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Our researchers are at the forefront of addressing the critical challenges posed by environmental pollution, split across four distinct themes that facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to advance the assessment of chemical pollution risks, develop innovative remediation strategies, and advocate for the fundamental right to a healthy environment.

Our network by themes

Combatting Pollution

We unravel the complexities, origins, and harmful effects of global pollution

Our research covers biomolecular (cellular) disruption and broader impacts on human populations and ecosystems. We address significant challenges like persistent particulate pollutants, chemical mixtures, pollution hot-spots, and environmental injustice. Through comprehensive monitoring and mitigation, we aim to protect communities and safeguard the natural resources that we depend upon.​

Keywords: precision toxicology, evolutionary toxicology, exposure science, omics data, sentinel species, compliance, monitoring, enforcement, accountability, liability

Theme Lead

Academic Staff

Postdoctoral Researchers

 Doctoral researchers

  • Marianne Barnard 
  • Matthew Barnard 
  • Cristiana Gheorge 
  • Shaleen Glasgow 
  • Liam Griffith 
  • Qianhong Guan 
  • Azura Farrel-McLeod 
  • Maria Oke
  • Katharine Rowley
  • Tia Soltanighias
  • Abubakar Umar
  • Lisi Wu
  • Caiyun Zhao 

Other Staff & Students

  • Shore Brittain
  • Niall Dunne
  • Dr Lisa King
  • Tien Nguyen

Revolutionising Risk

We are redefining risk assessment through new approaches that integrate the prediction and evaluation of human health and environmental risks

Our research bridges evaluation and effective regulation, ensuring that risk assessment offers clear, actionable insights for regulators, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and impacted communities. We recognise the social dimension of determining, managing and communicating risk. We align global practices to promote consistency and best practices across regulatory frameworks worldwide.​ ​

Keywords: environmental risk assessment, new approach methodologies, risk governance

Theme Lead

Academic Staff

Postdoctoral Researchers

  • Arthur de Carvalho e Silva

Doctoral researchers

  • Stephanie Bulls
  • Molly Cooper
  • Isabelle Kavanagh
  • Yasmin Ranu
  • Ke Tang

Other Staff & Students

  • Laura Holden

Safeguarding Natural Resources

We study nature and advocate for the natural environment and its resources, paving the way toward enduring ecological health

Our research evaluates the quality of our ecosystems, the diversity of life that relies on them, and how we harmonise these elements with global societal demands. We address international challenges, including the loss of biodiversity, deteriorating water quality, and the failure of linear economic principles. By providing equitable solutions using technological innovations, we guarantee a resilient and sustainable future.​

Keywords: biodiversity loss, bioremediation, ecosystem services, circular economy

Theme Lead

Academic Staff

Postdoctoral researchers

Doctoral researchers

  • Rubina Sultan-Chaudhary
  • Tahmina Yasmin

Other Staff & Students

  • Bryony Bowman

Transforming Technologies

We expedite research findings by developing tools and methodologies that leverage big data, artificial intelligence, and engineered solutions

With expertise in machine learning, omics, and FAIR data, we promote evidence-based policies and equitable access to knowledge resources. Our impact results from assembling diverse datasets and knowledge across biology, chemistry, earth science, computer science, and engineering. Our innovations empower us to confront global challenges from new perspectives. Our work raises important concerns about just transitions, including justice for the environment. ​

Keywords: artificial intelligence, machine learning, FAIR data, omics, just transitions, safety, ethics

Theme Lead

Academic Staff

Postdoctoral researchers

  • Dr Sam Benkwitz-Bedford
  • Dr Gavin Lloyd
  • Dr Teng Meng
  • Dr Piangfan Naksukpaiboon
  • Dr Irwing Ramirez
  • Dr Andrew Southam

Doctoral researchers

  • Nooshin Barzegar Marvasti
  • Jacob Brown
  • Ossama Edbali
  • Rebecca Jones
  • Morven Pennie
  • Arron Watson

Other Staff 

  • Lauren Cruchley-Fuge
  • Stephen Kissane

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