Pete Maxfield

Dr. Pete Maxfield is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Chemistry at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), part of the HAS Department of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on biogeochemistry, methane cycling in terrestrial ecosystems, and the development of novel stable isotope techniques. Collaborations include the University of Bristol, UEA, Rothamsted Research, and CEH.

His expertise spans methane dynamics in soils and peatlands, soil microbial ecology, and analytical methods like isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) and cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS). Recent work emphasizes quantifying C cycling, metabolic pathways, and trace gas exchange using SIP and molecular characterization.

Publications highlight his contributions to understanding microbial processes in tropical soils, decomposition in rainforest restoration, and agricultural impacts on methanotrophic bacteria. His research integrates advanced analytical tools to study greenhouse gas exchange and nutrient cycling in complex systems.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned. His teaching covers atmospheric chemistry, geochemistry, and soil science, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to environmental challenges.