Eamon Haughey

Eamon Haughey is a Lecturer in Agricultural Science at Atlantic Technological University, Galway, focusing on sustainable land use and climate change. He previously held a postdoctoral research fellowship at Trinity College Dublin and contributed to the 2019 IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land.

• Education
  • PhD in Applied Plant Ecology, University College Dublin (2016)
  • MSc in Soil Science, University of Aberdeen (2011)

His research explores interactions between grassland ecosystems, land management, and climate resilience, with a focus on carbon sequestration and food security. Recent publications analyze multispecies grassland performance under drought and systematic reviews of sustainable agricultural systems.

He leads projects funded by DAFM-DECC, including the Land Use Review: Fluxes Scenarios and Capacity report for Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency. Collaborations include international climate change assessments and regional ecosystem studies.