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Dr Theresa Mercer is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sustainability at Cranfield Environment Centre, Cranfield University, where she joined in May 2023 as Environment Programme Director. Previously, she held academic positions at the University of Lincoln, Cardiff University, Cranfield University, Keele University, University of Queensland (Australia), and the University of Hull.
Her research focuses on environmental systems change following perturbations such as land use change and management interventions. She employs collaborative education approaches for optimizing environmental system goal setting and promoting pro-environmental behaviors. Her teaching expertise centers on education for sustainable development (ESD), environmental management, and digital tools for future-proofing environmental teaching and learning.
Analysis of her publication record shows a strong emphasis on soil science, environmental pollution, climate change adaptation, urban ecology, and innovative educational approaches. Her recent work has examined environmental stewardship education in Tuvalu, soil-plant-pollinator relationships in urban habitats, virtual fieldtrips for geography education, and climate governance in devolved UK territories.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
- Member of the Institution of Environmental Sciences
- Affiliate Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
Dr Mercer currently co-leads the ESRC REGENYSYS project, which aims to build capacity for a circular bioeconomy in the Thames Estuary. Her research supervision has included PhD work on community education and environmental stewardship in Tuvalu, and Masters research on gamification for sustainability education and woodland soil health.
Her educational background includes a PhD in physical geography from the University of Hull (EPSRC-funded), a PGDip in Research Skills, an MSc in environmental management from Sunderland University, and a degree in environmental science from the University of East Anglia.
