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Richard Cooper is an Associate Professor in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia, specializing in catchment science. He serves as Course Director for the Environmental Sciences degree and holds editorial roles at Frontiers in Water. Office location: 1.45 Sciences Building, contact: 01603 591299, emails: Richard.J.Cooper@uea.ac.uk, r.cooper@uea.ac.uk.
Research focuses on:
- River restoration and nutrient mitigation strategies
- Agricultural pollution impacts on aquatic systems
- Microplastic transport in freshwater ecosystems
- Integrated Constructed Wetlands for wastewater treatment
- Catchment-scale hydrological modeling
Recent publications (2020-2025) examine beaver reintroduction for nutrient management, groundwater resource challenges, and microplastic retention in wetlands, utilizing field-based approaches across UK catchments. Research demonstrates strong emphasis on practical solutions to water quality issues.
Awards and recognition:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Innovation and Impact Awards 2019 Finalist
Leads multiple research projects including:
- Understanding river pollution impacts on marine ecosystems (2024-2028)
- Future Agricultural Resource Management and Water Innovations (2024-2026)
- Combined Sewer Overflows as microplastic hotspots (2022-2026)
