Dr. Richard Walton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Richard Walton is a research fellow at the University of Southampton with a focus on palaeoecology and conservation biology. His primary research interests include climate-environment-human interactions, freshwater ecosystem recovery, and the anthropogenic impacts on aquatic systems. Currently involved in the RESTORE project, he studies recovery pathways for lacustrine ecosystems. Walton employs palaeoecological techniques to reconstruct past environments and ecological regimes, emphasizing the importance of plant subfossils and sediment records. His work aims to integrate palaeoecological findings with contemporary conservation efforts. He enjoys teaching on ecological topics related to lake ecosystems and environmental change.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, GB

Conducting research on palaeoecology and freshwater ecosystems, focusing on recovery pathways and the impacts of environmental change.