Bridget Anne Emmett

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Bridget Emmett
OBE
Alma mater University of Exeter
Bangor University
University of Aberdeen
Scientific career
Thesis The effects of harvesting on soil nitrogen transformations in a Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.) plantation at Beddgelert forest (N. Wales)  (1989)

Bridget Emmett OBE is a British ecologist, Professor and Science Area Head for the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. She is the President of British Ecological Society from 2024.

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Early life and education

Emmett studied plant sciences at the University of Aberdeen. [1] She moved to the University of Exeter as a doctoral researcher, where she studied the impact of harvesting on soil nitrogen transformation. [2]

Research and career

Emmett believes that soils is one of the “most underrated and little understood wonders on our fragile planet,”. [3] Since 2001 Emmett has led the Solis and Land Use Science Area at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. Her research considers soils, ecology and biogeochemistry. [1] She worked as an advisor to the Government of the United Kingdom, providing insight on soil health. [4] [5]

From 2024 Emmett will serve as President of the British Ecological Society. [6] She is one of the nine experts that will advise the British Ecological Society on the future of ecological research. [7]

Awards and honours

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References

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  2. "The effects of harvesting on soil nitrogen transformations in a Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.) plantation at Beddgelert forest (N. Wales)". worldcat.org. 1989. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  3. "Why soil is important to life on Earth – and helps fight climate change". www.zurich.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  4. "Emmett, Bridget, Professor". www.sheffield.ac.uk. 2022-07-06. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  5. Godber, Kate. "Soil life is precious". www.gardentrader.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  6. "Bridget Emmett to be President of the BES from 2024". British Ecological Society. 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  7. Soils, Bridget Emmett Head of; L; l, UseImpact of; Capital, Management on Natural; structure, ecosystem services; Soil; Soils, function; New knowledge systems exploiting advances in computer science Bridget Emmett is Head of; L; Ecology, Use at the UK Centre for; underst, Hydrology She has over 30 years’ experience in environmental research focusing on. "Bridget Emmett". British Ecological Society. Retrieved 2022-12-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. Wales, The Learned Society of. "Bridget Emmett". The Learned Society of Wales. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  9. "Winners of the Marsh Award for Climate Change". British Ecological Society. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  10. "UKCEH scientists recognised in 2023 New Year Honours | UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology". www.ceh.ac.uk. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  11. "Wales New Year Honours: Rhondda MP Chris Bryant knighted". BBC News. 2022-12-30. Retrieved 2022-12-31.