Dr. Rebecca Bartlett is Associate Professor in Biogeochemistry at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham . Her research focuses on nutrient cycling and environmental change in modern and past environments, particularly in peats, soils, and sediments. She holds a PhD (2005), MSc (2002), and BSc (1999) in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of Leeds. Her research investigates the biogeochemical responses of subsurface systems to environmental disturbances such as changes in atmospheric sulfur deposition, temperature, storms, floods, mineral reactivity, and chemical pollution. Using a combination of field and laboratory methods, including stable isotopic techniques, she examines how global-scale environmental changes manifest in local-scale impacts on pH, carbon dynamics, nutrient cycles, and water quality. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in biogeochemical dynamics across diverse systems—peatlands, forests, rivers, and contaminated soils—with recurring themes in carbon and nitrogen cycling, redox processes, pollutant behavior, and the use of isotopic tracers. Her work spans both fundamental geochemical processes and applied environmental challenges. Associate Professor in Biogeochemistry University of Birmingham School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences Dr. Bartlett has no explicitly listed scientific awards in the provided text. She is actively involved in collaborative research, as evidenced by her co-authorship on numerous interdisciplinary studies. While specific grants and student advising roles are not detailed, her publication record and academic position suggest active grant funding and supervision of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. Her work is closely aligned with research groups in Earth Sciences, Palaeoclimatology, and Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Birmingham, contributing to broader initiatives in environmental change and sustainability.
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