Professor Graham Bird

Athro mewn Daearyddiaeth Ffisegol / Dirprwy Is-Ganghellor Cysylltiol / Cyfarwyddwr Addysgu a Dysgu

g.bird@bangor.ac.uk

+44 1248 383222

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Professor Graham Bird

Broadly I am a physical geographer and more specifically an environmental geochemist. My work has focused on the UK but also globally including such varied locations as Bulgaria, Canada, Indonesia, Kosovo and Romania.

I am the Associate pro-Vice Chancellor for Teaching and Learning at 麻豆传媒高清版, as well as being听 the Dean of Education and Student Experience for the College of Science and Engineering and Deputy Head of School for the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences.

Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor, Teaching & Learning

Dean of Education & Student Experience: College of Science & Engineering听

Deputy Head of School: School of Environmental and Natural Sciences

Admissions Tutor

Thoday Building Room F23

Email: g.bird@bangor.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)1248 383222

  • Arall: National Teaching Fellow
    Advance HE, 2023
  • Arall: Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
    Advance HE, 2022
  • Arall: PGCTHE
    Aberystwyth University, 2010
  • PhD: Geochemistry
    University of Wales, Aberystwyth, 2005
  • MSc: Environmental Techniques
    University of Wales, Aberystwyth, 2002
  • BSc: Geography
    University of Wales, Aberystwyth, 2000

I teach a number of modules in Geography and Environmental Science including field- and practical-based classes. Topics I teach range from introductory earth systems and processes to river systems, climate change and environmental geochemistry....and the works of Auguste Comte, Karl Popper and the development of Geography!

I am a National Teaching Fellow and Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Generally in the field of environmental geochemistry, with a particular interest in the impact of metal mining, metallurgy and mine tailings dam failures upon fluvial systems. Investigation into contaminant metal speciation using Sequential Extraction Procedures (SEPs) and the use of Pb isotopes as geochemical tracers of sediment and sediment-associated metal dispersal. Reconstruction of contaminant-dispersal and sedimentation histories using composite geochemical fingerprinting techniques and multivariate mixing models.

I am happy to discuss potential project ideas with prospective students. General areas could include: - environmental geochemistry in relation to metalliferous pollutants in waters, soils, sediments and other environmental (or biological) media. - river systems in relation to geochemistry and the use of geochemical tracers. - legacy stores and geochemical timebombs in relation to pollutant storage and (re)mobilization.

2023

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Macklin, M. G., Thomas, C., Mudbhatkal, A., Brewer, P. A., Hudson-Edwards, K., Lewin, J., Scussolini, P., D. Eilander, D., Lechner, A., Owen, J., Bird, G., Kemp, D. & Mangalaa, K., 22 Medi 2023, Yn: Science. 381, 6664, t. 1345-1350
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2021

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Bird, G., Hudson-Edwards, K., Byrne, P., Macklin, M., Brewer, P. & Williams, R., Tach 2021, Yn: Applied Geochemistry. 134, 11 t., 105086.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2019

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Hudson-Edwards, K. A., Byrne, P., Bird, G., Brewer, P. A., Burke, I. T., Jamieson, H. E., Macklin, M. G. & Williams, R. D., 16 Ebr 2019, Yn: Environmental Science and Technology. 53, 8, t. 4088鈥4098
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2018

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Ismaiel, I. A., Bird, G., McDonald, M., Perkins, W. & Jones, T., Ion 2018, Yn: Environmental Earth Sciences. 77, 2, 50.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Byrne, P., Hudson-Edwards, K., Bird, G., Macklin, M., Brewer, P., Williams, R. & Jamieson, H., Ebr 2018, Yn: Applied Geochemistry. 91, t. 64-74
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2016

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Perkins, W. T., Bird, G., Jacobs, S. R. & Devoy, C., 1 Maw 2016, Yn: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 23, 6, t. 5592-5608
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Bird, G., Rhag 2016, Yn: Environmental Science and Pollution Research.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2015

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Brewer, P., Bird, G. & Macklin, M. G., 8 Awst 2015, Yn: Applied Geochemistry. 64, t. 164-175
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Byrne, P., Hudson-Edwards, K., Macklin, M., Brewer, P., Bird, G. & Williams, R., 2015, Geophysical Research Abstracts. Cyfrol 17. EGU2015-6241
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd 鈥 Cyfraniad i Gynhadledd 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2014

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Bird, G., Bell, H. E. & Perkins, W. T., 1 Ebr 2014, Yn: Environmental Earth Sciences.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Boisa, N., Elom, N., Dean, J. R., Deary, M. E., Bird, G. & Entwistle, J. A., 1 Medi 2014, Yn: Environment International. 70, t. 132鈥142
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2013

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Boisa, N., Bird, G., Brewer, P. A., Dean, J. R., Entwistle, J. A., Kemp, S. & Macklin, M. G., 2013, Yn: Environment International. 60, t. 56-70
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2011

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Bird, G., Mai 2011, Yn: Environment International. 37, 4, t. 802-819
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2010

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Bird, G., Brewer, P. A., Macklin, M. G., Nikolova, M., Kotsev, T., Mollov, M. & Swain, C., 1 Chwef 2010, Yn: Water, Air and Soil Pollution. 206, 1-4, t. 105-127
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Bird, G., Brewer, P. A. & Macklin, M. G., 29 Ebr 2010, Yn: International Journal of River Basin Management. 8, 1, t. 63-78
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Bird, G., Brewer, P. A., Macklin, M. G., Nikolova, M., Kotsev, T., Mollov, M. & Swain, C., 1 Gorff 2010, Yn: Applied Geochemistry. 25, 7, t. 1070-1084
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Bird, G., Brewer, P. A., Macklin, M. G., Nikolova, M., Kotsev, T., Mollov, M. & Swain, C., 1 Meh 2010, Yn: Environmental Pollution. 158, 6, t. 2158-2169
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Bird, G., Brewer, P. A., Macklin, M. G., Nikolova, M., Kotsev, T., Sima, M. & Mollov, M., 2010, Proceedings of the 38th IAD Conference: Dresden, Germany.
    Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd 鈥 Cyfraniad i Gynhadledd 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2009

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Bird, G., Macklin, M. G., Brewer, P. A., Zaharia, S., Balteanu, D., Driga, B. & Serban, M., Rhag 2009, Yn: Environmental Geochemistry and Health. 31, 6, t. 741-758
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2008

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Bird, G., Brewer, P. A., Macklin, M. G., Balteanu, D., Serban, M., Driga, B. & Zaharia, S., 1 Rhag 2008, Yn: Applied Geochemistry. 23, 12, t. 3498-3518
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2006

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Macklin, M. G., Brewer, P. A., Hudson-Edwards, K., Bird, G., Coulthard, T., Dennis, I. A., Lechler, P., Miller, J. & Turner, J., 2006, Yn: Geomorphology. 79, 3-4, t. 423-447
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2005

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Bird, G., Brewer, P. A., Macklin, M. G., Serban, M., Balteanu, D. & Driga, B., 2005, Yn: Journal of Geochemical Exploration. 86, 1, t. 26-48
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2003

  • Cyhoeddwyd
    Bird, G., Brewer, P., Macklin, M., Balteanu, D., Driga, B., Serban, M. & Zaharia, S., 1 Ion 2003, Yn: Applied Geochemistry. 18, 10, t. 1583-1595
    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn 鈥 Erthygl 鈥 adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

  • 01/10/2014 鈥 14/12/2015 (Wedi gorffen)

2015: Global innovation Initiative: Prof Morag McDonald, Dr Graham Bird, Dr Paula Roberts, Dr Bill Perkins, Prof Jerry Miller et al., to investigate 鈥淓stablishing a network of research excellence for mine reclamation in Southeast Asia鈥. Awarded 拢150,000.

2014: Natural Environment Research Council (NE/M017486/1): to Prof Karen Hudson-Edwards, Prof Mark Macklin, Dr Paul Brewer, Dr Graham Bird, Dr Patrick Byrne to investigate 鈥淭he environmental impact of the Mount Polley mine tailings spill and related clean-up operations, British Columbia, Canada鈥. Awarded 拢51,960.

2013: British Council to Prof Morag McDonald, Dr Paula Roberts and Dr Graham Bird to investigate 鈥淭ransformation of degraded lands to productive landscapes鈥. Awarded 拢10,000.

Peer-reviewed contributions to symposia and compiled volumes

听Kotsev, T., Nikolova, M., Macklin, M.G., Brewer, P.A., Bird, G., Mollov, M., 2010. River water and river sediment contamination with As, Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn, in: Momchilova, A. (Ed.), Bulgaria Geographic Atlas. TANGRA TanNakRa, Sofia, pp. 201-203.

Bird, G., 2010. Sediment origin and dispersal dynamics in the lower Danube Basin. In, Bloesch, J., Teodorovic, I., Sandu, C. (2010). Proceedings of the 38th International Association Danube Research Conference, Dresden; Germany, June 2010.

Bird, G.,2010. Provenancing sources of Pb contamination in Mitrovica, Kosovo: implications for human health and environmental management. Proceedings of the 2010 Society of Environmental Geochemistry & Health Conference, Galway; Ireland, July 2010.

Brewer, P.A., Nikolova, M., Bird, G., Kotsev, T., Macklin, M.G., Mollov, M., Swain, C., 2005. Source to sink river pollution assessment in northern Bulgaria: preliminary results on contaminant delivery in the lower Danube basin, Proceedings of the 5th International SGEM Scientific Conference: Modern Management of Mine Producing, Geology and Environment Protection, pp. 387-396.

Serban, M., Balteanu, D., Macklin, M.G., Brewer, P.A., Bird, G., 2004. Mining activities and heavy metal river pollution in the Apuseni Mountains, Romania, in: Morell, M., Todorovik, O., Dimitrov, D., Selenica, A., Spirkovsky, Z. (Eds.), BALWOIS 2004: Conference on Water Observation and Information System for Decision Support. Ministry of Education and Science, Republic of Macedonia, Ohrid; Republic of Macedonia, pp. 1-11.

Bird, G., Macklin, M.G., Brewer, P.A., Balteanu, D., Driga, B., Zaharia, S., Serban, M., 2003. Environmental impacts of metal mining activities in Romania, in: Josan, N., Balteanu, D., Brewer, P.A., Macklin, M.G. (Eds.), The Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact of Industrial Tailings Ponds. University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania, pp. 87-96.

Bird, G., Brewer, P.A., Macklin, M.G., Balteanu, D., Driga, B., Serban, M., Zaharia, S., 2003. The impact and significance of metal mining activities on the environmental quality of Romanian river systems, in: CCMESI (Ed.), Proceedings of the First International Conference on Environmental Research and Assessment. University of Bucharest, Bucharest; Romania, pp. 316-332.

Brewer, P.A., Macklin, M.G., Balteanu, D., Coulthard, T.J., Driga, B., Howard, A.J., Bird, G., Zaharia, S., Serban, M., 2003. The tailings dam failures in Maramures County, Romania and their transboundary impacts on the river systems, in: Filho, W.L., Butorina, I. (Eds.), Approaches to Handling Environmental Problems in the Mining and Metallurgical Regions. Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp. 73-83.

Brewer, P.A., Macklin, M.G., Balteanu, D., Coulthard, T.J., Driga, B., Howard, A.J., Bird, G., Zaharia, S., Serban, M., 2002. The January and March tailings dam failures in Maramures County, Romania and their transboundary impacts on the river systems, in: Filho, W.L., Butorina, I. (Eds.), Approaches to Handling Environmental Problems in the Mining and Metallurgical Regions of NIS Countries: Proceedings of Advanced Research Workshop. NATO, Mariupol, Ukraine, pp. 56-64.

Reports

Bird, G. 2016. Assessment of proposed run-of-river hydro-electric scheme: Afon Conwy (AC) at Conwy Falls, Wales. Report for RWE.

Bird, G. 2015. Risk Assessment for bridge replacement and adjustments to weir on the Nant Gwydol, Powys, Wales. Report for Natural Resources Wales.

Bird, G. 2013. Geomorphological assessment of the Afon Anafon in relation to an abstraction licence application for the construction of a hydro-electric generation scheme. Report for John Howarth Hydropower Services.

Bird, G. 2013. Geomorphological assessment of the Nant y Waun Faith in relation to an abstraction licence application for the construction of a hydro-electric generation scheme. Report for Morben Hydro Ltd.

Bird, G. 2013. Geomorphological assessment of the Afon Cwm Mynach in relation to an abstraction licence application for the construction of a hydro-electric generation scheme. Report for Derwent Hydroelectical Power Ltd.

Bird, G. 2013. Geomorphological assessment of the Nant Gwernol in relation to an abstraction licence application for the construction of a hydro-electric generation scheme. Report for Derwent Hydroelectical Power Ltd.

Bird, G. 2013. Geomorphological assessment of the Afon Harnog in relation to an abstraction licence application for the construction of a hydro-electric generation scheme. Report for Morben Hydro Ltd.

Bird, G., Yorke, L. 2013. Geomorphological assessment of the Afon Lliw in relation to an abstraction licence application for the construction of a hydro-electric generation scheme. Report for DHJC Ltd..

Brewer, P. A., Macklin, M. G. and Bird, G. 2011. Geochemical assessment of soils in Bosniak Mahalla, Mitrovic毛/a, Kosovo: implications for the proposed resettlement of families presently living in the Osterode camp. Report for Mercy Corps, Aberystwyth University; 33pp.

Jones, A.F., Brewer, P.A., Macklin, M.G., Swain, C.H., Bird, G., Griffiths, H.M. Huband, M. and Yorke, L. 2011. Late Quaternary River Development and Archaeology of the Middle Tywi Valley. Final report for the Dyfed Archaeological Trust Exploration Tywi! Project. Aberystwyth University: 97 pp.

Brewer, P. A., Bird, G. and Macklin, M. G. 2010. Pb levels and Pb isotopic signatures determined in samples of scalp hair from residents of the Osterode and Cesmin Lug camps, Mitrovica, Kosovo. Report for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Aberystwyth University; 10pp.

Brewer, P. A., Bird, G. and Macklin, M. G. 2010. Geochemical assessment of soils in Roma Mahalla, Mitrovica, Kosovo: implications for the proposed resettlement of families presently living in the Osterode and Cesmin Lug Camps. Report for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Aberystwyth University; 46pp.

Brewer, P. A., Macklin, M. G. and Bird G., 2004. A four year assessment of the impacts of active and historical metal mining activity and tailings dam failures on water and sediment quality in Maramure艧 County, Romania. Report for Maramure艧 County Council, AberystwythUniversity; 39pp

Brewer, P. A., Macklin, M. G. and Bird G., 2004. Identification and environmental assessment of the Rosia Montana geochemical 'footprint' in the Abrud/Aries catchment. Report for Ro艧ia Montana Gold Corporation, AberystwythUniversity; 104pp.

Brewer, P. A., Macklin, M. G. and Bird G., 2004. A three year assessment of the impacts of active and historical metal mining activity on water and sediment quality in Satu mare County, Romania. Report for Satu Mare County Council, AberystwythUniversity; 39pp.

Brewer, P. A., Macklin, M. G. and Bird G., 2003. The impact of metal mining activity and tailings dam failures on water and sediment quality in Maramures County, Romania. Report for Satu Mare County Council, AberystwythUniversity; 38pp.

Brewer, P. A., Macklin, M. G. and Bird G., 2002. The environmental significance of contaminant metals resulting from historical and contemporary mining activity in Satu Mare County, Romania. Report for Satu Mare County Council, AberystwythUniversity; 39pp.

Brewer, P. A., Macklin, M. G. and Bird G., 2002. The impact of historical and contemporary metal mining activity on water and sediment quality in Satu Mare County, Romania. Report for Satu Mare County Council, Aberystwyth University; 49pp.

Conference papers (* denotes presented)

Hudson-Edwards, K.A., Byrne, P., Bird, G., Macklin, M.G., Matthews, T. R., Brewer, P.A., Williams, R., 2018. Restoration of river systems following mine tailings dam failures: a generic approach.听 Resources for Future Generations: Premier Conference on Energy, Minerals, Water, the Earth, Vancouver, 2018.

Byrne, P., Hudson-Edwards, K.A., Bird, G., Macklin, M.G., Brewer, P.A., Williams, R., Jamieson, H.E., 2018. Water quality impacts and river system recovery following the 2014 Mount Polley mine tailings dam spill, British Columbia, Canada. Geophysical Research Abstracts 20, EGU2018-13629.

Gautama, R.S., Badurhman, A., Bird, G.*, Mansur, I., McDonald, M.A., Miller, J., Moore, O., Perkins, W.T., Soeprobowati, T.R., Roberts, P., Suprayogo, D., 2017. Spatio-temporal variability in mine water chemistry: challenges for effective management.听 International Seminar on Current Development on Mine Reclamation Practices and Mine Water Management, Global Innovation Initiative, Pelambang, Indonesia, 2017.

Hudson-Edwards, K.A., Byrne, P., Bird, G., Jamieson, H.E., Macklin, M.G., Brewer, P.A., Williams, R.D., 2017. Speciation of vanadium in the Hazeltine Creek catchment following the 2014 Mount Polley tailings dam spill, Canada. Goldscmidt Conference, Paris, 2017.

Entwistle, J. A., Bird, G., Boisa, N., Dean, J. R., Amaibi, P. M. and Hunt, A., 2015. What drives bioaccessibility? A multi-technique approach to investigate the Pb-phases which control the overall solubility of Pb in topsoil & metaliferrous wastes. Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health Conference. Bratislava, 2015.

Bird*, G., Brewer, P.A., Macklin, M.G., Nikolova, M., Kotsev, T. and Sima, M. Contemporary & historical sediment-associated metal transport & storage within the lower River Danube: an example of study within a multi-national drainage basin. From Catchment to Coast: fluxes and transformations through the river-estuary system. An interdisciplinary conference for researchers and practitioners. Bangor, 2012.

Bird*, G., Boisa, N., Entwistle, J., Macklin, M. G., Brewer, P. A.andDean, J. R. The bioavailability and bioaccessibility of PHEs in soils and other contaminant sources in Mitrovica, northern Kosovo.Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health Conference. Edgehill, 2011.

Bird*, G., Brewer, P.A. and Macklin, M.G. Provenancing sources of Pb contamination in Mitrovica, Kosovo: implications for human health and environmental management. Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health Conference. Galway, 2010.

Bird*, G., Brewer, P.A., Macklin, M.G., Nikolova, M., Kotsev, T., Sima, M. and Mollov, M. Sediment origin and dispersal dynamics in the Lower Danube Basin. 38th International Association for Danube Research Conference. Dresden, 2010.

Bird*, G., Brewer, P.A., Macklin, M.G., Balteanu, D., Driga, B., Serban, M., Zaharia, S. The impact and significance of metal mining activities on the environmental quality of Romanian river systems. First International Conference on Environmental Research and Assessment Bucharest, 2003.

Bird*, G., Brewer, P. A., Macklin, M. G., B膬lteanu, D., 艦erban M., Driga, B., Zaharia, S. and Coulthard, T. The impact and significance of metal mining activities on the environmental quality of river systems in the Apuseni Mountains. The Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact of Industrial Tailings Ponds: International Conference. Oradea, 2003. 听

Brewer, P. A., Coulthard, T., Macklin, M. G., Bird, G., B膬lteanu, D., Driga, B., Zaharia, S. and 艦erban M. The long term fate and environmental significance of contaminant metals in the Tisa Basin. Second International Workshop on the long-term impacts of metal mining in the Some艧 and Tisa river basin: developing environmental protection and management strategies. Bucharest & Satu Mare, Romania, 2002.