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Prof Jens C. Andersen

Assoc. Prof. of Economic Geology

 J.C.Andersen@exeter.ac.uk

 01326 371836

Overview

Overview

I'm an economic geologist with expertise in magmatic ore deposits, applied mineralogy and geochemical analysis. I research where new energy critical metal resources may be found and how they may be extracted. My principal focus is to develop our understanding of metals associated with igneous rocks, including PGE, Ni, Co, V, and Ti in mafic–ultramafic layered intrusions and Li, In, Sn and W in granite-related magmatic-hydrothermal systems. The ultimate objective of my research is to increase the global availability of resources that facilitate the transition to a low-carbon society.

Biography

Professional associations

Chief Treasurer of the International Association on the Geology of Ore Deposits (IAGOD); Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG) and AdvanceHE; Member of the SGA and the Mineralogical Society. 

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Publications

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2013

  • Simons BJ, Andersen JCO, Shail RK. (2013) Fractionation of Sn, W, In, Li, Be, Nb and Ta in the granites of SW England, Applied Earth Science (Trans. Inst. Min. Metall. B), volume 122, no. 3, DOI:10.1179/1743275814Y.0000000039.
  • Simons B, Andersen JCO, Shail RK. (2013) Indium fractionation in the granites of SW England, Mineral Deposit Research for a High-Tech World: Proceedings of the 12th Biennial SGA Meeting, 12th-15th August 2013, Uppsala, Sweden, pages 1738-1741. [PDF]
  • Holness MB, Richardson C, Andersen JCO. (2013) The campsite dykes: A window into the early post-solidification history of the Skaergaard Intrusion, East Greenland, Lithos, volume 182-183, pages 134-149, DOI:10.1016/j.lithos.2013.10.007.
  • Simons B, Andersen JCO, Shail RK. (2013) Indium fractionation in the granites of SW England, Mineral Deposit Research for a High-Tech World: 12th Biennial SGA Meeting, Uppsala, Sweden, 12th - 15th Aug 2013.
  • Andersen JCO, Rollinson GK, Pirrie D. (2013) A new mineralogical method for the determination of metal tenors in Ni-Cu-PGE ores, MINERAL DEPOSIT RESEARCH FOR A HIGH-TECH WORLD, VOLS. 1-4, pages 937-940. [PDF]
  • Langdon RG, Andersen JCO, Shail RK, Pelham DA. (2013) Structural controls on orogenic gold mineralisation along the Dugbe Shear Zone, eastern Liberia, MINERAL DEPOSIT RESEARCH FOR A HIGH-TECH WORLD, VOLS. 1-4, pages 1132-1135. [PDF]
  • Andersen JCO, Stickland RJ, Rollinson GK, Shail RK. (2013) Granite-related indium mineralisation in SW England, Mineral Deposit Research for a High-Tech World: 12th Biennial SGA Meeting, Uppsala, Sweden, 12th - 15th Aug 2013.
  • Simons BS, Andersen JCO, Shail RK. (2013) Distribution of critical metals in biotite and Li mica granite from Cornwall, UK, 36 Annual Winter Meeting of the Mineral Deposits Studies Group, Leicester, 2nd - 4th Jan 2013.
  • Abdurrahman A, Andersen JCO, Williamson BJ. (2013) Geochemistry and Mineral Potential of Rare Metal Pegmatites in the Ijio Area, SW Nigeria, 36 Annual Winter Meeting of the Mineral Deposits Studies Group, Leicester, 2nd - 4th Jan 2013.
  • Langdon RG, Andersen JCO, Shail RK, Pelham DA. (2013) Structural controls on Gold Mineralisation along the Dugbe Shear Zone, Eastern Liberia, 36 Annual Winter Meeting of the Mineral Deposits Studies Group, Leicester, 2nd - 4th Jan 2013.

2012

  • Allenberg A, Wolf D, Andersen JCO, Rollinson G, Borg G, Präger R, Stedingk K. (2012) Untersuchung der Schwermineral-Spektren in Terrassenablagerungen der Elbe, Saale und Weißen Elster (Sachsen-Anhalt), Mitteilungen zu Geologie und Bergwesen von Sachsen-Anhalt, volume 17, pages 95-128.
  • Andersen JCO, Rollinson GK, Dawson D. (2012) Use of automated scanning electron microscopy (QEMSCAN) to characterise the texture and mineralogy of medieval and post-medieval pottery from Somerset, Insight from Innovation: New light of archaeological ceramics, University Of Southampton, 19th - 21st Oct 2012, Insight from Innovation: New light of archaeological ceramics, pages 17-18.
  • Hirtopanu P, Scott PV, Andersen JCO, Fairhurst RJ, Chukanov NV, Jakab G, Petrescu L. (2012) Barium Mineralization Within The Tulgheş Group, East Carpathians, Romania, Joint 5th Mineral Sciences In The Carpathians Conference (MSCC) And 3rd Central-European Mineralogical Conference (CEMC), Miskolc, Hungary, 19th - 21st Apr 2012, Acta Mineralogica-Petrographica, Abstract Series, volume 7, pages 55-55.
  • Hirtopanu P, Andersen JCO, Fairhurst RJ, Ludusan N, Jakab G. (2012) Nb, Ta, Ti, REE(Y), Zr, Sn, Th, U Oxides From Gradistea De Munte Rare Element Minerals Occurrence, Sebes Mts., Romania, Joint 5th Mineral Sciences In The Carpathians Conference (MSCC) And 3rd Central-European Mineralogical Conference (CEMC), Acta Mineralogica-Petrographica, Abstract Series, volume 7, pages 54-54.

2011

  • Srinavasan S, Ranganathan S, Andersen JCO, Suwas S. (2011) From the macroscopic to the microscopic: some scientific insights, PIONEERING METALLURGY THE ORIGINS OF IRON AND STEEL MAKING IN THE SOUTHERN INDIAN SUBCONTINENT TELANGANA FIELD SURVEY INTERIM REPORT 2011, National Institute of Advanced Studies, 29-31.
  • Pirrie D, Rollinson GK, Shail R, Gallois R, Frost P, Power M, Andersen J. (2011) Copper and associated precious metal mineralisation in the Triassic of South Devon, 49thUssher Society Southwest Geology Conference, Bideford, Uk, 4th - 6th Jan 2011.
  • Pirrie D, Rollinson GK, Andersen J. (2011) Provenancing Roman coin hoards using soil forensics, Society Southwest Geology Conference, Bideford, Uk, 4th - 6th Jan 2011.
  • Rollinson GK, Andersen J, Stickland R, Boni M, Fairhurst RJ. (2011) Characterisation of Supergene Nonsulphide Zinc Deposits using QEMSCAN®, Minerals Engineering, volume 24, pages 778-787.

2010

  • Andersen J. (2010) Cyprus by Stephen Edwards, Karen Hudson-Edwards, Joe Cann, John Malpas and Costas Xenophontos. Classical Geology in Europe 7, Terra Publishing, Geology Today, volume 26, no. 5, pages 199-199.
  • Andersen J, Power MR, Pirrie D, Shail RK, Rollinson GK. (2010) Platinum-Group Minerals in the Craignure Cu-Ni-Sulfide Deposit, Scotland, 11th International Platinum Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, 21st - 24th Jun 2010, Ontario Geological Survey, Miscellaneous Release–Data, volume 269.
  • Stickland RJ, Rollinson GK, Andersen JC, Ballasone G, Boni M. (2010) Evaluation of nonsulphide zinc ores of Accha (Peru) using QEMSCAN automated mineralogy and Rietveld analysis, IMA 2010. 20th General Meeting of the International Mineralogical Association, Budapest, Hungary, 21st - 27th Aug 2010, Acta Mineralogica-Petrographica Abstract Series, volume 6, pages 279-279.
  • Hirtopanu P, Andersen J, Fairhurst R, Jakab G. (2010) Rare element minerals within Ditrău alkaline intrusive complex, East Carpathians, Romania, IMA 2010. 20th General Meeting of the International Mineralogical Association, Budapest, Hungary, 21st - 27th Aug 2010, Acta Mineralogica-Petrographica Abstract Series, volume 6, pages 570-570.
  • Rollinson GK, Pirrie D, Andersen J, Lemmens H, Power MR. (2010) The Application of Automated Mineralogy (QEMSCAN) in Environmental Investigations, Environmental Research, Business and Innovation in South West England, Penryn, 16th - 17th Sep 2010.
  • Stickland RJ, Rollinson GK, Andersen JC, Boni M. (2010) Evaluation of Nonsulphide Zinc Ores Using QEMSCAN Automated Mineralogy: The Accha (Peru) Deposit, Mineral Deposit Studies Group Annual General Meeting, Glasgow, 5th - 7th Jan 2010.
  • Hirtopanu P, Andersen JCØ, Fairhurst RJ. (2010) Nb, Ta, REE(Y), Ti, Zr, Th, U and Te Rare Element Minerals Within the Ditrau Alkaline Intrusive Complex, Eastern Carpathians, Romania, Mineralogy of Székelyland, Eastern Transylvania, Romania, Csik County Nature and Conservation Society, 89-128.

2009

  • Andersen JC. (2009) Meeting reports: 32nd Annual winter meeting of the mineral deposit studies group/applied mineralogy group, Elements, volume 5, no. 3.
  • Pirrie D, Power MR, Camm CS, Andersen JCO. (2009) The mineralogy of efflorescence on arsenic calciner buildings in SW England, Mineralogical Magazine, volume 73, no. 1, pages 27-42, DOI:10.1180/minmag.2009.073.1.27.
  • Rollinson G, Andersen JCO, Fairhurst R, Snook B, Herrington R. (2009) The characterisation of Ni-rich and Ni-poor goethite in laterites using QEMSCAN, Applied Earth Science, volume 118, no. 1, pages 34-35. [PDF]
  • Dendle JE, Stickland RJ, Andersen JCO. (2009) Indium in Main Stage Polymetallic Mineralisation in West Cornwall, 32nd Annual Winter Meeting, Mineral Deposit Studies Group, Applied Mineralogy Group, 5th - 9th Jan 2009, Programme and abstracts, pages 18-18.
  • Andersen JCO, Rollinson GK, Snook B, Herrington R, Fairhurst RJ. (2009) Use of QEMSCAN® for the characterization of Ni-rich and Ni-poor goethite in laterite ores, Minerals Engineering, volume 22, pages 1119-1129, DOI:10.1016/j.mineng.2009.03.012. [PDF]
  • Rollinson G, Andersen JCO, Fairhurst R, Snook B, Herrington R. (2009) The characterisation of Ni-rich and Ni-poor goethite in laterites using QEMSCAN, 32nd Annual Winter Meeting, Mineral Deposit Studies Group, Applied Mineralogy Group, Camborne School Of Mines, 5th - 9th Jan 2009, Programme and abstracts, pages 36-36.
  • Andersen JCO, Dendle JE, Stickland RJ. (2009) Indium in main stage polymetallic mineralisation in West Cornwall, Applied Earth Science, volume 118, no. 1, pages 24-25. [PDF]
  • Andersen JCO, Moulding D. (2009) Zincolivenite from the Penberthy Croft Mine, Cornwall, Journal of the Russell Society, volume 12, pages 10-14.

2008

  • Andersen JCO, Rollinson GK, Snook B, Herrington R, Fairhurst R. (2008) Use of Scanning Electron Microscopy-based Automated Quantitative Mineralogy for the Characterization of Ni-rich and Ni-poor Goethite in Laterites, Ninth International Congress for Applied Mineralogy, Brisbane, Australia, 8th - 10th Sep 2008, The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Publication Series, no. 8/2008, pages 587-588.
  • Hirtopanu P, Andersen JCO, Hartopanu I, Udubasa SS. (2008) Ilvaite from the Cavnic deposit, Romania, Rocksalt and other nonmetalliferous deposits, Sovata, Romania, 4th - 6th Sep 2008, Romanian Journal of Mineral Deposits, volume 83, pages 62-65.
  • Andersen JCO. (2008) Platinum-group elements in flood basalt provinces: Lessons from the North Atlantic, 44o Congresso Brasileiro de Geologia, Curitiba, Brazil, 26th - 31st Oct 2008, 44o Congresso Brasileiro de Geologia: Anais, pages 539-539.
  • Hirtopanu P, Andersen JCO, Chukanov N, Petrescu L. (2008) Cymrite from Balan sulphide deposit, East Carpathians, Romania, Rocksalt and other nonmetalliferous deposits, Sovata, Romania, 4th - 6th Sep 2008, Romanian Journal of Mineral Deposits, volume 83, pages 58-61.

2006

2005

  • Andersen JCO. (2005) PGE reefs in S-poor magmatic systems: the evolution of the Platinova Reef, Skaergaard intrusion, East Greenland, 10th International Platinum Symposium, Oulu, Finland, 8th - 11th Aug 2005, Platinum-Group elements - from Genesis to Beneficiation and Environmental Impact, pages 25-28.
  • Andersen JCO, Brooks CK. (2005) The virtual Skaergaard intrusion. [PDF]
  • Andersen JCO, Brooks CK, Nielsen TFD. (2005) The Platinova Reef of the Skaergaard Intrusion, Exploration for Platinum-Group Element Deposits, Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallury, 431-455.

2003

  • Power M, Pirrie, D., Andersen, J.C.Ø.. (2003) Diversity of platinum-group mineralisation styles in the North Atlantic Igneous Province; new evidence from the Sgaorishal plugs, Rum, UK, Geological Magazine, volume 140, no. 5, pages 499-512.

2002

  • Rudashevsky NS, Garuti G, Andersen JCO, Kretser YL, Rudashevsky VN, Zaccarini F. (2002) Separation of accessory minerals from rocks and ores by hydroseparation (HS) technology: method and application to CHR-2 chromitite, Niquelandia intrusion, Brazil, TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MINING AND METALLURGY SECTION B-APPLIED EARTH SCIENCE, volume 111, pages B87-B94. [PDF]
  • Rudashevsky NS, Garuti, G., Andersen, J.C.Ø., Kretser YL, Rudashevsky VN, Zaccarini F. (2002) Separation of accessory minerals from rocks and ores by hydroseparation (HS) technology: method and application to CHR-2 chromitite, Niquelandia intrusion, Brazil, Transactions of the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, volume 111, pages 87-94.
  • Andersen JCO, Momme P, Power MR. (2002) Platinum-group elements in the Palaeogene North-Atlantic igneous province, The Geology, Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Mineral Beneficiation of Platinum-Group Elements, Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 637-667.

2000

1999

  • Andersen JCO, Thalhammer OAR, Schoenberg R. (1999) The origin of the Kilvenjarvi offset PGE deposit of the Portimo layered igneous complex, Northern Finland, MINERAL DEPOSITS: PROCESSES TO PROCESSING, VOLS 1 AND 2, pages 697-700. [PDF]

1998

1997

  • Andersen JCO, Thalhammer OAR, Iljina MJ, Lahtinen JJ. (1997) The offset PGE-mineralization of the Portimo complex, northern Finland - Current results, MINERAL DEPOSITS: RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION, WHERE DO THEY MEET?, pages 133-135. [PDF]

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Further information

Research

Current research projects

Highlights 

  • Just published: Lindsay JJ, Hughes HSR, Yeomans CM, Andersen JCØ, McDonald I. (2021) From Continent to Ocean: Investigating the Multi-Element and Precious Metal Geochemistry of the Paraná-Etendeka Large Igneous Province Using Machine Learning Tools, Earth Science, Systems and Society, volume 1, DOI:10.3389/esss.2021.10039.  

Explore current research on the Skaergaard intrusion in this short video from the Underground Channel

Supervision

Current PhD students

Kiara Brooksby: 

Tom Buckle: Machine learning approaches for ore deposit characterization in the northern limb of the Bushveld Complex

Charlie Compton-Jones: 

Louis Penfound-Marks.

Current research fellows

2022 – present    Nivea Magalhaes. EU ENICON project.

Past MSc by Research student

Ece Kirat: Magnetite composition of skarns associated with the Land's End granite, SW England.

 

Past PhD students

2021    Jordan Lindsay: Metallogenic controls of magmatic plumes on platinum group elements and precious metals.

2021    William Smith (Cardiff University):  Magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE Prospectivity in the Labrador Trough, Northern Quebec, Canada.

2020    Callum Scott:  Development of exploration tools for porphyry-breccia-hosted mineral deposits.

2019    Victoria Honour (Cambridge University): Late stage magmatic liquids and ores.

2018    Peter Frost. High Palaeolatitude Record of Late Maastrichtian - Early Danian Climate Change, Seymour Island, Antarctica.

2017    Muhammad Sajid. Granitic Rocks and Basic Dykes from the Northern Indian Plate in North-Western Pakistan.

2016    Bethany Simons. Critical metals for the renewable energy industries: Resource potentials in Cornwall.

2016    Ryan Langdon. Structural controls of gold deposits in Eastern Liberia. 

2016    Sarita McVicar-Wright. Heavy mineral assemblages in Permian red-bed sediments of Devon.

2016    Sam Broom-Fendley. Targetting mid and heavy rare earth elements in carbonatite complexes.

2010    Morgan Poliquin. Geology, geochemistry and age of intrusion-related mineralisation in eastern Mexico.

2006    Christopher Hutton. Modelling the biogeochemical mobility of arsenic: A case study at Roseworthy, Cornwall, UK. 

2004    Sarah-Jane Prout. Petrology, geochemistry and mineralisation of the Ben Buie intrusion, Isle of Mull; and a brief survey of mineralisation in the peridotite series, Cuillin complex, Skye.

Past research fellows 

2019 – 2023    Violeta Ramos. EU MARINEFF project.  

2020 – 2022    Joao Motta. Anglo American NL4D project.

2018 – 2018    Liene Spruzeniece. EU FAME project.

2015 – 2017    Bethany Simons. EU FAME project.

2013 – 2015    Terrie Sawyer. EU RECIF project.

2009 – 2015    Eleanor Van Veen. EU SETARMS and EU RECIF projects.  

Teaching

I contribute to teaching of all years of the undergraduate degree programmes in Geology, Applied Geology and Engineering Geology and Geotechnics as well as the postgraduate taught programmes in Mining Geology and Exploration Geology. My teaching is focused on igneous petrology and mineral deposits geology, including ore microscopy and petrography. I also lead the overseas residential field courses in Applied Field Geology and Engineering Geology Field Course. 

I coordinate the following modules

CSM3046 Mineral Deposit Geology. This module introduces mineral deposits to the year three students on the BSc/MGeol Applied Geology programme. The training includes the basic theory of formation of igneous, metamorphic, hydrothermal and sedimentary ores. Practical work includes drill core logging and work with in hand specimens.

CSM3048 Applied Field Geology. Ten day residential overseas field class to areas with past and/or current mineral extraction activities - typically in SE Spain, the Republic of Cyprus or alternative. The module is partially co-taught with CSM3069.

CSM3069 Engineering Geology Field Course. This module is for the BSc/MGeol Engineering Geology and Geotechnics students and includes a ten day residential overseas field class to explore geotechnical and engineering geology challenges in real-life situations. The module is partially co-taught with CSM3048. Explore what our students got up to in Spain during the field course in 2018: https://youtu.be/MYZdkWDks0U

CSM M425 Ore Genesis. Ore genesis is an optional module in the MSc Mining Geology and MSc Exploration Geology programmes. It introduces students to the use of primary observations and scientific analysis to establish the formation and evolution of metalliferous ores. The module also trains students in the study of ores using optical microscopy.

I also contribute to the following modules

CSM1030 Geology. Introduction to geology for all undergraduate students. My teaching provides an introduction to volcanic processes and igneous petrology.

CSM1036 Field Geology and Geological Maps. I lead a day trip for the year one BSc/MGeol geology students to Wheal Maid to examine mine waste and introduce methods used for environmental geology.

CSM2312 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. I contribute to a day trip to study igneous rocks in the field. This trip takes advantage of the local exposures of igneous rocks, and explores how these rocks formed and interacted with tectonic and hydrothermal processes. 

CSM3379 Summer Vacation Project. I typically supervise 3-6 BSc summer vacation projects in areas that include abundant igneous rocks. 

CSM M047 Research Project and Dissertation. I typically supervise 4-6 MSc dissertations that are aligned to my areas of expertise and research interests. Projects typically involve industry placements on active exploration or mining prospects.

External engagement

Conference organisation  

Aug 2018   Session convener, 15th Quadrennial IAGOD Symposium, Salta, Argentina. 

Apr 2018    Session convener, EGU General Assembly 2018, Vienna, Austria.

Apr 2017   Session convener, EGU General Assembly 2017, Vienna, Austria. 

Aug 2014  Session convener, 14th Quadrennial IAGOD Symposium, Kunming, China.

Field trips

Jul 2018     Lead organiser of the Geneva SEG Student Chapter field excursion to SW England. 

Jul 2017     Lead organiser of the Orleans SEG Student Chapter field excursion to SW England.  

Aug 2017   Co-organiser of scientific field season to Kangerlussuaq, East Greenland. 

Jul 2014     Lead organiser of the Eurogranites 2014 field meeting.

Guest lectures

Feb 2019 Guest lecture. Indium in SW England, Cambridge University
Sep 2018 Short course on magmatic ore deposits. Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
Sep 2016 Invited expert and keynote speaker, British Council Researcher Link Workshop: Resource scarcity: securing a sustainable development of mineral resource base of Kazakhstan. East Kazakhstan State Technical University (EKSTU), Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan  
Sep 2016 Invited keynote. Indium in SW England, Irish Association for Economic Geology Annual Meeting, Ireland  
Mar 2015 Invited guest lecture. The Skaergaard intrusion. SEG student chapter, Cardiff University  
Jan 2015   Invited guest lecture. The Skaergaard intrusion: a walk inside a volcano. University of Porto, Portugal  
Oct 2014 Invited evening lecture. The Skaergaard intrusion: a walk inside a volcano. Royal Geological Society of Cornwall  
Mar 2014 Invited expert and keynote speaker, British Council Researcher Link Workshop: Sustainable use of mineral resources & Underpinning Science for the Mining Life-Cycle. East Kazakhstan State Technical University (EKSTU), Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan  

 

 

Impact

My research contributes to reduce the societal dependence on fossil fuel and facilitate the transition to sustainable energy production, storage and use. The energy-critical raw materials (Li, Ni, PGE, Co, In, Sn, W, etc) are essential for the development of renewable alternatives to fossil fuel for energy production, yet many have poorly developed production infrastructures. Europe is highly import dependent with respect to these raw materials. The global production rates for the critical raw materials are unable to support the ambitious goals for the green energy transformation set by Western governments, and the polarised production creates ethical as well political concerns that threatens supply security.

My research on the energy-critical raw materials is fundamental for society to meet the resource demands of the circular economy. By the identification of resource potentials within the UK and Europe, and the development of novel methods to extract these ores, my research contributes to building resilience in the supply of the critical raw materials. The ultimate aim of my work is to enhance exploration world-wide (with a particular focus on Europe) and encourage a wider development of raw material production centres. Further research aims to identify the potential impacts that these materials may have on our health and environment leading to better knowledge of the safe use and disposal of the metal containing technological products.

My research agenda is driven through completed and active research grants from the EU as well as NERC. Projects such as the currently active EU FAME and EU MARINEFF projects strongly align to industry and societal needs and engage SMEs as well as larger companies across the EU. The projects addresses a wide spectrum of topics required to ensure a sustainable society including raw material supply, environmental management, and low-impact construction materials.

MARINEFF: Eco-friendly concrete for marine construction

The Marineff project aims to develop novel eco-friendly concrete materials for marine construction projects. The overarching goal is to enhance and protect costal and transitional water ecosystems in the cross-border Channel regions. The main innovation aspects will be to integrate habitats directly into the marine infrastructures and to include components such as recycled shellfish waste into the concrete. During the project, the team will monitor how the materials perform technically as well as with respect to bio-colonisation and bio-diversity upon immersion in the sea. A wide range of marine infrastructures will be tested including oyster beds, artificial rock pools, dikes, and moorings. Test materials will be deployed in two large-scale pilot operations and at six experimental sites in the coastal waters of England and France. The project is coordinated by BUILDERS École d'ingénieurs and involves 9 partner institutions across England and France.  

The MARINEFF project is funded by the European Union through the Interreg VA (France-England) programme (project number 162). It has a total budget of €5.7 million and receives a total contribution from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) of €3.9 million. The project finishes in June 2023.

Project partners (France): BUILDERS École d’ingénieurs (coordinator), Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Ports de Normandie, TPC Vinci Construction, Universite Caen Normandie

Project Partners (United Kingdom): Bournemouth University, University of Exeter, University of Southampton

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