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Dr Huw Lewis-Jones is an Associate Professor of Environment and Culture at Falmouth University, where he joined as Senior Lecturer in 2018. An environmental historian, expedition leader, and award-winning author, he bridges academic scholarship with practical fieldwork, leading voyages to polar regions and remote locations worldwide. Based in the Institute of Photography, he teaches across disciplines including wildlife, culture, history, and creativity.
- PhD: Arctic, Visual Culture, Environment, Exploration (University of Cambridge, 2007)
- MPhil: Polar Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences (University of Cambridge, 2002)
- BA: Geography, Conservation, Arctic, Himalayas (University of Cambridge, 2001)
Lewis-Jones's research spans Animal History, Environmental Humanities, and Visual Culture, with particular focus on Polar Regions and Photography. His work examines human relationships with wilderness through historical, visual, and cultural lenses, emphasizing fieldcraft and sustainability. As both a scholar and practitioner, he explores how visual documentation shapes our understanding of environmental change and conservation.
His publications demonstrate a consistent interdisciplinary approach connecting exploration history with contemporary environmental concerns. The work shows particular strength in visual documentation of polar regions, maritime history, and the cultural significance of maps and sketchbooks. His recent focus on animal-human relationships and climate literacy represents a timely contribution to environmental humanities.
- Edward Stanford Award for Illustrated Book of the Year (2018)
- Leif Erikson Award for services to exploration and heritage (2015)
- Multiple international book awards including Motovun Book Awards, World Fantasy Awards, and China Nature Book Award
- Elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (2003)
Lewis-Jones supervises nine PhD students on diverse topics spanning wildlife conservation, photography, environmental humanities, and creative futures. His professional engagement extends beyond academia through expedition leadership, BBC documentary contributions, and curation of international photography exhibitions. He maintains active connections with polar research institutions including the Scott Polar Research Institute and National Maritime Museum.
As both a creative adventurer and conservation advocate, Lewis-Jones operates at the intersection of academic research, public engagement, and environmental advocacy, frequently working on ships, glaciers, and remote islands to bring experiential learning to his students and audiences worldwide.
