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Sarah Duddigan is a Lecturer in Environmental Science at the University of Reading, affiliated with the Department of Geography and Environmental Science within the School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science. Her research spans soil health, carbon sequestration, habitat restoration, and community engagement in environmental science.
Research Interests:
- Application of organic matter amendments and impacts on soil health
- Soil organic matter stabilisation and decomposition
- Habitat restoration, particularly lowland heathlands
- Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) and its biophysical impacts
- Mine tailings remediation and stakeholder engagement
- Citizen science initiatives, including the Tea Bag Index - UK
Her recent publications (2018–2025) highlight a strong focus on soil carbon dynamics, decomposition processes, and sustainable land management practices. She has led and contributed to interdisciplinary projects in India and the Philippines, examining agricultural sustainability and post-mining rehabilitation. Her work on the Tea Bag Index has contributed to global understanding of decomposition rates through citizen science.
Scientific Contributions:
- Founding coordinator of the Tea Bag Index - UK citizen science project
- Active researcher in the Soil Research Centre and Centre for Agri-Environmental Research
- Collaborator on international projects including PROMT (Philippines Remediation of Mine Tailings) and ZBNF studies in India
Sarah Duddigan plays a key role in integrating community engagement with rigorous environmental science, advancing both ecological understanding and practical sustainability solutions. She has not received any explicitly mentioned awards in the provided text. She advises or supervises students indirectly through her research projects, though specific names are not listed. Her work continues to influence policy and practice in sustainable agriculture and land restoration.
