Professor Steve Fletcher, Director of the Revolution Plastics Institute and Global Plastics Policy Centre, is one of the top five most-cited researchers in the blue economy field. He has more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and research reports, including for the UN, World Bank, and G20, as well as governments and international NGOs. Steve is a member of the UN International Resource Panel and has worked extensively with the UN family of ocean and biodiversity conventions. 

Dr Cressida Bowyer, Deputy Director of the Revolution Plastics Institute, is an Associate Professor in Arts and Sustainability at the University of Portsmouth. Cressida’s areas of expertise are action research and creative, participatory methods to address global health and sustainability issues, including plastic waste and air pollution. Cressida uses creative methods, such as music, digital storytelling, puppetry and visual arts, to engage communities and find solutions to global issues in line with United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Antaya March, Research Lead of the Global Plastics Policy Centre, designed the world’s first harmonised plastics policy evaluation tool and consults regularly for a number of international agencies and governments on plastics policy and issues around resource management. Antaya feeds into the Plastics Treaty negotiations process by providing bespoke evidence-based guidance to governments. 

Professor Fay Couceiro is a Professor of Environmental Pollution at the University of Portsmouth. The primary purpose of Fay’s research is to define the sources and fates of pollutants in the environment and develop interventions to prevent or mitigate their impact. Fay leads the University's Microplastics Research Group which aims to establish the impacts of microplastics on human health and the environment through rigorous scientific research. 

Dr Keiron Roberts is a researcher and senior lecturer at the University of Portsmouth with expertise in plastic policy, waste and resource management and the circular economy. Keiron coordinated a marine plastic litter think piece for the G20 and UNEP IRP, and the UN's first Compass Report on policies to eliminate plastic pollution.

Professor Andy Pickford, Director of the Centre for Enzyme Innovation (CEI) is a Professor of Molecular Biophysics at the University of Portsmouth. Andy’s principal research interest is in enzymes that degrade challenging natural and man-made polymers, such as plastics and collagen. CEI aims to help tackle the challenge of plastic pollution and develop enzyme-based low energy, low carbon, biorecycling solutions. CEI is expanding its research and innovation activities to address the diverse range of plastics, including mixed waste streams and composites, materials that are often incinerated or end up in landfill and leak to the environment.

Professor Pierre Failler, Director of the Centre for Blue Governance is a Professor of Economics at the University of Portsmouth. He holds the UNESCO Chair in Ocean Governance. Pierre specialises in the 'Blue Economy' — the sustainable use of oceans and coastlines for economic growth while preserving the health of ecosystems. Pierre’s research helps countries to develop sustainably by informing policies that favour environmental protection while providing economic and social benefits.

Professor Alex Ford, Deputy Director of the Centre for Blue Governance is a Professor of Biology at the University of Portsmouth with over 20 years experience as an environmental toxicologist and marine biologist. His research examines the effects of pollution on aquatic organisms, including endocrine disruptors, plastics, nanoparticles and pharmaceuticals. Alex also serves on the Board of the International Panel on Chemical Pollution (IPCP).

Find further details about our research team from the Revolution Plastics Institute.

 

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