Emma Bland

Emma Bland is a Professor at the University of Exeter Medical School and a founding member of the European Centre for Environment and Human Health. She serves as Co-Director of Business Engagement and Innovation for the Department of Public Health and Sports Sciences, focusing on cross-sector collaborations to address environmental and public health challenges.

• Education: Degrees in environmental biology and soil conservation.
• Current roles: Transitioned from sustainable development to academia in 2004; moved to academic role in 2020.

Her research explores the interplay between climate change adaptation (leading the award-winning Local Climate Adaptation Tool project), healthier indoor environments, and equity in wellbeing. She also develops strategies to enhance SME collaboration with the research community.

Bland works at the Knowledge Spa - University of Exeter Medical School in Truro, UK, and is embedded in networks like Environmental Intelligence @Exeter and Policy @Exeter.