Will teaches across the Environmental Science, Geography and MSc Environmental Change, Monitoring and Management programmes. He is passionate about field and practical-based teaching to help us understand and manage the environmental issues we currently face. His research investigates how we can improve management of environmental legacies from some of the most carbon-intensive and polluting sectors of our economies.
Research Interests
Current and recent research projects are listed below and include:
- Legacy Wastes in the Coastal Zone (NERC)
- Resource Recovery and Remediation of Alkaline Wastes (NERC / Defra / ESRC)
- Greenhouse Gas Removal in the Iron and Steel Industry (NERC); led by Phil Renforth (Heriott Watt)
- Impact of an extreme rainfall event on solute and sediment dynamics in a mineralised river system (NERC); led by Adam Jarvis (Newcastle)
For more details follow the link to my ORCID record on the top right of this page.
Teaching and Learning
Will teaches across Environmental Science, Geography and MSc in ECMM programmes. Key modules include:
- Introduction to Environmental Science (Level 4)
- Frontiers in Environmental Science (Level 5)
- Environmental Pollution (Level 6)
I also contribute to the following modules:
- Exploring Worlds Around Us (Level 4)
- Interpreting Environments (Level 4)
- Frontiers in Physical Geography (Level 5)
- Field Studies (Level 6)
- Environmental Impact Assessment and Monitoring (Level 6)
- Geography and Environmental Science Dissertation (Level 6)
- Sustainable Earth Resources (Level 7)
- ECMM dissertation (Level 7)
Scopus Author ID
16307232200
PhD Supervision Availability
Yes
PhD Topics
Completed PhDs
Victor Uchenna Oty (PhD, 2012-2016): Remediation of hyperalkaline industrial drainage, University of Hull international bursary, field support costs from Tata Steel.
Ashley Jones (PhD, 2010-2014): Solute dynamics in mine-impacted streams, funded by University of Hull.
Helen Baxter (PhD, 2011-2015): Integrating Payments for Environmental Services with LCA at abandoned mine remediation schemes, funded by University of Hull.
Riina Vaht (PhD, 2009-2012, completed): Impact of oil shale mining on hydrological regime, co-supervisor with Prof. Mander, University of Tartu, Estonia.
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
