Lucy Howarth-Forster

Lucy Howarth-Forster is a NERC-funded PhD researcher at the University of Plymouth, affiliated with the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Her work focuses on microplastic degradation and additive leaching in marine environments, addressing chemical pollutant toxicity.

• Supervisors: Dr Michael Wilde, Dr Lee Durndell, Professor Richard Thompson (University of Plymouth), Dr Matthew Cole (Plymouth Marine Laboratory)
• Industrial Partners: Fugro Marine GB, SINTEF

Her research aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those targeting environmental protection and pollution reduction.