Alice Larkin

Alice Larkin is a Professor in Climate Science & Energy Policy at the University of Manchester's School of Engineering, affiliated with the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. She holds a PhD in climate modeling from Imperial College and has served as Director of Tyndall Manchester and Head of the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering. Her research focuses on decarbonizing aviation and shipping, climate policy, and the Water-Food-Energy Nexus.

• Education: Astrophysics training at University of Leeds, PhD in Climate Modelling (Imperial College)
• Leadership: Former Director of Tyndall Manchester (2013–2016), Head of School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, and Vice-Dean of the School of Engineering (2019–2023)

Research interests include shipping/aviation emissions, carbon budgeting, and climate change mitigation pathways. She leads major projects like the EPSRC-funded 'High Seas' and 'Shipping in Changing Climates' initiatives. Recent publications emphasize systemic approaches to maritime decarbonization, shore power infrastructure, and equity in net-zero strategies.

• Key Projects: EPSRC-funded High Seas project (2010), Water-Food-Energy Nexus research, UKERC RACER project
• Awards: 2015 University of Manchester Researcher of the Year

Larkin advises UK government bodies (e.g., Clean Maritime Council) and contributes to policy dialogues on aviation expansion, maritime fuels, and sustainable transport. She collaborates internationally on climate scenarios and equity-focused carbon budgeting.