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Contributors
All blogs are written by SRI staff and our network of partners.
Dr Stuart Cannop:
A Senior Research Fellow in the SRI specialising in urban green infrastructure and nature-based solutions. I have a specific focus on embedding biodiverse functioning ecosystems at the heart of multifunction design.
Jo Southernwood:
is an experienced energy and carbon consultant with 15 years’ experience of working in the energy efficiency and low carbon technology sectors. Her work focusses on finding innovative business models that will help to decarbonise the energy sector and using data more effectively to make buildings more energy efficient. Jo is part of the delivery team for the Eastern New Energy project and is assisting SMEs to take their first steps towards decarbonisation.
Daiva Raguckiene:
An office administrator in the SRI, Daiva also runs an event management business – DT Conferences & Events which focuses on fraud prevention and risk mitigation in the banking industry. Daiva is an associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.
Edward Milner:
is a Visiting Associate Professor in the SRI. He is ex-BBC TV producer and environmental consultant. His films include award-winning ‘Vietnam After the Fire’ detailing ecological effects of the American War and ‘Amazon Indians’ a special news feature for Channel Four News about indigenous land rights. He is the Recorder of spiders for London and author of ‘Trees of Britain and Ireland’ (2011, Natural History Museum).
Ria Deveroux:
A PhD candidate in the SRI. Her research focuses on abundance and sources of microplastics within the River Thames.
Karina Corada Perez:
is a Research Fellow in the SRI with expertise in air pollution and green infrastructure within urban areas. She is currently focused on improving the understanding of how green infrastructure design is linked to local air quality and temperature regulation.
Dr Chloe Molineux:
A Senior Research Fellow in the SRI working on innovative recycled materials for use in urban environments. Chloe’s PhD investigated the properties of substrates for use on green roofs, with a focus on enhancing green roof performance and resilience.
Dr Pauline Georgiou:
A Research Assistant in the SRI with a background in Social Anthropology and Film. With a wider interest in the relationship between humans and places, I am focusing specifically on the social impacts of nature in cities.
Shaherah Jordan:
Third year PhD candidate in the SRI. Her PhD focuses on attitudes to money and finance as a factor in electric vehicle adoption in London.
Richard Lindsay:
Head of Environmental and Conservation Research in the SRI. Before joining UEL, Richard spent 20 years as Senior Peatland Specialist in the Nature Conservancy Council and subsequently in Scottish Natural Heritage. Richard has also been Chairman of the International Mire Conservation Group (IMCG), the international network of peatland specialists who provide advice about peatland conservation issues.
Dr Caroline Nash
a Research Assistant in the SRI studying brownfield ecomimicry in urban green infrastructure design. Caroline’s work has also focused on protected species; primarily bats and birds and she holds a Natural England bat survey licence.
Jack Clough:
A Research Assistant and PhD student in the SRI specialising in all things wetland: from peatland conservation through wetland agriculture to Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
Sam Jelliman:
Research Assistant with a background in behaviour change and sustainable transportation. Sam is currently focused on the implementation of nature based solutions and adaptive governance.
Fraser Durham:
with a degree in Economics & Mathematics and an MSc in Renewable Energy, Fraser is Commercial Director and co-founder of Argand Solutions (www.argandsolutions.com) an IoT technology business that is using predictive analytics & smart control to transform the energy sector.
Dr Paula Vandergert:
a Senior Research Fellow in the SRI working on adaptive governance to support sustainable and resilient urban communities.
Stephanie Skipp:
A PhD student in the SRI studying saproxylic insects in collaboration with Natural England and Buglife’s Back from the Brink project. Stephanie’s research covers insect resource requirements and population dynamics as well as the potential for conservation through artificial habitats. She has recently completed a traineeship on UK wildlife identification and recording at the London Natural History Museum where she cultivated her interest in insects and developed a particular specialism in beetles.
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