Thomas Murphy

Academic profile

Dr Thomas Murphy

Lecturer in Environmental Sciences
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering)

The Global Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Thomas's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Goal 02: SDG 2 - Zero HungerGoal 04: SDG 4 - Quality EducationGoal 07: SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean EnergyGoal 11: SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGoal 12: SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and ProductionGoal 13: SDG 13 - Climate ActionGoal 15: SDG 15 - Life on LandGoal 16: SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

About Thomas

Early career researcher (ECR) interested in the use of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to tackle local and global environmental issues. I am a lecturer in Environmental Sciences. For more information about my work, visit:

Teaching

I lecture and support students on BSc Environmental Science/Environmental Management & Sustainability on modules: ENVS1008, ENVS1009, ENVS1010, ENVS2002, ENVS2004, ENVS3001/3, ENVM3001/3.
I lecture and support students on Foundation Environmental Science - Urban Ecosystems.
I supervise MSc Environmental consultancy and Sustainable Environmental Management projects. 
I co-supervise two PhD projects:
  • Katerina Chernyuk - 'Restoring Atlantic Oakwoods in Ireland and Great Britain – Strategies and Perceptions' 
  • Ndabezinhle Maposa - 'An evaluation of the opportunities and public benefits from expansion of Temperate Rainforests (TR) in UK protected landscapes'.

Contact Thomas

A502 Portland Square, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
+44 1752 584798