Theodore B. Henry

Theodore B. Henry is a Professor of Environmental Toxicology at Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh, Scotland), Adjunct Professor at The University of Tennessee, and Visiting Professor at Universidade de Campinas (Brazil). He serves as Interim Director of the Institute of Life and Earth Sciences and Director of the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain (ACES) Centre for Master’s Training. His research focuses on environmental issues in tropical regions, sustainable cooling solutions for fisheries, and circular economies for plastics. He leads the HWU ENABLE Scholarship Program, supporting scholars in Africa pursuing MSc degrees in sustainable development fields.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Aquatic Biology, University of California Santa Barbara (1992)
• Master of Science in Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University (1998)
• PhD in Fish Pathology (Auburn University)

Research Interests: Environmental toxicology of tropical ecosystems, sustainable cooling technologies, ecotoxicology of nanoparticles, and plastic pollution mitigation. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those addressing climate action and sustainable resource management.

Advising & Leadership: Accepts PhD students, led the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) Unit of Assessment 7, and held roles such as Executive Dean of the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society. The ENABLE Scholarship Program supports over 50 African scholars in renewable energy and sustainable development.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Institute of Life and Earth Sciences and collaborates globally on projects like ACES and marine ecosystem restoration initiatives.