Rob Knipe is an Emeritus Professor at The School of Earth and Environment, Leeds University, and a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales. Rob was the founder, CEO and Chairman of Rock Deformation Research Ltd., a global, premier structural geology consultancy company. Rob has published ~150 scientific papers, supervised ~30 PhDs, and been awarded honours from the Geological Society of London, including the President’s Award, the Wollaston Fund, and the William Smith Medal. Rob is now involved in promoting and planning the Energy Transition and geological aspects of Carbon Sequestration, as well as enhancing awareness of the historical impact and future role of the Earth Sciences.
