Nathan Strathdee

The rivers and lakes of Yorkshire and Cumbria drenched my cagoule on childhood kayaking trips and sparked a lasting fascination with the natural and engineered systems that shape our environment. Eventually carrying me to Devon, where I am undertaking a PhD on the water quality and ecological impacts of large wood in river restoration projects.

My research interests also extend to the water quality impacts of wildfire, with active collaborations and fieldwork in British Columbia, Canada.

I hold a Master’s in Energy and Sustainability Engineering from the University of Sheffield and previously worked as an environmental modeller for TetraTech, specialising in sewer network modelling and engineering software development.

Alongside my doctoral research, I collaborate with charitable organisations such as South West Lakes Trust (Future Trustee Development Programme) and Planet Patrol (freelance Data Analyst) to extend the impact of my research.

As PGR (Postgraduate Researcher) Officer for the ESE faculty within the Exeter Student Guild, I represent PhD & MRes students on various university boards and aim to empower all research students to maximise their development and impact whilst at Exeter.