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Dr. Leona Skelton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities at Northumbria University. Her research focuses on historical environmental regulation, water sustainability, and the environmental history of industrial processes. She has led major interdisciplinary projects funded by the AHRC and EPSRC, including the 'Past Floods Matter' initiative on flood mitigation and the 'TWENTY65' water sustainability project.
- Research Themes: Environmental governance, riverine ecosystems, industrial biotechnology, historical urban infrastructure
- Key Collaborations: Civil engineers, social scientists, and interdisciplinary teams
Her work examines how historical environmental systems influenced modern sustainability challenges, with notable studies on the River Tyne's ecological and industrial history (1529-2015) and the environmental impact of English brewing practices (1603-1830). She is currently investigating the role of Internal Drainage Boards in flood management across four centuries.
