Dominic Duckett

Dominic Duckett is a Lecturer in Risk at Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom, and holds an Honorary Associate position at The James Hutton Institute (2022-2025). His research spans social theories of risk, environmental risk, food security, and foresight analysis methodologies, with significant contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals.

His primary research focuses on Social Theories of Risk (including Cultural Theory and Risk Society frameworks), Environmental Risk assessment (particularly water/land use scenarios), Food and Nutrition Security systems, and Foresight Analysis techniques like Scenario Planning and Horizon Scanning. This work intersects with critical global challenges in sustainability and resilience planning.

Recent publications demonstrate concentrated expertise in European food security systems, municipal water reuse innovation, and pandemic impacts on rural Scottish communities. His research consistently employs spatial justice frameworks and future scenario modeling, emphasizing policy-relevant solutions for environmental governance and sustainable development.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Honorary Associate of The James Hutton Institute (2022)

Dr. Duckett actively supervises PhD students and leads significant research initiatives, currently serving as Co-Investigator on the £1.2M PASIG Healthcare project (2024-2026) addressing pharmaceutical pollution through systems innovation. His grant portfolio spans food security, water management, and biodiversity conservation, featuring extensive European collaborations with institutions across Scotland, England, and continental Europe. He maintains active research networks through regular conference engagements and peer-review activities.