My PhD focuses on studying the effect of extreme weather events (i.e. extreme heat, drought, flooding) on soil quality, particularly in the biologically active upper soil layer, to determine consequential effects on biogeochemical cycling, soil microbial activity, and ultimately, soil productivity. 

I've previously worked as a Research Technician within Bangor University, with my key analytical skills including:

• Characterisation of Soil Quality Indicators (pH/EC, nitrate, ammonium, phosphate, soil moisture and organic matter content)
• ¹⁴C isotope analysis
• Microplastic characterisation: Laser Direct Infrared (LDIR)
• DNA and Metabolomics extractions

• MSc: Environmental Science with Placement Year
  2025

2026

• E-pub ahead of printDoes size matter? Biochar particle size and nitrogen addition drive biochar-derived carbon mineralisation and soil organic carbon turnover
  Davis, C., Chadwick, D., Jones, D. L. & Brown, R., 24 Jul 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Applied Soil Ecology. 226, 107335.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review