Emma Gray

Emma Gray is an Assistant Lecturer in Freshwater Ecology at the Department of Natural Resources & The Environment, National University of Ireland Galway. She also serves as Principal Investigator at the Marine and Freshwater Research Centre (MFRC). Her research focuses on limnological processes, lake habitat conservation, and the impacts of climate change on aquatic ecosystems. Key areas include dystrophic lake characterization, phytoplankton dynamics, and methodological improvements in lake depth estimation.

Recent work includes analysis of European protected lake habitats and the role of orthophosphate in aquatic systems. Her studies bridge environmental chemistry with conservation policy, particularly in Ireland and the EU context. Collaborations span international teams investigating climate-driven changes in freshwater systems.

Publications emphasize both empirical field studies and theoretical modeling, with notable contributions to Limnologica, Water Research, and the Encyclopedia of Inland Waters. Research highlights include correcting methodological inconsistencies in lake mixed depth analysis and developing frameworks for monitoring dystrophic habitats via Coleoptera/Odonata indicators.