Find a PhD supervisor - example basic page
As a PhD student, you’ll have a supervisor who will support you with your studies.
You’ll need to name a preferred supervisor when you apply.
Learn how to find a Master’s supervisor.
Choosing a PhD supervisor
- Read the course information for the PhD in Cryptozoology on the postgraduate admissions site.
- Browse potential supervisors in the department on this page. You can also look at the department’s research themes and research groups.
- Choose a staff member with similar research interests to you. For more detailed information, follow the link to their research profile.
- Apply to the course through the postgraduate admissions site. You’ll be asked to name your preferred supervisor on the application form.
If your preferred supervisor is oversubscribed, we’ll assign your application to another staff member with similar research interests.
PhD supervisors for courses starting in 2025
These staff members are available as PhD supervisors for courses starting in 2025.
If you have any questions about whether your research interests align, get in contact through their research profiles.
Conservation and ecology
Olivia Smith
Research interests:
- Yeti habitats
- Himalayan flora
- Biodiversity
Read Olivia Smith’s research profile.
Andrew Robertson
Research interests:
- Pollution in Loch Ness
- Sea serpent habitats
- Climate change
Read Andrew Robertson’s research profile.
Cryptids across cultures
Caoimhin Kelleher
Research interests:
- British big cats
- Black Shuck
- Regional folklore of Great Britain
Read Caoimhin Kelleher’s research profile.
Fuka Nagano
Research interests:
- Hominids in culture
- Representations of Sasquatch
- Comparative mythology
Read Fuka Nagano’s research profile.
Habitat modelling
Mohamed Salah
Research interests:
- Radiographic mapping of lakes
- Soil analysis
- Freshwater algae
Read Mohamed Salah’s research profile.
Lucy Parry
Research interests:
- Olgoi-khorkhoi habitats
- Climate change
- Weather patterns in the Gobi Desert