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Dr Abby Mycroft is a Lecturer in Geography at York St John University's School of Humanities. As an Environmental Scientist specializing in ecology, soil and water sciences, she focuses on processes underlying ecosystem service delivery while advocating for accessibility in Environmental Science and Geography for individuals with long-term health conditions.
- PhD in Peatland Science, University of York
- MSc in Hydrogeology, University of Birmingham
- BSc in Environmental Science with Certificate in European Studies, University of Nottingham (study abroad at École d'Ingénieurs de Purpan)
Research Interests: Centered on ecology, hydrology, and soil science interactions with land management and climate change, particularly examining soil-biota relationships and soil geochemical processes governing ecosystem service provisioning. Her work extends to characterizing peatland organic matter and assessing climate resilience in Yorkshire ecosystems.
Publication Trends: Recent articles focus on peatland carbon dynamics, water quality assessment, and innovative analytical methods for disinfectant by-product prediction. Collaborative work examines groundwater processes in North York Moors and ecosystem services in urban recreational spaces.
- 2025 Course Team of the Year (Geography), YSJ SU awards
- 2025 Inspirational staff member, YSJ SU awards
Professional Engagement: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2025). Serves as board Trustee for PLACE (charity 1106814). Active in British Ecological Society and Peatlands special interest groups. Leads 'Dynamic Landscapes' and 'Ecological Research' groups at York St John.
Teaching Leadership: Course lead for undergraduate Geography programs (BA/BSc), managing Geoscience laboratory academic activities. Teaches physical geography and quantitative methods, supervising third-year Geography dissertations across ecology, land management, and ecosystem service topics.
