PhD Researcher and mother
I am currently in my second PhD year but my first year of research. Having left my job as a scientist for the APHA (and the Environment...
PhD researcher investigating microplastics in wastewater, sewage sludge, biosolids and soils, with an interest in sharing information on plastics and plastic pollution.
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Recent WHO Report
The WHO report attempts to examine the potential health risks related to microplastic exposure, with a focus on exposure through drinking-water.
The report highlights the widespread detection of microplastics in the environment, and the risk to humans is determined from both hazard and exposure.
SETAC Science Brief on Plastic Pollution
SETAC (Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry) have published a Science Brief on plastic pollution. This brief, for non-scientist and scientists alike, provides a breakdown on plastic pollution.
2018 to 2022
My PhD is carried out through WISE CDT Centre for Doctoral Training.
This is a collaboration of four universities renowned for their quality in research and education in water informatics, science and engineering, bringing together people from a diverse range of backgrounds with different skills, knowledge and expertise.