Emma Coulthard

Dr Emma Coulthard is a Senior Lecturer in Ecology at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in landscape ecology and invertebrate conservation. She holds a PhD and teaches across undergraduate to postgraduate levels, including leading the MSc in Biological Recording and Ecological Monitoring. Her research focuses on Lepidoptera conservation (e.g., Manchester Argus butterfly) and wildlife trade impacts, collaborating with NGOs like the Field Studies Council and businesses on sustainability projects. Current initiatives include AI-driven green wall benefits analysis and road-sweeping waste remediation. She reviews for journals like Biological Conservation and has supervised multiple student projects leading to peer-reviewed publications.

Education: BSc, PgCE, PhD. Research interests span invertebrate ecology, conservation strategies, and the integration of technology in ecological monitoring. Projects emphasize practical solutions for urban biodiversity and sustainable practices. No scientific awards listed, but active in interdisciplinary collaborations. Advises PhD/MSc students and oversees fieldwork and lab-based research.