean Sciences
  University of Plymouth,

PhD Students

• Guy Walker-Springett
• Natasha Lucas
• Alex Virod

Masters Teaching

I offer both MSc and MSci research projects on shallow water physical oceanography and sediment dynamics processes, and contribute to several taught MSc modules.

Undergraduate Teaching

I am the progarmme organiser for the BSC Geological Oceanography degree and am the module organiser for OSX-3006 and OSX-3007, and contribute to OSX-1000, OSX-2000, OSX-2004, OSX-2006, DXX-2007, OSX-3000, DXX-3018 and OSX-4023.

Project 1:

I am keen to develop a PhD project with a student to investigate the sediment resuspension and scour that occurs when sub-sea cables are exposed by bedform migration on the energetic continental shelf.

It is hypothesised that wake effects from emplaced objects on the seabed modify bedform migration rates through increased turbulent velocities and lead to a higher incidence of cable damage.

This project links with the Marine Renewable Energy industry and at the finer scale aims to take field measurements of turbulent flows and sediment suspension over a section of free-spanning sub-sea cable.

Wider-scale observations will aim to link far-field changes in bedform migration (and hence cable exposure) rates to wake effects of emplaced objects.Ìý

Project 2:

I am interested in developing a PhD project with a potential student to investigate the coupling between the sub-tidal and inter-tidal sections of the beachface and a dynamic aeolian sand dune field.

It is hypothesised that over-stabilised sand dunes minimise the exchange of sand between dunes and beachface, and combined with storm-driven offshore sand transport, result in a lowering the beach elevation and enhanced wave energy flux impacting the dune foot.

Long-term large-scale dyanmics of an extensive offshore sandbank system appear to exert a significant alongshore control on the wave impacts experienced by the dune foot.

This project is based in North Wales and could potentially collaborate with National Resources Wales.

2025

• E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu
  Morris-Webb, E. S., Austin, M., Cousens, C., Kent, N., Gosney, K. & Tenbrink, T., 9 Ebr 2025, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Yn: Ocean and Society. 2, 9793.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Austin, M., Unsworth, C., Van Landeghem, K. & Lincoln, B., 16 Ion 2025, Yn: Ocean Science. 21, 1, t. 81-91 egusphere-2024-2056.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Cousens, C., Kent, N., Gosney, K., Morris-Webb, L., Tenbrink, T. & Austin, M., 7 Ebr 2025, 39 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adoddiad Arall

2024

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Lake, T., Glasby, D., Horrillo-Caraballo, J., Togneri, M., Masters, I., Austin, M. & Lincoln, B., 31 Gorff 2024, Yn: International Marine Energy Journal. 7, 1, t. 11-24
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu
  Roome, E., Robins, P., Ahmadian, R., Austin, M., Hanousek, N., Guo, B. & Neill, S., 18 Hyd 2024, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Yn: Renewable Energy. 237, 121601.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Whitton, T., Austin, M., Newbould, A., Kennedy, H., Allender, S., Cavan, E., Parker, R., North, C., Hatchman, J. & Hiddink, J. G., 1 Gorff 2024, ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É. 18 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adoddiad Arall

2023

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Neill, S., Fairley, I., Rowlands, S., Young, S., Hill, T., Unsworth, C., King, N., Roberts, M., Austin, M., Hughes, P., Masters, I., Owen, A., Powell, B., Reeve, D. E. & Lewis, M., 1 Maw 2023, Yn: Renewable Energy. 205, t. 447-460
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Davies, A. G., Robins, P., Austin, M. & Walker-Springett, G., 15 Ion 2023, Yn: Continental Shelf Research. 253, 104903.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Unsworth, C., Austin, M., Van Landeghem, K., Couldrey, A., Whitehouse, R., Lincoln, B., Doole, S. & Worrall, P., Medi 2023, Yn: Coastal Engineering. 184, 22 t., 104309.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Unsworth, C., Austin, M., Van Landeghem, K., Couldrey, A. & Whitehouse, R., 1 Ion 2023, t. 299-306. 7 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Forino, G., Yorke, L., Robinson, G., Austin, M., Sieradzan, K. & Hewitt, J., 28 Meh 2023, Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers .
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad arall › Cyfraniad Arall › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Ward, S. & Austin, M., 31 Maw 2023, The Conversation.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyhoeddiad arbenigol › Erthygl

2022

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Van Landeghem, K., Unsworth, C., Austin, M. & Waggitt, J., 23 Mai 2022.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Crynodeb
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Lucas, N., Austin, M., Rippeth, T., Powell, B. & Wakonigg, P., Gorff 2022, Yn: Renewable Energy. 194, t. 259-272
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Unsworth, C., Austin, M. & Van Landeghem, K., 23 Mai 2022.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Crynodeb

2021

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Austin, M. & Walker-Springett, G., 1 Tach 2021, Geography Review, 35, 2, t. 8-13 6 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyhoeddiad arbenigol › Erthygl
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Austin, M. & Walker-Springett, G., 13 Ion 2021, Yn: Journal of Coastal Conservation. 25, 1, 10.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Sylw/Dadl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Simpson, J., Woolway, I., Scannell, B., Austin, M., Powell, B. & Maberly, S. C., Meh 2021, Yn: Water Resources Research. 57, 6, 2020WR029441.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2020

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Poate, T. G., Masselink, G., Austin, M., Inch, K., Dickson, M. & McCall, R. D., 1 Chwef 2020, Yn: Geomorphology. 350, 106880.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2018

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Poate, T. G., Masselink, G., Austin, M., Dickson, M. & McCall, R. T., Ion 2018, Yn: Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface. 123, 1, t. 97-123
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2017

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Conley, D., Austin, M., Davidson, I., Buscombe, D. & Masselink, G., 17 Meh 2017.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  McCall, R. T., Masselink, G., Austin, M., Poate, T. & Jager, T., Meh 2017, t. 1658-1669.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Papur › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2016

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Ruju, A., Conley, D., Masselink, G., Austin, M. J., Puleo, J., Lanckriet, T. & Foster, D., 1 Gorff 2016, Yn: Coastal Engineering. 113, July, t. 47-61
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Turner, I. L., Rau, G. C., Austin, M. J. & Andersen, M. S., Gorff 2016, Yn: Coastal Engineering. 113, t. 104-116
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Austin, M., 27 Gorff 2016, The Conversation.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyhoeddiad arbenigol › Erthygl

2015

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Scott, T., Austin, M. J., Masselink, G. & Russell, P., 30 Hyd 2015, Yn: Coastal Engineering. 107, t. 53-69
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2014

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Scott, T., Masselink, G., Austin, M. J. & Russell, P., 15 Chwef 2014, Yn: Geomorphology. 214
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Poate, T., Masselink, G., Russell, P. & Austin, M., 1 Ebr 2014, Yn: Marine Geology. 350, t. 97-111
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Masselink, G., Austin, M. J., Scott, T., Poate, T. & Russell, P., 2 Awst 2014, Yn: Geomorphology. 226, t. 76-93
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2013

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Turner, I. L., Rau, G. C., Andersen, M. S., Austin, M. J., Puleo, J. A. & Masselink, G., 2013, Yn: Journal of Coastal Research. 65, S2, t. 1886-1891
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Austin, M. J., Masselink, G., McCall, R. T. & Poate, T. G., Awst 2013, Yn: Journal of Marine Systems. 123-124, t. 19-32
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Austin, M. J., Scott, T. M., Russell, P. E. & Masselink, G., 1 Hyd 2013, Yn: Journal of Coastal Research. 29, 2, t. 283-300 18 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Austin, M. J., Masselink, G., Scott, T. M. & Russell, P. E., 16 Rhag 2013, Yn: Continental Shelf Research. 75, t. 28-40
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2011

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Austin, M. J., Masselink, G., Russell, P. E., Turner, I. L. & Blenkinsopp, C. E., Awst 2011, Yn: Coastal Engineering. 58, 8, t. 690-705
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Bullard, J. E. & Austin, M. J., Meh 2011, Yn: Aeolian Research. 3, 1, t. 43-54
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Scott, T. M., Russell, P. E., Masselink, G., Austin, M. J., Wills, S. & Wooler, A., 9 Mai 2011, Rip Currents: Beach Safety, Physical Oceanogaphy, and Wave Modeling. Leatherman, S. & Fletemeyer, J. (gol.). CRC Press, t. 225-242 18 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod

2010

• Cyhoeddwyd
  MacMahan, J., Brown, J., Brown, J., Thornton, E., Reniers, A., Stanton, T., Henriquez, M., Gallagher, E., Morrison, J., Austin, M. J., Scott, T. & Senechal, N., 15 Ion 2010, Yn: Marine Geology. 268, 1-4, t. 1-15
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Austin, M., Scott, T., Brown, J., Brown, J., MacMahan, J., Russell, P. E. & Masselink, G., 31 Mai 2010, Yn: Continental Shelf Research. 30, 9, t. 1149-1165
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