Dr Peter Robins
Senior Lecturer in Physical Oceanography
Affiliations
Contact info
Office location: Room 115, Marine Centre Wales, Menai Bridge
(Tel: 01248 383961)
Email: p.robins@bangor.ac.uk
Author profiles: Google Scholar | Researchgate
I am a Senior Lecturer in Physical Oceanography at the School of Ocean Sciences. I was awarded my Degree in Physical Oceanography and Mathematics at Bangor University in 2003 and my Ph.D in 2008, where I investigated the internal tide in the Gareloch: a Scottish fjord. My postdoctoral and academic career has focused on physical modelling studies for Coastal and Estuarine processes including flooding, morphodynamics, water quality, marine renewable energy, biophysical larval transport, and climate change.
I develop computer models to simulate ocean processes, whether this is realistic representations of the past or future, or hypothetical scenarios such as a proposed coastal alteration like flood mitigation measures. I have studied estuaries at fine scales to understand their sensitivity to complex interactions of rivers, tides, surges and sea-level rise, and how these interactions control coastal flooding, plastic dispersal, water quality and human health. I develop methods to characterise the bio-physical dispersal of larvae to help understand population dynamics and aid fishery and shellfishery management. I am interested in characterising variabilities in tidal energy available for our exploitation as a renewable electricity source – and quantifying the likely environmental implications that this may have.
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The role of wind in controlling the connectivity of blue mussels (Mytilus edulis L.) populations
Demmer, J., Robins, P., Malham, S., Lewis, M., Owen, A., Jones, T. & Neill, S., 21 Jan 2022, In: Movement Ecology. 10, 1, 3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thresholds for storm-driven estuarine compound flooding using a combined hydrodynamic-statistical modelling approach.
Lyddon, C., Nguyen, C., Vasilopoulos, G., Ridgill, M., Moradian, S., Olbert, A., Coulthard, T., Barkwith, A. & Robins, P., 21 Mar 2024, In: Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences. 24, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tidal Range Resource of Australia
Neill, S., Hemer, M., Robins, P., Griffiths, A. & Furnish, A., 1 Jun 2021, In: Renewable Energy. 170, p. 683-692Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tidal range energy resource and optimization – past perspectives and future challenges
Neill, S., Angeloudis, A., Robins, P., Walkington, I., Ward, S., Masters, I., Lewis, M., Piano, M., Avdis, A., Piggott, M., Aggidis, G., Evans, P., Adcock, T., Zidonis, A., Ahmadian, R. & Falconer, R., Nov 2018, In: Renewable Energy. 127, November, p. 763-778Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tidal stream resource assessment uncertainty due to flow asymmetry and turbine yaw misalignment
Piano, M., Neill, S., Lewis, M., Robins, P., Hashemi, R., Davies, A., Ward, S. & Roberts, M., Dec 2017, In: Renewable Energy. p. 1363-1375Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tidal stream resource characterisation in progressive versus standing wave systems
Ward, S., Robins, P., Lewis, M., Iglesias, G., Hashemi, M. R. & Neill, S., 15 Jun 2018, In: Applied Energy. 220, p. 274-285Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Trapping and bypassing of suspended particulate matter, particulate nutrients and faecal indicator organisms in the river-estuary transition zone of a shallow macrotidal estuary
Jago, C., Robins, P., Howlett, E., Hassard, F., Rajko-Nenow, P., Jackson, S., Nguyen, C. & Malham, S., 20 Mar 2024, In: Science of the Total Environment. 917, 170343.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using bio-physical modelling and population genetics for conservation and management of an exploited species, Pecten maximus L.
Hold, N., Robins, P., Szostek, C., Lambert, G., Lincoln, H., Le Vay, L., Bell, E. & Kaiser, M., Nov 2021, In: Fisheries Oceanography. 30, 6, p. 740-756 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Viral dispersal in the coastal zone: A method to quantify water quality risk
Robins, P., Farkas, K., Jones, D. L., Cooper, D. & Malham, S., May 2019, In: Environment International. 126, p. 430-442Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Wave-tide interaction modulates nearshore wave height
Lewis, M. J., Palmer, T., Hashemi, R., Robins, P., Saulter, A., Brown, J., Lewis, H. & Neill, S., Mar 2019, In: Ocean Dynamics. 69, 3, p. 367-384Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Changing Hydrology: A UK Perspective
Robins, P. & Lewis, M., 2019, Coasts and estuaries: The future. Wolanski, E., Day, J., Elliott, M. & Ramachandran, R. (eds.). Burlington: Elsevier, p. 611-617 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Improved Understanding and Characterisation of Climate Hazards in the UK
Catto, J., Brown, S., Barnes, C., Chan, S., Cotterill, D., Dale, M., Dawkins, L., Fowler, H., Garry, F., Keat, W., Kendon, E., Lowe, J., Manning, C., Pritchard, D., Robins, P., Sexton, D., Shooter, R. & Stephenson, D., 23 Dec 2023, Quantifying Climate Risk and Building Resilience in the UK. SpringerResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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The Impact of Marine Renewable Energy Extraction on Sediment Dynamics
Neill, S., Robins, P. & Fairley, I., 10 Apr 2017, Marine Renewable Energy: Resource characterization and physical effects. Yang, Z. & Copping, A. (eds.). Springer, p. 279-304Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Characterizing the tidal energy resource of the West Anglesey Demonstration Zone (UK), using TELEMAC-2D and field observations
Piano, M., Ward, S. L., Robins, P. E., Neill, S. P., Lewis, M. J., Davies, A. G., Powell, B. I., Owen, A. W. & Hashemi, R. M., 15 Oct 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Interactive Visual Analytics of Coastal Oceanographic Simulation data
George, R., Robins, P., Davies, A. & Roberts, J. C., 14 Oct 2012. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Morphodynamic processes in shallow estuaries: influence of tidal flats and channels on sand transport.
Robins, P. E. & Davies, A. G., 1 Jan 2009, p. 161-167.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
- Poster › Research › Peer-reviewed
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Is estuary shape important for (compound) flooding in estuaries?
Barada, M., Robins, P., Skov, M. & Lewis, M., 11 Jul 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Modelling Different Flood Management Scenarios in Estuaries
Barada, M., Robins, P., Skov, M. & Lewis, M., Nov 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
- Abstract › Research › Peer-reviewed
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Flood scenario modelling in estuaries based on different management strategies
Barada, M., Robins, P., Skov, M. & Lewis, M., Mar 2022, p. 29.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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The importance of estuary shape in evaluating the flood risk in estuaries
Barada, M., Robins, P., Skov, M. & Lewis, M., 24 May 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
- Commissioned report › Research › Not peer-reviewed
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Science to Policy: The role of marine renewable energy in a low carbon future
Wiik, E., Neill, S., Lewis, M., Robins, P., O'Doherty, T., Toberman, H., Pan, S., Ebdon, T., Masters, I. & Togneri, M., Mar 2019, Ser Cymru National Research Network for Low Carbon, Energy and Environment. (Science to Policy)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Priorities to inform research on marine plastic pollution in Southeast Asia
Omeyer, L. C. M., Duncan, E. M., Aiemsomboon, K., Beaumont, N., Bureekul, S., Cao, B., Carrasco, L. R., Chavanich, S., Clark, J., Cordova, M. R., Couceiro, F., Cragg, S. M., Dickson, N., Frailler, P., Ferraro, G., Fletcher, S., Fong, J., Ford, A., Guttierrez, T., Hamid, F. S., Hiddink, J. G., Hoa, P. T., Holland, S. L., Jones, L., Jones, N., Koldewey, H., Lauro, F. M., Lee, C., Lewis, M., Marks, D., Matallana-Surget, S., Mayorga-Adame, C. G., McGeehan, J., Fesser, L., Michie, L., Miller, M. A., Mohamad, Z. F., Nor, N. H. M., Muller, M., Neill, S., Nelms, S. E., Onda, D. F., Ong, J. J. L., Pariatamby, A., Phang, S. C., Quiliam, R., Robins, P., Salta, M., Sartimbul, A., Shakuto, S., Skov, M., Taboada, E. B., Todd, P. A., Toh, T. C., Valiyaveettil, S., Viyakran, V., Wonnapinij, P., Wood, L. E., Yong, C. L. X. & Godley, B. J., 1 Oct 2022, In: Science of the Total Environment. 841, 156704.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Thresholds for estuarine compound flooding using a combined hydrodynamic-statistical modelling approach
Lyddon, C., Nguyen, C., Vasilopoulos, G., Ridgill, M., Moradian, S., Olbert, A., Coulthard, T., Barkwith, A. & Robins, P., 4 Oct 2023, (Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences).Research output: Working paper › Preprint