Kirsten Lees

Kirsten Lees is Lecturer in Zero Carbon at the University of Derby's College of Science and Engineering, specializing in climate change impacts on terrestrial ecosystems.

Her research employs remote sensing and field studies to analyze peatland resilience, carbon dynamics, and climate adaptation strategies. Current projects investigate drought responses in blanket peatlands and community-based conservation approaches.

Methodological innovations include developing spectral indices for monitoring peatland GPP and moisture content. Collaborative work involves resilience modeling for biosphere systems across UK and African ecosystems.