People

MERI is a cohort of academics spanning several disciplines within The University of Manchester, but is driven by a steering group made up of the Director and theme leads.

Here you can find more information about our steering group as well as links to their research profiles and contact details.

Job title

Dr Timothy Foster, Director
Reader in Water-Food Security
Theme lead: Managing the world's water resources.
Professor David Johnson - Chair
Chair in Soil Microbial Ecology.
Theme lead: Healthy and biodiverse ecosystems.
Dr Amanda Lea-Langton
Senior Lecturer of Bioenergy Engineering.
Theme lead: Environmental energy.
Dr Gareth Clay
Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography.
Theme lead: Our changing Earth system.
Professor Martie Van Tongeren
Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health.
Theme lead: Environmental impact on health and health inequalities.
Nicholas Hylton
Research Development Manager
Abhilasha Fullonton
Research Development Officer