Dr. Larissa Naylor

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Biography

Larissa Naylor is a Professor of Geomorphology and Environmental Geography at the University of Glasgow, UK. She addresses ecological and climate change challenges through her work, which spans the fields of geomorphology, ecology, and engineering. Larissa has played a pivotal role in establishing the UK’s Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership and has contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s assessments. With a focus on coastal geomorphology, she has advised various organizations on planning policies for climate change adaptation. Her career includes serving on advisory boards and leading international working groups, underlining her influence in the field. Naylor's research interests also include biogeomorphology and risk management of coastal erosion. In addition to her research, she has received notable awards recognizing her contributions to geomorphology and climate policy, including the Halcrow Prize and the British Society of Geomorphology’s Mid-Career Award. Larissa is actively involved in higher education, supervising PhD students and contributing to interdisciplinary courses that integrate science with arts and policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Geomorphology

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, UK

Conducts research on coastal geomorphology and ecological challenges, advises governmental and international bodies, and teaches courses related to environmental geography.

Awards

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Halcrow Prize

2018-01-01
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Gordon Warwick Award

2018-01-01