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Professor Andy Smith is a faculty member in the School of Environmental & Natural Sciences at Bangor University, where he conducts research and teaches in forest ecology, biogeochemistry, and plant-soil interactions. He leads major research initiatives including the BangorDiverse forest diversity experiment and the QUINTUS project on nutrient stoichiometry at the BIFoR FACE facility. He also co-directs the Bangor University-Central South University of Forestry and Technology Joint Research Centre in China.
His research focuses on species diversity, ecosystem function, belowground processes, root biology, mycorrhizal symbiosis, and biogeochemical cycling under climate change. He investigates these in managed and undisturbed ecosystems using climate manipulation experiments, including elevated CO2 and extreme weather conditions.
His recent publications reflect a strong trend in forest ecology, carbon and nutrient cycling, remote sensing applications, and climate change impacts. Articles span topics such as tree diversity effects on soil decomposition, nitrogen uptake strategies, remote sensing of urban vegetation, and ozone impacts on seed germination. His work integrates field experiments with advanced data analysis and modeling.
Professor Smith supervises numerous PhD and MRes students, with past and current projects on topics including biosensors for plant diseases, woodland soil fungi, flood management, and shelterbelt optimization. He has secured significant funding from NERC, UKRI, and other sources for projects such as MEMBRA, WINDFIRM, and regenerative tree nursery practices.
He is actively involved in research administration, serving on the Henfaes Research Centre Committee and having previously held leadership roles as School Director of Research. His professional affiliations include membership in the NERC Peer Review College and Senior Fellowship in the Higher Education Academy.
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