Freya Radford

Dr Freya Radford is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sciences (Marine) at the University of the West of England, School of Applied Sciences, where she conducts research and teaching focused on environmental contamination and marine systems.

Her academic qualifications include:

• BSc(Hons)
• PhD

Her research specializes in quantifying emerging anthropogenic contaminants, particularly microplastics, across terrestrial-to-marine environments. She employs novel extraction methods and advanced analytical techniques including FTIR spectroscopy, Raman microscopy, and GCMS for plastic identification and characterization, with additional focus on ecotoxicological impacts when microplastics interact with co-occurring environmental stressors.

No scientific awards or grant details are specified in the available information, though her methodological work significantly advances understanding of microplastic pollution dynamics and ecological risk assessment.