Eleanor Eaton

Eleanor Eaton is a Researcher at the University of Bath's Department of Economics, specializing in the economics of health and urban environments. Her work focuses on quantifying societal costs of urban development and advancing non-market valuation techniques. She contributes to national/international projects on sustainable urban systems, energy recovery, and climate change. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to urban sustainability and public health.

Since 2015, she has collaborated on initiatives like the TRUUD project (Tackling Root Causes Upstream of Unhealthy Urban Development), aiming to improve decision-making frameworks for healthier cities. Before her PhD, she coordinated the Water Efficiency Network, addressing water management in heritage sites. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Bath, supervised by Dr. Hunt and Dr. Fichera.

Her recent publications explore mental health valuation, urban health externalities, and food waste reduction strategies. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams and policy stakeholders, emphasizing practical applications of economic research. Eleanor actively engages in knowledge exchange activities, such as hosting workshops for the West Midlands Combined Authority on urban modeling frameworks.