Bob Brewin

Dr. Bob Brewin is an Associate Professor in Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Exeter, UK, and a UKRI Future Leader Fellow. His career includes roles as Senior Lecturer (2021–2024) and Lecturer (2019–2021) at Exeter, alongside prior positions at Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the National Centre for Earth Observation. His research focuses on satellite remote sensing of marine biogeochemistry, phytoplankton dynamics, and citizen science for environmental monitoring.

Educated at the University of Plymouth, he holds a PhD in Marine Remote Sensing (2019), MSc in Applied Marine Science (201?), and BSc in Surf Science and Technology (1st class honours). His work bridges global and regional scales, studying ecosystems from polar waters to tropical oceans.

Key research interests include marine optics, primary production, bio-optical modeling, and developing algorithms for phytoplankton group detection via remote sensing. He also advocates for citizen science to enhance observations in under-sampled regions, such as using low-cost tools like Secchi disks for water quality monitoring.

His TEDx talk in 2019 explored the role of outdoor recreation in managing environmental change, linking societal awareness to climate action. Scientific awards include the UKRI Future Leader Fellowship (2021–present).

Brewin collaborates globally, contributing to initiatives like the Atlantic Meridional Transect and NEOM marine ecosystem monitoring. His work integrates ecological concepts with advanced modeling, addressing climate variability impacts on phytoplankton distribution and ocean health.