Marie Edmonds

Marie Edmonds
Born (1975-09-14) 14 September 1975
Devon, England
NationalityBritish
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
EducationPlymouth High School for Girls
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge
AwardsBigsby Medal (2021)
Scientific career
FieldsVolcanology
Petrology
Geochemistry
InstitutionsUniversity of Cambridge
University of East Anglia
Doctoral advisorDavid Pyle
Clive Oppenheimer
Websitewww.esc.cam.ac.uk/directory/marie-edmonds

Marie Edmonds FRS MAE (born 14 September 1975) is a British volcanologist. She is a Professor of volcanology and Earth Sciences at the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge whose research focuses on the physics and chemistry of volcanic eruptions and magmatism and understanding volatile cycling in the solid Earth as mediated by plate tectonics. Her research investigates the social and economic impacts of natural hazards; and the sustainable use of Earth's mineral and energy resources. Edmonds serves as the Vice President and Ron Oxburgh Fellow in Earth Sciences at Queens' College, Cambridge. In 2024 she became Head of the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, having previously been Deputy Head of Department and Director of Research.