Fraser Milne

Contact:
f.d.z.milne@dundee.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1382 384786
Fax: +44 (0)1382 388588
Postal Address:
Geography
School of the Environment
University of Dundee
Perth Rd
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Fraser Milne

Research Interests

My research attempts to enhance conceptualisation of landscape forming processes to facilitate optimal management of detrimental impacts that can occur as a result of geomorphological phenomena. In particular, my work has focussed on climatologically driven geomorphic change associated with mass movement geohazards and coastal processes.

Mass movement geohazards

My research in this area comprises geotechnical and geomorphological investigation of debris flow landslides with a view to informing geohazard mitigation. This work has utilised a combination of laboratory based geotechnical analyses of sampled hillslope material, extensive field work in upland areas ofScotland, and physical modelling of failure initiation using the geotechnical beam centrifuge in the Division of Civil Engineering at the University of Dundee.

Coastal Processes

A full understanding of coastal morphodynamics is essential to allow effective management of erosion problems which minimise shoreline retreat and avoid inducing detrimental effects elsewhere in the coastal system. My research focuses on the interpretation of geomorphological, archaeological and sedimentological indicators of coastal change to allow identification of site-specified management approaches that work sensitively within the naturally imposed restrictions of the dynamic coast.  

Academic Background

YearDegree/University
2004-2008 PhD, Division of Civil Engineering, University of Dundee.
2003-2004 M.Res, Division of Civil Engineering, University of Dundee.
1999-2003 BSc (Hons), Geography,University of Dundee.

Appointments

YearTitle/University
2011 - Present Lecturer in Environmental Science, School of the Environment, University of Dundee. 
2012 - Present Research Officer, Division of Civil Engineering, University of Dundee.
2009-2011 Research Officer, Division of Civil Engineering, University of Dundee. 

Professional Memberships

  • Royal Scottish Geographical Society
  • British Society for Geomorphology (BSG)

Milne, F.D., Werritty, A., Davies, M.C.R. & Brown, M.J. 2009. A recent debris flow event and implications for hazard management. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology. 42. 51-60.

Milne, F.D., Brown, M.J. & Werritty, A. 2010. A hazardous channelized debris flow at Glen Ogle, Stirlingshire. Scottish Journal of Geology. 46. 181-189.

Milne, F.D., Dong, P. & Davidson, M. 2012 Natural variability and anthropogenic effects on the morphodynamics of a beach-dune system at Montrose Bay, Scotland. Journal of Coastal Research. 28 (2). 375-388.

Milne, F.D., Brown, M.J., Knappett, J.A. & Davies, M.C.R. 2012. Centrifuge modelling of hillslope debris flow initiation. Catena. 92. 162-171.

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