Winnie Courtene-Jones

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Dr Winnie Courtene-Jones

 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7893-5322

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    Winnie is an environmental scientist, whose research focuses on understanding the environmental fate and prevalence of conventional and biodegradable plastics, their effect on organisms and ecosystems, to provide  appropriate science-led interventions. 
     
    Since completing her PhD in 2019 (Microplastics in the deep sea ecosystem), Winnie has worked within the International Marine Litter Research Unit, at the University of Plymouth, first as 'eXXpedition science lead' researching microplastic pollution in the ocean globally (2019-2021) and now on the NERC-funded 'BIO PLASTIC RISK ' project. Here Winnie investigates the environmental fate of biodegradable plastics and their associated impacts on organisms and ecosystem function. 

    Her scientific studies have led her to research plastic pollution in a variety of terrestrial and marine environments, from the coastline to some of the most remote parts of our planet including the deep sea and oceanic gyres.

    Winnie has authored a number of publications and technical reports, has spoken at International conferences and at UK and European Parliament. Additionally she has extensive and varied science outreach-communication experience, giving interviews in multiple formats including TV, radio and print, recording podcasts, as well as participating in numerous events 

    Professional memberships

    Roles on external bodies

    Peer reviewer for:
    • Scientific Reports
    • Nature
    • Environmental Pollution
    • Environmental Science and Technology
    • Marine Pollution Bulletin
    • Frontiers
    • Sustainability
    • Waste Management
    • Water Research

    Supervised research degrees

    • Present; BSc Marine biology & coastal ecology, Allicia Fullarton
    • 2022-2023; MSc Applied Marine Science, Holly Scott
    • 2022-2023; MSc Applied Marine Science, Sze Harmony Cheung
    • 2022-2023; MRes Marine Biology, Devyani Chakravarty
    • 2022-2023; BSc Biological Science, Maia Shillam.
    • 2022-2023; BSc Marine biology & coastal ecology- Placement, Allicia Fullarton
    • 2021-Present; ResM Marine Science, Sophie Oxley 
    • 2021-2022; BSc Biological Science, Lily Munns 
    • 2021-2022, MRes Marine Biology, Holly Slade
    • 2020-2021; MRes Marine Biology, Anna Tidy
    • 2020-2021; MRes Marine Biology, Josh Smith

    Teaching interests

    I teach on the MRes Marine Biology and MSc Marine Conservation courses at the University of Plymouth.

    Additional information

    Awards:
    • 2023; Change Maker, runner up, Surfers against Sewage
    • 2017, National Student of the Year, awarded by P1 Marine Foundation
    • 2017, Johanna Fehling Memorial Prize for research Achievement, awarded by the Scottish Association for Marine Science
    Selected outreach:

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
      SDG 2 Zero Hunger
    2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    3. SDG 4 - Quality Education
      SDG 4 Quality Education
    4. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
      SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    5. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
      SDG 14 Life Below Water
    6. SDG 15 - Life on Land
      SDG 15 Life on Land
    7. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
      SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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