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Joseph Holden holds the Chair of Physical Geography at the School of Geography, University of Leeds, and serves as Director of water@leeds and the Yorkshire Integrated Catchment Solutions Programme (iCASP). His expertise spans peatlands, hydrology, soil dynamics, and carbon cycling under environmental change.
- Education: MA Geography (Cambridge), PhD Peatland Hydrology (Durham)
- Key Roles: Pro-Dean for Research (2013-2019), NERC Freshwater Quality Programme Champion (2022-2027)
Research focuses on peatland hydrology, agricultural impacts on water quality, and hazard cascades like flooding and pollution. He leads major projects including:
- EU-funded WaterLANDS (wetland restoration, 2021-2026)
- West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme (£300k+ UKSPF, 2022-2025)
- Environmentally Sensitive Hydropower (Nature Water, 2022)
Scientific awards include:
- 2007 Philip Leverhulme Prize (outstanding research contribution)
- 2011 Gordon Warwick Medal (British Society for Geomorphology)
- Fellowships: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Meteorological Society
He supervises 13 PhD students globally and leads £30M+ in active grants, including the £6M iCASP and £8.4M NERC Freshwater Quality Programme. His work combines field research, modeling, and policy engagement across Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa.
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