Mark Huxham

Professor Mark Huxham is a distinguished faculty member at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Applied Sciences, holding the academic rank of Professor with additional honors including Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA), National Teaching Fellow (NTF), and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE). His research spans marine ecology, climate change mitigation, and coastal ecosystem management with particular expertise in blue carbon ecosystems, mangrove conservation, and seagrass ecology.

Professor Huxham's research interests focus on the critical role of coastal ecosystems in climate change mitigation and adaptation. His work examines carbon sequestration in mangrove forests and seagrass meadows, the impacts of human activities on these ecosystems, and innovative approaches to their conservation and restoration. He has made significant contributions to understanding how these 'blue carbon' ecosystems can be integrated into climate policy frameworks and carbon markets while ensuring benefits for local communities.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on translating scientific understanding into practical conservation solutions, with work spanning multiple continents including Africa, Southeast Asia, and Scotland. His research combines field studies with policy analysis to address both ecological and social dimensions of coastal ecosystem management.

• Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA)
• National Teaching Fellow (NTF)
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE)

Professor Huxham has supervised numerous PhD students working on coastal ecosystem topics and secured substantial research funding from diverse sources including Earthwatch, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, British Council, and various environmental organizations. His current projects focus on community-based mangrove restoration in The Gambia, seagrass conservation in Kenya, and developing frameworks for carbon accreditation in coastal ecosystems. He leads the Animal and Plant Science Research Group and collaborates extensively with international researchers on coastal conservation initiatives.