Dr. Carl Sayer

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Biography

Carl Sayer is a Professor in the Department of Geography at University College London (UCL) and leads the Pond Restoration Research Group. His research and teaching focus on freshwater conservation and restoration, covering ecosystems such as lakes, ponds, rivers, and wet grasslands. Over his 25-year career, he has published more than 130 scientific papers and book chapters and has co-founded the Norfolk Ponds Project and the River Glaven Conservation Group. He is a member of the Chalk Stream Restoration Strategy Expert Group and contributes regularly to conservation discussions for organizations like Defra and Natural England. Sayer also engages with the public about conservation through media appearances on platforms such as BBC Countryfile and Radio 4. In recognition of his contributions, he received the Sydney Long Memorial Medal for Nature Conservation in 2022. He actively educates through talks and workshops for various groups.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Limnology and Freshwater Ecology

2020-09-01 — 2100-01-01

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Leading the Pond Restoration Research Group, focusing on freshwater ecosystems.

Reader in Limnology and Freshwater Ecology

2016-08-30 — 2020-09-01

University College London • United Kingdom

Conducting advanced research in freshwater ecology.

Senior Lecturer in Limnology & Freshwater Ecology

2011-08-01 — 2016-09-01

University College London • United Kingdom

Teaching and conducting research in freshwater ecosystems.

Lecturer in Limnology & Freshwater Ecology

2002-09-29 — 2011-06-29

University College London • United Kingdom

Engaging in teaching and research in the field of freshwater ecology.