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Mark Cooper

GSNI

Dr Mark Cooper CGeol joined GSNI in 1996 on completion of his research doctorate at University of Liverpool. He is currently the GSNI Chief Geologist for Northern Ireland and has a broad understanding of Northern Ireland geology in its all-Ireland, UK and international context. Mark is chartered through the Geological Society of London.  Publications include 45 peer-reviewed, high impact papers and book chapters, and over 20 geological maps and models covering a wide range of geological subject areas.

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