Nicholas J K Howden

Professor Nicholas J K Howden is a faculty member at the University of Bristol, holding the title of Professor of Water and Environmental Engineering in the School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering. He is affiliated with the Cabot Institute for the Environment and actively engages in research spanning hydrology, water quality, and environmental change. His work involves large-scale datasets, modeling, and international collaborations.

• Education: MEng (Dunelm), DIC PhD (Lond.), with professional certifications (FICE, CEnv, FRGS, and others)

Howden's research focuses on water quality dynamics, groundwater flow, and climate change impacts on hydrological systems. He investigates nutrient pollution, algal growth potential, and long-term trends in catchment water quality using historical datasets.

His recent publications highlight advancements in Bayesian flux modeling, global water quality databases, and climate-land use interactions. Key projects include the active SMARTWATER initiative and completed studies on the River Thames' 150-year water quality record.

He contributes to major datasets like the River Thames Historical Water Quality Data and CAMELS-GB, which provides hydrometeorological information for 671 catchments in Great Britain. His collaborations extend to institutions like the U.S. Geological Survey and the European Union.