Gavin Ballantyne

Dr. Gavin Ballantyne is a Lecturer at the School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University. His research explores Pollination Ecology, focusing on plant-insect interactions in diverse habitats including urban environments and Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Research Focus: Pollination mechanisms, biodiversity conservation, sustainable urban practices, and climate change adaptation.
• Affiliations: Animal and Plant Science Research Group, Centre for Conservation and Restoration Science.

Key Trends in Research Outputs: His work spans pollinator network analysis, sustainable healthcare infrastructure, and methodological advancements in quantifying pollinator effectiveness. Recent studies address urban ecology, climate resilience, and interdisciplinary applications.

Supervision: Currently supervises PhD projects on pollination services in urban drainage systems and mangrove forest ecology, collaborating with Prof. Robert Briers and Prof. Mark Huxham.