Recent Advances in the use of Stable Isotopes in Environmental Science

About the Event

Stable isotopes—forms of atoms with different relative atomic masses that do not undergo radioactive decay—have unique properties that make them powerful tools in environmental science. From tracing climate change to understanding ecosystem dynamics, their applications are vast and continually evolving.

In this lecture, Professor Melanie Leng, from the National Environmental Isotope Facility (NEIF) and the University of Nottingham, will explore the latest advances in stable isotope research and their impact on environmental sciences.

UCL and NEIF have a long and productive history of collaboration, with much of that work involving Professor Leng. Join us for an insightful talk on the cutting-edge applications of stable isotopes in environmental research.

Drinks reception to follow.

About the Speaker

Professor Leng is the Science Director of the Stable Isotope Facility at the NERC National Environmental Isotope Facility (NEIF). She also serves as Chief Scientist in Environmental Change, Adaptation, and Resilience at the British Geological Survey (BGS) and Chair of Isotope Geosciences in the School of Biosciences at the University of Nottingham.

Additionally, she directs the Centre for Environmental Geochemistry, a collaboration between the University of Nottingham and the British Geological Survey. Her research focuses on climate and environmental change, with notable contributions to international projects on human evolution, climate extremes, and sustainable resource management.

Awarded an MBE in 2019 for services to the environment, Professor Leng is widely recognised for her influential work and leadership in geosciences.

About the Battarbee Lecture Series

The Battarbee Lecture Series, established in 2012, is an annual event hosted by the UCL Department of Geography.

This series celebrates the Department's ongoing contributions to the field of physical geography by showcasing influential research and fostering discussions on pressing environmental and geographical issues.

Named in honour of Emeritus Professor Rick Battarbee, the series provides a platform for distinguished speakers to highlight significant milestones or achievements within physical geography.

It serves as a space for intellectual engagement, connecting faculty, students, alumni, and the wider geographical community in a shared appreciation of cutting-edge research and its impact on our understanding of the natural world.

Access profile

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