I am a postdoctoral researcher with the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research based at the University of Manchester, currently undertaking the EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship. My current project focuses on understanding the barriers and opportunities to improving waste management in the aviation sector, with a broader interest in the decarbonisation of aviation emissions. I completed my PhD in early 2024, titled “A Lifecycle Approach to Waste Management in the UK Aviation Sector,” where I modelled volumes of cabin waste on a UK and regional scale, the environmental impact of its disposal, and ways in which that impact could be reduced.
I have research experience in alternative fuels, waste management, Life Cycle Assessment, bioenergy, and carbon accounting. My research takes a holistic approach to reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation industry, considering not only alternative technologies and fuels but also the need for demand management strategies.
In addition to my research, I am an accredited teaching assistant to the level of Associate Fellow in the UKPSF and enjoy engaging with students at all levels. I am also passionate about public engagement, having given school talks on careers, planned climate change activities for several festivals, and spoken at events at local, national, and international levels. Additionally, I have done consultancy work, collaborating with ACT1.5 on to assess the impact of audience travel on the carbon footprint of live music festivals.
