Brian Reid

Brian Reid is Professor of Soil Science at the University of East Anglia's School of Environmental Sciences, where he also serves as Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation (2023-24), Associate Pro Vice Chancellor for Research (2022-23), and Associate Dean for Innovation SCI (2019-22). He leads research on soil carbon dynamics, soil health, and climate-resilient land management.

His research focuses on soil carbon sequestration, biochar applications, soil pollution remediation, and soil ecosystem services valuation. He directs multiple projects including OpenCLIM_LANDS evaluating climate-resilient interventions, and studies on antibiotic resistance mitigation through soil re-carbonization.

Recent publications demonstrate focus on regenerative agriculture practices, soil carbon protection mechanisms, biochar applications for soil improvement, and contamination mitigation strategies. His work spans field experiments in Brazil, UK catchment studies, and sustainable waste valorization.