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Takara Simpson-Jenkins

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Overview

I am currently in my first year conducting a PHD in peatland biogeochemistry, partnered with Laval University and the Premier Tech company in Quebec. 

I completed my Undergraduate and Masters degrees in Zoology, both centered around Wetland Science. 

Between my Masters and PHD I spent a year working in animal rehabilitation. I have also volunteered as a research assisstant with Operation Wallacea for a month in Mexico, conducting both terrestrial and marine ecological surveys. 

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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

Education/Academic qualification

Undergraduate, MSc, Difference in greenhouse gas emissions between artificially aerated Constructed Treatment Wetlands and Natural Wetland systems., Bangor University

1 Sept 20201 Sept 2021

Award Date: 1 Sept 2021

Undergraduate, BSc, Would re-introducing the Eurasian Beaver (Castor fiber) into Wales have an effect on carbon sequestration, and as a result climate change?, Bangor University

1 Sept 20171 Sept 2020

Award Date: 1 Sept 2020