Davey L. Jones

Professor Davey L. Jones is a leading academic at Bangor University, holding a Professorial Chair in Soil and Environmental Science and serving as Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research. He is affiliated with the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (SENS) and leads impactful research in environmental virology, antimicrobial resistance, microplastics, and nutrient cycling.

His research spans natural and social sciences, focusing on:

• Wastewater-based public health surveillance
• Soil-plant-microbe interactions
• Carbon and nitrogen cycling
• Microplastic pollution
• Greenhouse gas emissions
• Sustainable agriculture

His recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong trend toward:

• Wastewater epidemiology and viral detection
• Microplastic behavior in soil and water
• Nutrient management and soil health
• AMR monitoring
• Climate-smart agriculture
• Methodological advances in environmental monitoring

Scientific Awards:

• NERC Impact Award (2023)
• Queen's Anniversary Prize (2023)
• ISI Highly Cited Researcher (2018–2024)
• Institute of Water Awards (2022–2023)

He has supervised over 30 PhD and Master’s students from across the globe and secured major funding from UKRI, Welsh Government, DEFRA, and the EU. He leads the Wastewater-based Public Health Surveillance Programme for Wales and collaborates with industry (e.g., Verily Life Sciences) and governmental bodies (SAGE, Welsh TAG-E). His research is highly translational, influencing policy on climate change, public health, and agriculture.

He leads or participates in multiple research teams and labs, including the Centre for Environmental Biotechnology and the STARS Soil Science PhD Training Programme. His work is supported by an ISO17025-accredited commercial laboratory in partnership with Verily.