Professional summary
Research Interests
I am a freshwater biogeochemist with an interest in carbon and greenhouse gas cycling, particularly within peatlands and their drainage systems.
Brief CV
Current Research Projects
MERLIN - Mainstreaming Ecological Restoration of freshwater-related ecosystems in a Landscape context: INnovation, upscaling and transformation (EU Horizon 2020)
GHG Aqua - measuring, understanding and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from UK inland waters (NERC)
Land-Ocean CArbon TransfEr (NERC LTSM)
UK Scape – Aquatic carbon fluxes at Auchencorth Moss (NERC-CEH)
FIRE Blanket : How does land management influence FIre REsilience and carbon fate in BLANKET bogs? (NERC)
Employment History
2016 to present Biogeochemist, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Edinburgh
My current position involves conducting research that advances understanding of carbon and greenhouse gas cycling, primarily within peatlands and freshwater systems. I have experience of producing carbon budgets for peatland headwater streams which quantify fluvial losses of dissolved and gaseous carbon species, and in determining the relative importance of in-stream processes such as photolysis and respiration in carbon cycling within headwater systems. More recently I have become involved in projects concerned with the biogeochemical processing of carbon and nutrients in lake and reservoir systems.
2016 Research Assistant, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Penicuik
I provided technical laboratory assistance for a project concerned with sustainable nitrogen management practices in agriculture.
2011 – 2012 Analyst, Verco
I worked for a leading environmental consultancy which specialises in the provision of carbon and energy management solutions for a diverse range of clients including both public and private sector organisations. During my time at Verco I gained experience in a broad range of areas including carbon foot-printing, renewable energy feasibility assessments and planning, organisational carbon management strategies and the sustainable built environment.
Qualifications
PhD University of Edinburgh 2017
MSci University of Bristol 2011
PhD University of Edinburgh 2017
MSci University of Bristol 2011