I am Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Environmental Science within the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (SoGEES). My main roles in learning and teaching are in BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and MSc Environmental Consultancy. I am actively promoting personal and professional development of our students, have introduced resilience education into the curriculum of undergraduate courses within SoGEES and support mental health initiatives university-wide through the Resilience Education Community of Practice. 
I am a member of the Biogeochemistry Research Centre (BGC: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/biogeochemistry ) and the Marine Institute (MI: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/institutes/marine-institute). My research activities centre around the geochemistry of mine waste and its impact on the aquatic and terrestrial environments and mitigation. I am active in science communication and citizen science in recognition of their role in public engagement, conservation and sustainable development. 

MI - Marine Institute
ERF - Estuarine Research Federation
IMWA - International Mine Water Association
SETAC - Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
MBA - Marine Biological Association

My teaching activities centre around our BSc Environmental Science programme and the MSc Environmental Consultancy course. As a lecturer, my focus is on catchment science, geochemistry, water resources, scientific method and skills development; the latter including practical scientific investigations, providing opportunities for work experience, as well as introducing advanced IT skills, such as GIS, to the programme. 
The development of life skill alongside academic credentials is key to the personal and professional development of our graduates. In this context I am working on embedding into the curriculum opportunities for our students to obtain and practice their communication, leadership and management skills and become resilient individuals and confident professionals. I am member of the University Mental Health Taskforce.