Paul Lewis

Paul Lewis is a Senior Lecturer in Soil and Environmental Science at Harper Adams University. He specializes in agroecology for sustainable food systems and leads multiple modules including Ecosystems and Environmental Resource Management, Soil and Water Management, and Sustainable Farming Systems. His teaching extends to short courses for professional bodies like BASIS and organizations such as the Environment Agency.

• Education: BSc (Hons), PgCert (HE), FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy), MBPR (Fert) qualification.

His research focuses on environmental regulation in agriculture, catchment management, and sustainable nutrient cycling. Notable projects include Defra-funded studies on on-farm mitigation measures for water quality and a four-year investigation into digestate/compost use in agriculture. He collaborates with ADAS, WRAP, and government agencies.

Professional memberships include the Association of Applied Biologists and British Grassland Society. His work emphasizes knowledge exchange through training programs for industry and regulatory bodies.