Chris Maughan

Chris Maughan is an Assistant Professor at Coventry University's Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience. His work bridges agroecology, social sciences, and environmental humanities, focusing on participatory methodologies and knowledge co-production with farmers and citizens.

• Specializes in agroecological transitions through grassroots collaboration
• Develops low-tech soil testing tools for farmer-led research
• Advocates for critical pedagogy in agricultural education

Research spans food sovereignty, alternative grain networks, and policy struggles for social justice. Recent publications examine UK grain governance, Brexit's impact on food systems, and soil health assessment frameworks. His work emphasizes collaborative innovation and democratizing agricultural knowledge economies.

• Scientific Awards: British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018)

Actively supervises PhD students in projects like 'Plant Bioindicators' and 'Regional Grain Networks', prioritizing bottom-up approaches to sustainable agriculture.