I am a geologist, with a background in both geology and geophysics. My major research focus lies in the application of palaeomagnetic tools to a variety of long-standing Earth Science problems. These encompass palaeogeographic and plate tectonic reconstructions, Earth history and the development of the Caledonian and Variscan mountain belts, magnetostratigraphic dating of major episodes of environmental change in the Earth’s history (particularly those associated with large igneous provinces), the emplacement mechanisms of volcanic rocks, and the long-term behavior of the Earth’s magnetic field. The approach required to make progress in these fields is, of necessity, a collaborative one, and a key facet of my research has been the integration of data from different disciplines in better understanding the relevant Earth processes.