Dr Paul Hallas

At Plymouth I teach across the three foundation year pathways in Marine Biology, Biological Sciences and Ocean Sciences delivering lectures, seminars and field trips. I hold a PhD in Marine Invasion Biology (University of Glamorgan, 2012). Prior to this I completed a BSc in Zoology with Marine Zoology (University of Wales, Bangor, 2001) and an MRes in Marine Biology (biodiversity and ecology pathway) (University of Plymouth, 2005).

My main focus is on teaching, and I have a PGCE in Science (University of Worcester, 2014). I spent 10 years working the in the FE sector teaching a range of science subjects all the way from GCSE to degree before joining the University. Outside of academia I have worked for the environmental consultancy company, Scott Wilson, and for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science.

I currently teach on the following modules:

FYM003 - Introduction to Our Natural World

FYM005 – Exploring Drivers of Our Natural World (Module Leader)

FYM006 – Sustainable Development Project

Career

2024-present Lecturer in Biology, University of Plymouth

2014-2024 Lecturer in Science, South Devon College

2012-2013 Associate Lecturer in Biology, University of Plymouth

2007-2012 Part-time Lecturer in Biology, University of Glamorgan

2006 Laboratory Technician, Centre for Fisheries and Aquaculture Science

2006 Marine Technical Assistant, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency

2005 Research Assistant, The Marine Biological Association, UK

2004 Assistant Ecologist, Scott Wilson

Qualifications

2014 PGCE Science: Chemistry Pathway, University of Worcester

2006-2012 Invasive Marine Species Biology PhD, University of Glamorgan

2004-2005 Marine Biology (biodiversity and ecology pathway) MRes, University of Plymouth

1998-2001 Zoology with Marine Zoology BSc, University of Wales, Bangor