Stephen Boult

Dr. Stephen Boult is a Senior Lecturer in Earth and Environmental Sciences at The University of Manchester. His research focuses on hydrology, hydrochemistry, and environmental monitoring, with a specialization in metal-organic interactions in natural waters, carbon flux dynamics in peatlands, and water quality management. He leads the Molecular Environmental Science research group and co-founded Intelisys Ltd, a spin-out company developing environmental sensor technologies.

Research Interests:

• Interactions of metals and organic matter in natural waters
• Fluvial and gaseous carbon flux quantification in peatland systems
• Development of sensor networks for real-time environmental monitoring
• Optimization of potable water distribution networks

Key Projects:

• Molecular Environmental Science Group: Focuses on interdisciplinary research spanning geochemistry, sensor technology, and environmental management.
• Intelisys Ltd: Commercializes innovative monitoring tools for water quality and gas sensing.

Impact Highlights:

• Improved water safety in Iraq via 3G-enabled sensor networks.
• Advances in graphene-based sensors for volatile organic compounds.
• Quantification of carbon storage in peatland floodplains.

Grants and Collaborations:

Active in UK-India collaborations on radionuclide behavior and synchrotron applications. Engaged with global initiatives addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to clean water, climate action, and innovation.

Labs/Teams:

Part of the Manchester Environmental Research Institute and Digital Futures Beacon, fostering interdisciplinary environmental research.