Michael Coward

Michael Peter Coward (26 June 1945 – 16 July 2003) was an English geologist known for his research on 'thin-skinned' tectonics. He studied geology at Imperial College London and later became the H. H. Read Professor of Geology at the college. Coward was also a Council Member of the Geological Society of London and the Chair of the UK Tectonic Studies Group. In 1980, he received The Murchison Fund award for his contributions to the field. In 2007, the Geological Society published 'Deformation of the Continental Crust: The Legacy of Mike Coward' in his honor. His work continues to be celebrated through events like the 'Continental Tectonics: A Discussion Meeting' and the 'Mike Coward Prize.'