Dr. Nick Voulvoulis

Biography

Nick Voulvoulis is a Professor of Environmental Technology and Deputy Head of the Centre for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London. He has been working at Imperial College since 2000, initially appointed as a Lecturer in Water Quality Management. He directed the prestigious MSc in Environmental Technology from 2005 to 2017 before being promoted to Professor. An internationally recognized expert in environmental management, his research focuses on the interactions and interdependencies between human and natural systems, exploring sustainable practices across various sectors. His work incorporates systems thinking to facilitate the transition towards a Sustainable Circular Economy and Net Zero, driving sustainability transformation in urban water systems. Voulvoulis has developed a coherent research program funded by research councils and international bodies, becoming a leading figure in sustainability. He has published extensively in top journals, holds an H index of 47 in Scopus, and has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students. He is the academic lead for strategic research partnerships, including collaborations with Anglian Water and Veolia. His current research explores the sustainability of the hydrogen economy, the management of emerging contaminants, and the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Voulvoulis is also the Director of the OPAL Soil Centre and an Associate Editor for Environmental Management.

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