John Ludden

John Ludden

John Ludden CBE FRSE is a renowned geoscientist with extensive governance and leadership experience. He served as President of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) and was Executive Director of the British Geological Survey (2006–2019), where he led major international collaborations and strategic reforms. He also held senior roles at CNRS in France and currently chairs the Krafla Magma Testbed Board. Recognized for integrating science with policy and innovation, Ludden has shaped global geoscience agendas and promoted ethical, interdisciplinary approaches. He was appointed CBE in 2016 and elected FRSE in 2021.

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