About
Daniel Sandars is a Research Fellow in Operational Research and Natural Resources at the Cranfield Environment Centre, Cranfield University. With over two decades of experience in agricultural systems modelling, he specializes in applying quantitative methods like linear programming (LP), data envelopment analysis (DEA), and life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate environmental impacts and optimize decision-making in agriculture. His work bridges computational techniques with sustainable land systems and digital agriculture.
- Education:
- MSc in Operational Research (2004), University of Hertfordshire
- MSc in Applied Environmental Science (1994), Wye College, University of London
- BSc (Hons) in Agriculture (1990), Seale-Hayne College, Polytechnic Southwest
His research focuses on systems modelling for climate change adaptation, greenhouse gas inventory accuracy, and environmental LCA of agricultural innovations. Recent projects include methane emission analysis for UK manure management, structural modelling of livestock systems, and quantifying environmental impacts of wastewater treatment technologies.
Daniel’s work has been cited in high-impact journals like Environmental Research: Food Systems and Environmental Modelling & Software. He has received professional recognition as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Associate Fellow of the Operational Research Society (AFORS), and Competent Communicator (CC) from Toastmasters International.
- Key Scientific Contributions:
- Developed disaggregation models for UK cattle industry emissions
- Created structural models for sheep marketing and movement analysis
- Quantified environmental impacts of bio-fertilizers and wetland biofuels
- Benchmarked farm environmental efficiency using DEA
- Predicted land use changes under climate and biodiversity policies
He has lectured on linear programming for environmental economics, LCA case studies for organic waste processing, and project management techniques for transportation. His research is publicly funded by organizations like Defra, EU FP7, and Environment Agency.
