Kate is a freshwater scientist whose research sits on the interface of aquatic ecology, hydrology and fluvial geomorphology. Kate is passionate about the management and conservation of freshwater ecosystems, undertaking applied research that contributes to our understanding and sustainable management of freshwater systems. Her research aims to provide advancements in our understanding of how disturbances (anthropogenic and natural) affect aquatic ecosystems. Her research has focussed on three main themes to date:
Sediment dynamics and its interactions with and implications for instream organisms Response of aquatic communities to disturbances (i.e. biological invasions, hydrological, sedimentation) Ecohydrology of hyporheic zone environments
Have links to UK stakeholders in Environment Agency, water companies etc.
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Physical Geography
I am interested in joining an aquatic ecology based project looking at invasive species, agricultural or restoration and feel I have a range of expertise, skill and networks to bring to a project.