Jon Walker

Dr Jon Walker is a Researcher in the Department of Biosciences at Swansea University, affiliated with the School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics. His work focuses on peatland restoration, ecosystem services, and environmental change. He holds a position as Senior Research Officer and has contributed to projects analyzing the ecological and hydrological impacts of peatland degradation and restoration.

Research Interests: Walker’s research spans peatland restoration strategies, biodiversity conservation in tropical ecosystems, and the role of hydrological processes in ecosystem functioning. His work integrates field studies with numerical modeling to understand natural flood management benefits and carbon sequestration potential in restored landscapes.

Publications: His recent work includes studies on peatland carbon dynamics, microbial resilience in ecosystem services, and the socio-legal challenges of peatland restoration in Wales. Earlier research explored tropical bird ecology, including threatened species in Sulawesi and Indonesia.

Grants and Supervision: Walker co-supervises a current PhD project on peatland afforestation impacts with Dr Emilia Urbanek and Prof Cynthia Froyd. While no specific grants are detailed, his publications indicate involvement in collaborative research initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Swansea University’s peatland restoration research groups and contributes to interdisciplinary projects within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.