Professor Michael Bickle FRS

Michael Bickle is a geologist who studies the evolution of the Earth. His research focuses on tectonics and geochemistry, and he combines field research projects and physical modelling in order to better understand the processes that control global evolution and its surface environment.

Much of Michael’s work relates to tectonic processes within the Earth, whilst his other studies have examined the thermal evolution of mountain belts. In addition, he has used the geochemistry of rivers to evaluate both long-term fluxes to oceans and long-term climate change. His research interests also extend to geological carbon storage, including assessments of natural carbon dioxide storage.

Michael is the Director of the Cambridge Centre for Carbon Capture and Storage. In 2003, he was awarded the Coke Medal of the Geological Society of London.

Subject groups

  • Earth and Environmental Sciences

    Geology, Geochemistry, Climate sciences

Professor Michael Bickle FRS
Elected 2007
Committees Participated Role
Research Grants Committee: Physical Sciences January 2024 - December 2026 Member
Shale Gas Steering Group March 2018 - December 2022 Member
Royal Society Leverhulme Trust Sr. R'search F'ship Panel January 2018 - December 2020 Member
International Exchanges Committee January 2017 - December 2022 Member
Sectional Committee 5: Earth & environmental sciences December 2015 - November 2018 Member
Research Appointment Panel A(i) January 2008 - December 2010 Member