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Dr. Keiron Roberts is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainability and the Built Environment at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of Civil Engineering & Surveying within the Faculty of Technology. He also contributes to the Revolution Plastics Institute and the Centre for Environmental and Renewable Energy Solutions. His research focuses on plastic policy analysis, waste management, energy systems, and circular economy principles. Roberts has led projects funded by Innovate UK (e.g., SHAPE UK and SEA CHANGE) aimed at decarbonizing shipping and supporting SMEs in achieving Net Zero. He co-authored policy reports for UNEP, G20, and Defra, including the UN’s first Compass Report on plastic pollution policies. His work includes coordinating global initiatives like the G20 marine plastic litter think piece and analyzing the environmental impact of PPE during the pandemic. Roberts holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Southampton and has conducted postdoctoral research on wastewater management and biofuel production from marine algae. Education MSci (Hons) Oceanography, University of Southampton (2007–2011) PhD in Civil Engineering (Anaerobic digestion of marine microalgae), University of Southampton (2011–2015) PGCE in Secondary and Tertiary Physics, University of Southampton (2015–2016) Research Interests Roberts’ work spans plastic policy, waste management systems, energy transition, and circular economy applications. He emphasizes actionable solutions, such as developing tools like SWIMS for UK waste infrastructure modeling and advising on PPE litter impacts post-COVID-19. His interdisciplinary approach integrates environmental science, engineering, and policy to address global sustainability challenges. Grants & Awards Recipient of the 2023 Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence (University of Portsmouth) Principal Investigator on Innovate UK projects (SHAPE UK, SEA CHANGE, Isle of Wight Energy Autonomous Community) Labs & Collaborations Active in the Revolution Plastics Institute and GreenTech South, collaborating with organizations like Southern Water and UN agencies to advance Net Zero goals and plastic policy frameworks.

• Plastic Policy Analysis
• Waste Management
• Energy Systems Management
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Dr. Mohamed A. Abdallah is an Associate Professor at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on environmental pollutants , particularly persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and emerging contaminants , using mass spectrometric techniques and exposure modeling. Education : PhD in Environmental Chemistry (University of Birmingham, 2010), MSc in Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry (Assiut University, 2003), BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Assiut University, 2000) His research spans microplastics in air, water, and food matrices; pharmacokinetic modeling for human exposure; and environmental health risk assessment . He collaborates on interdisciplinary sustainability projects like the Birmingham Plastics Network . Recent articles analyze PFAS contamination in water sources, microplastics in beverages , and toxic interactions between microplastics and contaminants in freshwater ecosystems. His work combines analytical chemistry with policy advisory functions for Health Canada, UK Committee on Toxicity (CoT), DEFRA, and EFSA. Scientific Awards : Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) As an experienced educator, he leads modules like Pollution Impact and Environmental Management and Chemical and Biological Incident Management . He has supervised 16 PhD graduates and currently mentors 10 PhD candidates across environmental and biosciences programs.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Environmental Toxicology
• Exposure Risk Assessment
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Enda Hayes serves as Professor of Air Quality & Carbon Management and Director of Research and Enterprise at the School of Architecture and Environment, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). With over a decade of professional experience in environmental science, he specializes in atmospheric emissions management including odour, bioaerosols, traditional air pollutants, and greenhouse gases. His work spans technical modeling, policy development, and community engagement across multiple international projects. Dr. Hayes holds a PhD, MSc, and BSc (Hons), along with professional memberships MIEnvSc and MIAQM. His educational foundation has enabled extensive collaboration with governmental bodies including Defra, Devolved Administrations, South African government, Irish EPA, European Environment Agency, and European Commission. His research focuses on Air Quality Management, carbon management, emission inventories, dispersion modeling, bioaerosols, water-energy-food nexus, Water Security, and ammonia emissions. Recent work demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches combining environmental science with social dimensions of pollution management. He has particular expertise in urban air quality, agricultural emissions, and health impacts of traffic-related pollution. Analysis of Dr. Hayes' 136 publications reveals evolving research trajectories from technical emission modeling toward integrated socio-technical approaches. His recent work (2023-2025) shows strong emphasis on citizen science applications, health impacts (especially on children), advanced air quality forecasting techniques, and the psychological dimensions of climate decision-making. A consistent theme across his publications is bridging technical environmental solutions with social equity considerations. Dr. Hayes leads significant research initiatives including the Horizon 2020 ClariCity Project as Technical Director, the AmmoniaN2K Project with University College Dublin and Irish EPA, multiple NERC-funded bioaerosol studies, and European Commission support on Ambient Air Quality Directive review. His projects consistently integrate scientific rigor with practical policy applications and community engagement.

• Air Quality Management
• Carbon Management
• Emission Inventories
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Dr. Armando Marino is a Senior Lecturer in Earth Observation at the University of Stirling’s Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences since 2018. He holds an MSc in Telecommunication Engineering (2006, Universita’ di Napoli) and a PhD in Polarimetric SAR Interferometry (2011, University of Edinburgh). His research focuses on synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for environmental monitoring, including maritime pollution, forest degradation, agricultural productivity, and coastal erosion. Education: MSc Telecommunication Engineering, Universita’ di Napoli ‘Federico II’ (2006) PhD in Remote Sensing, University of Edinburgh (2011) Marino develops machine learning algorithms for SAR data analysis and conducts fieldwork with custom-built radar systems. He collaborates with institutions like ESA, JAXA, and NASA, leading projects such as PlasticSurf (microplastic detection) and MoLaDy (ALOS-4 land monitoring). His work integrates optical and SAR satellite data for flood mapping and vegetation analysis. He has received accolades including the RSPSoc Best PhD Thesis (2011) and University of Stirling’s Outstanding Collaborator award (2022). Current projects involve £180,000+ in funding for radar-based environmental solutions. Scientific Awards: Best PhD Thesis 2011 (RSPSoc) Outstanding PhD Thesis (Springer Verlag) Outstanding Collaborator 2022 (University of Stirling) Marino’s methodologies combine SAR polarimetry, computer vision, and environmental field measurements. He actively mentors interdisciplinary teams and contributes to global initiatives on climate hazard mitigation.

• Earth Observation
• Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
• Remote Sensing
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Dr. Thangavel Thevar is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen, where he has been teaching since 2005. He completed both his undergraduate degree (First Class Honours in Electrical Engineering) and PhD (in Laser Engineering) at the University of Aberdeen in 1989 and 1993 respectively. Prior to his academic career, he accumulated approximately 10 years of industrial R&D experience in the USA, working on solid-state laser development and holographic applications. Dr. Thevar's research focuses on several key areas: Digital holography for imaging of marine plankton and micro-particles Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) for subsea applications Laser-based instrumentation development Development of solid-state lasers for scientific, industrial, and medical applications Engineering applications of holography His most notable recent achievement is leading a team that developed the weeHoloCam, a state-of-the-art ultracompact underwater holographic camera for imaging microorganisms. Weighing just 3.5 kg, this system is the lightest and most compact of its kind, capable of imaging 240 ml/s and continuously recording up to 200,000 holograms. The system incorporates a rapid hologram processor and an AI-based image classifier. This technology has significant applications in marine studies including spatial and temporal monitoring of plankton species, monitoring harmful plankton & micro-jellyfish, study of vertical transport of floc, and monitoring microplastic pollution in the ocean. Dr. Thevar has secured numerous research grants as Principal Investigator, including projects funded by Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC), BBSRC, DEFRA, and Defence & Security Accelerator (DSTL). His current research portfolio demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between optical engineering, marine science, and environmental monitoring. His scientific contributions include: Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Teaching Fellow Award (2010-2013) US patent 8,494,012 B2 for Raman converters Development of alexandrite lasers and ruby holographic lasers during his industrial R&D period Work on US government contracts for non-destructive inspection methods for military aircraft and the space shuttle Sabbatical work at NASA Langley Research Centre developing diode pumped Thulium YALO lasers As an educator, Dr. Thevar has served as Coordinator of MSc Oil & Gas Engineering (2007-2020), Undergraduate Level 1 Coordinator, and has contributed to various committees including Quality Assurance and Students' Progression. He currently teaches courses including Principles of Electronics, Electrical & Mechanical Systems, Control Systems, and supervises individual projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is accepting PhD students interested in Engineering research. Dr. Thevar is actively involved in professional organizations, serving as Technical Programme Chair for IEEE/OES Oceans Conference 2007, on organizing committees for various conferences, as a committee member of the Instrument Science and Technology Group (Institute of Physics), and as a member of both IET and IEEE. He also serves as a reviewer for optics-based journals.

• Digital Holography
• Laser Engineering
• Marine Technology
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Professor Stuart Reid FRSE serves as Head of Department and Royal Society Industry Fellow in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. He leads a multidisciplinary research team working at the intersection of medical science and advanced physics, with significant contributions to both regenerative medicine and gravitational wave detection technologies. His research encompasses two major thrusts: Nanokicking Technology: As co-inventor of 'nanokicking,' he developed a method using precisely controlled nanoscale vibrations to stimulate stem cells to differentiate into bone tissue. This groundbreaking work, published in ACS Nano (2013) and Nature Biomedical Engineering (2017), is now being translated to clinical applications through nanokick.com, with support from Find A Better Way charity for land mine injury treatment. Advanced Optical Coatings: His laboratory has pioneered the world's first high-energy ECR ion beam deposition facility, producing the lowest absorption sputtered amorphous silicon coatings (PRL 2018) for next-generation gravitational wave detectors. This work enables detectors to approach quantum noise limitations. Professor Reid's publications reveal a consistent trajectory from fundamental science to clinical and industrial applications, demonstrating exceptional translational impact across disciplines. His recent work increasingly focuses on commercialization and clinical translation of both nanokicking technology and advanced optical coatings. His scientific recognition includes: Appointment to the RSE Young Academy of Scotland (2014) Membership on the Royal Society's Research Grants Board (2020) 12 total prizes as documented in his academic profile Currently overseeing 49 research projects (16 active, 33 completed), Professor Reid directs significant research funding including the BIOME project (2025-2026) and EPSRC DTP research on extracellular vesicles. He established the Extreme Performance Optical Coatings testbed (www.epoc.scot) within the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, creating a national resource for advanced optical coating development and testing.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Stem Cell Research
• Nanotechnology
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Dr. Katherine Fish is a Research Fellow in Water Systems Microbiology at the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Sheffield. She holds a PhD in Civil and Structural Engineering (2013) and an MSc in Biological Science (2009) from the same institution. PhD: The impact of hydraulic regime upon biofilms in drinking water distribution systems , University of Sheffield. MSc: First-Class Honours in Biological Science, Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield. Her research focuses on applied environmental microbiology, particularly the microbial ecology of natural and engineered environments. Key areas include: Biofilm formation, mobilisation, and stability in drinking water systems Interdisciplinary approaches to biofilm management and water quality Microbial community responses to disinfection practices Impacts of hydraulic regimes and chemical treatments on biofilms Public health implications of biofilm dynamics She collaborates with industry partners such as AkzoNobel, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, and South Staffs Water on projects like Managing Aquatic Biofilms via Surface Manipulation (funded by NBIC, BBSRC) and Biomonitoring . Her work also contributes to EPSRC-funded initiatives including TWENTY65, Sheffield Water Centre, PODDS, Pipe Dreams, and Pennine Water Group. Her publications span topics like Pseudomonas aeruginosa interactions in biofilms, disinfection residual behaviour, microplastic contamination in aquatic systems, and climate change impacts on water infrastructure. These studies integrate biological, chemical, and physical analyses to enhance water system management. Contact: k.fish@sheffield.ac.uk | ORCID | LinkedIn

• Applied environmental microbiology
• Biofilm formation and mobilisation/stability
• Biofilm management
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Dr. Elizabeth Westhead is a Senior Lecturer at the University of East London, affiliated with the Health, Sport & Bioscience research institute. Her research focuses on environmental pollution, particularly microplastic abundance and characteristics in urban waterways like the River Thames. Recent work highlights include analyzing microplastic distribution patterns, the environmental impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and seasonal variations in pollution levels. Publications in Marine Pollution Bulletin reflect her expertise in water quality assessment and aquatic contaminant monitoring.

• Environmental Science
• Microplastics
• Water Pollution
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Dr. Eoin O'Gorman is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex. His research investigates the impacts of global change across multiple levels of ecological organisation, from individual metabolism to ecosystem processes, with a particular focus on food web dynamics and body size as a functional trait. BSc, University College Cork (2004) PhD, University College Cork (2009) Current research projects include: Warming effects on trophic interactions Anthropogenic stressors in marine and freshwater systems Body size scaling in ecological networks Food web stability under climate change Recent work demonstrates how warming alters plankton body-size distributions (2025), simplifies freshwater food webs through multiple stressors (2025), and reduces trophic diversity in high-latitude ecosystems (2024). His studies span marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats, seeking universal responses to environmental change. Current grants include: 2024 WebDNA: Food web reconstruction through environmental DNA analysis (Leverhulme Trust) 2023 Predicting Impacts of Global Environmental Change on Ecological Networks (NERC) 2022 ORBIT: Offshore Renewables and Benthic Communities (NERC) Supervises PhD candidates studying: Zelin Chen: Offshore structures' impacts on North Sea biodiversity Patrick Eskuche Keith: Southern Ocean food web dynamics Anamika Poyil: Environmental biology of marine communities

• Global Change Ecology
• Food Web Structure and Stability
• Climate Change Effects on Ecosystems
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Dr. Zhonghua Zheng is an Assistant Professor (tenured) in Data Science & Environmental Analytics at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Manchester. He leads the Manchester Environmental Data Analytics Lab (MEDAL) and serves on editorial boards of journals like Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics . His research focuses on data-driven approaches to urban climate modeling, aerosol science, and environmental systems analysis. Education : PhD in Environmental Engineering (UIUC, 2020) MCS in Computer Science (UIUC, 2022) MS in Agricultural & Biological Engineering (UIUC, 2016) BEng in Biosystems Engineering (Zhejiang University, 2015) Research Interests : Dr. Zheng integrates data science (AI, ML) with Earth system modeling to address challenges in urban climate adaptation, air quality, and agricultural-environmental nexus. Key themes include: Urban heat stress projections using machine learning Aerosol mixing state characterization via foundation models Climate adaptation strategies for net-zero cities Agricultural emissions modeling in Southeast Asia Recent Article Trends : His 2025 publications emphasize machine learning applications in urban climate and aerosol science, including pollen fragmentation dynamics and black carbon mixing effects. Earlier work (2024) focuses on model improvements for urban surface albedo and gas-phase chemistry. Awards : 2025: Aerosol Science Career Development Grant 2024: Best Student Poster Award (AOGS) 2023: City Brain Open Research Youth Scholar Advising & Grants : Supervises 10+ PhD students (e.g., Yuan Sun, Fei Jiang) and has secured grants including a Royal Society AI + Air Quality award. Leads interdisciplinary projects with NERC, The Alan Turing Institute, and Yunqi Academy. Labs & Teams : Runs MEDAL lab collaborating with global institutions (MIT, NCAR, Columbia). Active in initiatives like UK Atmospheric Chemistry Conference and Open Data Computing Workshop.

• Data Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Atmospheric Science
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Professor Andreas Baas is a leading academic in aeolian geomorphology, holding a Professorship at King's College London's Department of Geography within the School of Global Affairs. His research focuses on dune dynamics on Earth and Mars, aeolian sand transport, and climate change impacts. He earned BSc/MSc from the University of Amsterdam and a PhD from the University of Southern California, supported by an NSF Research Award. Previously, he was an Adjunct Professor at California State University San Bernardino. Research interests include desert dune hazards, microplastics transport, and Martian dune bedforms. He has published 40+ peer-reviewed articles, 10+ book chapters, and his work has been cited over 3,500 times. His grants include funding from the Leverhulme Trust, Nuffield Foundation, and UK NERC. He supervises PhD students on topics like barchan swarms and Mars dune dynamics. His lab work includes developing tools like PyShoreVolume for shoreline change analysis. He is an associate editor for Earth Surface Dynamics and a member of the NERC Peer-Review College.

• Aeolian Geomorphology
• Sediment Transport
• Turbulence Physics
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Shehzad Naroo is a Professor of Optometry at Aston University's College of Health and Life Sciences, leading the Optometry & Vision Science Research Group. He holds editorial roles (Editor-in-Chief of Contact Lens and Anterior Eye ) and global leadership positions, including former Global President of IACLE (2011-2021). His research focuses on contact lenses, dry eye, corneal biomechanics, refractive surgery, and presbyopia management. With over £3M in research funding (including EU Horizon 2020), he has supervised 22 higher degrees (14 PhDs) and currently mentors 10 students. Awards include the 2015 World Council of Optometry International Optometrist of the Year and 2023 Allama Iqbal Award for Academia. Education: BSc (Hons) in Ophthalmic Optics (Aston, 1992), MSc (Manchester, 1996), PhD (Optical Problems in Laser Surgery, Manchester, 2003). Fellowships include FAAO, FCOptom, FIACLE, and SFHEA via research excellence. His work spans 50+ countries, with collaborations in vision science, optics, and healthcare economics. Recent research emphasizes contact lens innovations, pandemic-era practice adaptations, and global optometry education. He advocates for sustainable eye care practices and has pioneered solutions for underserved regions through non-profit partnerships.

• Contact Lenses
• Dry Eye
• Corneal Biomechanics
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Hachem Kassem is a Lecturer in Ocean Engineering at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the School of Ocean and Earth Science. He specializes in coastal hydrodynamics, sediment dynamics, and nature-based solutions to climate-mediated geohazards. His current roles include leading the MSc Programme in Applied Coastal and Offshore Geoscience and managing coastal research laboratories equipped with flumes and sediment analysis facilities. Education and Career: Hachem holds a PhD and MSc in relevant fields, and has been a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His career includes: 2022–present: Lecturer in Ocean Engineering, University of Southampton 2017–2021: Teaching and Research Fellow in Coastal Morphodynamics 2015–2017: Part-time Teaching Fellow in Coastal Morphodynamics and GIS 2010–2012: Lecturer in Civil Engineering at The London College Research Interests: Focus on coastal engineering, flow-structure interactions, and adaptive solutions for hazards like erosion and flooding. Key projects include Environment Agency-funded work in Pevensey Bay using X-band radar and autonomous systems, and collaborations on eco-reefs and subsea cable protection with industry partners. Teaching: Coordinates modules on coastal sediment dynamics and applied oceanography. Contributes to geoscience curricula and supervises student projects on coastal processes and engineering. External Roles: Serves as consultant for projects involving scour protection, seagrass health, and tidal interactions at nuclear sites. Leads the Nature-based Ocean Solutions Special Interest Group under the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute. Labs & Infrastructure: Oversees coastal teaching/research labs with flumes and field monitoring equipment. Collaborates on geospatial data projects for nature-based solutions in Studland Bay.

• Coastal Engineering
• Environmental Geoscience
• Hydrodynamics
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Dr. Michelle Bloor is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science and Risk at the University of Glasgow's School of Social & Environmental Sustainability. She holds dual undergraduate degrees from the University of Oxford and Manchester Metropolitan University, and a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of Southampton. Her career spans over 23 years in government and academia, with roles at institutions including the University of Southampton, Scottish Government Marine Scotland Science, and the University of Glasgow. She currently serves as Research Director for Scotland’s National Centre for Resilience, a Senior Fellow at the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Public Policy, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Her research focuses on ecotoxicology, pollution control, and science-policy interfaces, with notable contributions to chemical management policies. She is Editor-in-Chief of Sustainable Environment and actively involved in editorial boards for journals like Frontiers in Marine Science . Dr. Bloor has received ~£7 million in competitive research funding, leading projects on topics such as pesticide leaching in peatland restoration and microplastic pollution from textiles. Her awards include Presidential Citations from SETAC World Presidents and leadership roles in global initiatives like the UNEP Roster of Experts. She has supervised 7 PhD students and over 100 Masters projects, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges.

• Environmental Science
• Ecotoxicology
• Pollution Control and Mitigation
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Gwion Williams is a Researcher at Bangor University's School of Environmental and Natural Sciences. He holds a PhD (2018) in Advanced Biological Sciences, an MSc (2018) in Functional & Comparative Genomics, and a BSc (2014) in Biological Sciences and Philosophy. His research focuses on microbial degradation of plastics, environmental biotechnology, and microbial ecology in extreme environments. He has contributed to studies on plastic pollution impacts, bioleaching optimization, and microbial communities in polluted ecosystems. Key projects include discovering plastic-degrading enzymes via metagenomic screening and engineering their efficacy, investigating microplastic effects on crop systems, and analyzing microbial adaptations in wastewater-to-marine plastic transition zones. His work integrates field-based assessments with lab techniques to address environmental challenges. Williams collaborates with institutions like the Golyshin Lab and contributes to interdisciplinary projects on bioremediation and sustainable resource management. His expertise spans enzyme engineering, microbial diversity analysis, and environmental microbiology applications.

• Environmental Microbiology
• Biotechnology
• Plastic Degradation
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