Vincent Gauci, Professorial Fellow at the University of Birmingham, has been elected Fellow of the British Ecological Society for research excellence.
Vincent Gauci, Birmingham Professorial Fellow at University of Birmingham, has been elected a Fellow of the British Ecological Society (BES) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to ecological research and scholarship.
The Fellowship was formally announced by the British Ecological Society today. It follows a competitive application process and recognises individuals who have made a substantial impact on the advancement of ecology through research, teaching, policy engagement or professional leadership.
Professor Gauci’s research focuses on physical geography and environmental change, with particular emphasis on understanding ecological processes and landscapes under pressure from climate and land-use change. His research and teaching contribute to addressing some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing society.
Professor Gauci said: “I’m delighted to have been elected a Fellow of the British Ecological Society. It’s an honour to be recognised by such a respected learned institution, and it reflects not only my own work but also the collaborations I’m fortunate to be part of at Birmingham.”
The appointment has been welcomed by colleagues across the University. Professor Nicholas Kettridge, Head of the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, commented: “Vince’s election to Fellowship of the British Ecological Society is thoroughly deserved. It recognises the quality, relevance and impact of his work, and it highlights the strength of ecological and environmental research within the University of Birmingham.”
The British Ecological Society Fellowship programme aims to celebrate excellence in ecology and to inspire future generations of researchers.
Find out more at the British Ecological Society website.
Birmingham Professorial Fellow
Professor Gauci investigates how the biosphere interacts with the atmosphere, exploring questions relating to how these interactions respond to various drivers of global change.
