Professor John Anderson

PhD (University College London)

  • Emeritus Professor of Physical Geography

Academic Career

  • 2024: Emeritus Professor, Loughborough University
  • 2017-2018: King Carl XVI Gustaf Professorship in Environmental Science.
  • 2013: Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award.
  • 2012: Chinese Academy of Sciences Senior visiting Professorship, NIGLAS, Nanjing.
  • 2004 onwards: Professor of Physical Geography, Loughborough University.
  • 1999–2003: Professor of Global Change, Department of Geography, University of Copenhagen.
  • 1995–1999: Research Professor, Environmental History & Climate Department, Geological Survey of Denmark & Greenland GEUS.
  • 1990–1995: Danish Geological Survey Senior research scientist, Geobotany Division.
  • 1988-1990: Research assistant, University of Umeå, Department of Ecological Botany.
  • 1987: Royal Society European Science Exchange Fellowship.

Professional Responsibilities

  • 2005 onwards: European Journal of Phycology, Associate Editor, microalgal ecology.
  • 1999 onwards: Journal of Paleolimnology Member of the Editorial Board.
  • 2004-2006 Natural Environmental Research Council College Member (Joint Infrastructure (JIFS) committee 1999–2001; Freshwater Sciences Research grants and training awards committee; 1993–1997).
  • 1997–2001: Freshwater Biological Association, Ambleside, Council member.
  • 1995–2002: Freshwater Biology, Member of the Editorial Board.