Miss Flora Rendell-Bhatti

NERC IAPETUS PhD candidate at Stirling University, with a strong interest in science outreach and the effects of anthropogenic stressors on populations and habitats. Key interests in aquatic habitats and the conservation and management of local sites around the UK. Previous research developed techniques to assess the effect of microplastic leachates on marine larvae development at the University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus. Keen focus on the sustainable management and monitoring of marine ecosystems through citizen science and stakeholder engagement.

http://ukmicroplasticsnetwork.co.uk/stakeholders/academia/

Education 2017 BSc (Hons) Zoology First Class Honours University of Exeter 2019 MSc by Research University of Exeter

Relevant Experience
2018 Sail Against Plastic: A Message from the Arctic Lead Scientists and project director of a team of scientists, artists, photographers and campaigners undertaking a research sailing expedition in SW Svalbard investigating and unveiling microplastic pollution.

2016 Zoological Society of London Marine and Freshwater Research Intern Supporting a range of major worldwide and national aquatic projects.

Current research focuses on understanding the interactions between lampreys and pollution, specifically microplastics, and their effect upon the provision of important aquatic ecosystem processes.

Teaching in Higher Education (LTHE Stage 1 and 2) Learning to Teach in Higher Education accredited award at stage one and two. Demonstrator and marker for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

2018 University of Exeter Employability Services Administrator