Bethan Owen

Professor Bethan Owen is a leading academic in aviation and environmental science at Manchester Metropolitan University's Department of Natural Sciences. With 25 years of expertise in aviation emissions, technology, and policy impacts, she bridges scientific research with regulatory frameworks at national (UK government) and international levels (European Commission, ICAO). Her collaborative work spans institutions like DLR (Germany), ONERA (France), and INTA (Spain), alongside regulators such as USFAA and EASA.

Her research focuses on quantifying aviation's local air quality and global climate effects, integrating advancements in engine technology, biofuels, and market-based mitigation strategies. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and science-policy communication.

Based in room E0.04 of the John Dalton Building, Bethan is reachable at b.owen@mmu.ac.uk or +44 161 247 1591.