Plymouth Pioneers
Our pioneering spirit runs deep in the quest for a better tomorrow
Anchored in the city’s rich history of exploration, the University of Plymouth has a proud reputation for world-leading research that is truly international, interdisciplinary, and above all, impactful.
From the mountain peaks to the ocean depths and with the communities living between, we are on a quest to address global challenges through novel ways of studying issues, creative approaches to understanding their causes and uncovering innovative, sustainable solutions.
By enabling collaborations between natural and social scientists in fields such as plastic pollution, soil erosion, renewable energies, ocean engineering and health inequalities, we provide a holistic foundation on which our research stands to directly inform and shape the implementation of regional, national and international policies and practices.
pioneer
noun
a person who is among the first to explore a new area.
verb
develop or be the first to use or apply a new method, area of knowledge, or activity.
Advancing knowledge
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Charting past changes for sustainable futures
Professor Ralph Fyfe
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Diving deeper into marine conservation
Professor Kerry Howell
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Exposing toxicity to protect our environment
Professor Awadhesh Jha
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Harnessing the oceans' energy
Professor Deborah Greaves, OBE FREng
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Forecasting coastal change
Professor Gerd Masselink
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Predicting wave impact on coastal structures
Professor Alison Raby
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Unearthing the roots of soil erosion
Professor Will Blake
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Taking the heat out of geothermal
Professor Iain Stewart, MBE
Transforming lives
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Inspiring behaviour change with mental imagery
Professor Jackie Andrade
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Discovering deep-sea antibiotics
Professor Mat Upton
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Engineering equality in digital health
Professor Ray Jones
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Progressing Parkinson's interventions
Dr Camille Carroll
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Unlocking the music of the mind
Professor Eduardo Miranda
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Empowering communities with history and heritage
Professor James Daybell
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Shaping smart cities and communities
Professor Katharine Willis
A future of excellence
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Supporting society towards sustainable oceans
Professor Mel Austen
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Transforming sustainable buildings
Professor Steve Goodhew
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Saving our seas from plastic
Professor Richard Thompson, OBE FRS
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Promoting policy to end coastal poverty
Professor Sheena Asthana
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Securing our ships in the cyber world
Professor Kevin Jones
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Advancing marine autonomy through AI
Dr Sanjay Sharma
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Seeking spatial responses to displacement
Dr Sana Murrani
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Pursuing policy for sustainable oceans
Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop