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David Thornalley

b. 1982

British paleoceanographer

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About David Thornalley

Born 1982. David Thornalley is a climatologist and oceanographer.

David John Robert Thornalley is a British paleoceanographer known for his work on North Atlantic circulation change during the Quaternary period. Thornalley holds masters and doctoral degrees from Churchill College, Cambridge. He is currently an associate professor in the department of Geography at University College London (UCL). Before working at UCL, he was a postdoctoral research scholar at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and a postdoctoral research associate at Cardiff University. Thornalley also holds a Professional Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education.

Awards

In 2015 Thornalley was awarded the UCL Student Choice Outstanding Teacher award.

In 2016 Thornalley was awarded a £100,000 Philip Leverhulme Prize for early-career researchers with internationally impactful research.

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Important facts

Born
28 July 1982
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Climatologist, oceanographer
Education
University of Cambridge, University College London
Employers
University College London
Also known as
D.J.R. Thornalley, David John Robert Thornalley

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Thornalley?

British paleoceanographer

When was David Thornalley born?

David Thornalley was born on 28 July 1982.

What is David Thornalley's occupation?

David Thornalley is a climatologist and oceanographer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Thornalley

· Wikidata: Q60764307

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