Earth and Environmental Sciences - Academic & Research - Research Explorer The University of Manchester

James Allan
- Earth and Environmental Sciences - Academic & Research - Professor of Air Pollution Measurement
Person: Academic
Grant Allen
- Earth and Environmental Sciences - Academic & Research - Professor
Person: Academic
Thomas Bannan
- Earth and Environmental Sciences - Academic & Research - Senior Lecturer in Atmospheric Sciences
Person: Academic
Elisa Biagioli
- Earth and Environmental Sciences - Academic & Research - Research Associate
Person: Academic
Nico Bigaroni
- Earth and Environmental Sciences - Academic & Research - Research Associate
Person: Academic

A modular fragment of Arabidopsis cation exchanger 1 (CAX1) reveals structural constraints on assembly
Sarkar, S., Pittman, J. K. & Hirschi, K. D., 1 Feb 2026, In: Plant Molecular Biology. 116, 1, 1.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Analysis of simulated X-Ray line profiles of atomistic models of prismatic dislocation loops and dipoles in α Zirconium
Larranaga, M., Frankel, P. & Race, C., 15 Mar 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Nuclear Materials. 156588.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A Novel Laser-Ablation Resonance-Ionization Mass Spectrometer for In Situ Dating of Lunar Rocks
Joy, K., Pernet-Fisher, J., Tartese, R. & al, E., 22 May 2026, 2026 IEEE Aerospace Conference. IEEE
Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Aqueous Alterations in the C2-ung Tarda Meteorite: In Situ Isotopic Evidence from Dolomite and Magnetite
Wilson, B. L. K., Nagashima, K., Barrett, T., Di Cecco, V. E., Tait, K. T. & Daly, M. G., 15 Feb 2026, In: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. 415, p. 219-234
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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A revision of Praearcturus gigas: a giant scorpion from the Lower Devonian (Lochkovian) of Britain
Howard, R. J., Garwood, R., Edgecombe, G. D. & Legg, D. A., 21 Apr 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Palaeontology.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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28 Active
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S.Woodward: Air Spaces: Getting the Measure of Air
Woodward, S. (PI), Ashton, J. (CoI), Balmer, A. (CoI), Bannan, T. (CoI), Hicks, S. (CoI) & Jankovic, V. (CoI)
1/06/26 → 31/05/28
Project: Research
Snail-inspired Soft Robots for High Precision Drug Delivery to Malignant Tumours
Nabawy BSc, MSc, PhD, MRAeS, SMAIAA, FHEA, M. (PI), Elsawy, M. (CoI), Finegan, K. (CoI), Margetts, L. (CoI) & Sellers, W. (CoI)
1/06/26 → 31/05/28
Project: Research
Spain: Towards identifying common patterns of microbe-induced plant resistance against insect pests
Zytynska, S. (PI)
7/01/26 → 6/09/26
Project: Research
Image Cell sorting: Integrating cell image analysis into sorting approaches to Revolutionise Cell biology at UoM
Konkel, J. (PI), Allen, J. (CoI), Ashe, H. (CoI), Bechtold, D. (CoI), Bertuzzi, M. (CoI), Bobola, N. (CoI), Brough, D. (CoI), Else, K. (CoI), Grainger, J. (CoI), Grencis, R. (CoI), Hepworth, M. (CoI), Howell, G. (CoI), Lopez-Castejon, G. (CoI), Mcfiggans, G. (CoI), O'Neill, C. (CoI), Sharrocks, A. (CoI), Thornton, D. (CoI), Voliotis, A. (CoI) & Worboys, J. (CoI)
1/08/25 → 31/07/26
Project: Research
Global-scale modelling of urban climate projection and adaptation based on local climate zones
Zheng, Z. (PI), Jay, C. (CoI), Lindley, S. (CoI) & Topping, D. (CoI)
1/07/25 → 30/06/28
Project: Research

Affecting change of UK public health policy on vitamin D, sun exposure, skin cancer and vitamin D supplementation 2013-20
Webb, A. (Participant) & Rhodes, L. (Participant)
Impact: Society and culture, Health and wellbeing, Economic, Policy
Arsenic research identifies avoidable health risks from groundwater arsenic informing increased awareness, policy change and mitigation
Polya, D. (Participant), Lloyd, J. (Participant), Vaughan, D. (Participant), Van Dongen, B. (Participant), Pan, J. (Participant), Richards, L. (Participant), Shaw, S. (Participant), Coker, V. (Participant), Boothman, C. (Participant), Ballentine, C. (Participant), Charnock, J. (Participant) & Lythgoe, P. (Participant)
Impact: Health and wellbeing, Policy, Environmental
British Ecological Society 16-18 Summer School
Skordilis, C. (Participant)
Impact: Environmental impacts, Societal impacts
Connectivity and inclusivity in HEIs - A solutions' based approach
Skordilis, C. (Participant)
Impact: Society and culture, Attitudes and behaviours, Environmental, Policy
Dalton Nuclear Policy Group: Influence on Nuclear Strategy
Bull, A. (Participant), Bodel, W. (Participant), Khan, A. (Participant), Butler, G. (Participant), Matthews, J. (Participant), Morris, K. (Participant) & Livens, F. (Participant)
Impact: Economic, Environmental, Policy

Inside Volcanoes: What Happens Beneath the Surface and Why It Matters
Bonechi, B. (Organiser)
6 Feb 2026
Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Participating in a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Teaching and Research
British Council 'Trajectory Award' Women-in-Science Winners and Delegation Visit to The University of Manchester
Harris, D. (Chair) & Richards, L. (Chair)
21 Jan 2026
Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
Eruptions in Action: Uncover the Secrets of Volcanoes
Bonechi, B. (Organiser)
2 Dec 2025
Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Teaching and Research
3D Pore Network Geometry and Crystallization Kinetics as Controls on Eruptive Style: Insights from the 2021 Tajogaite Eruption (La Palma, Spain)
Bonechi, B. (Invited speaker)
19 Nov 2025
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
Comprehensive simulation of particulate matter concentration in households
O'Meara, S. (Speaker)
11 Nov 2025
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research

100 Most Highly Cited Geoscientists
Coe, H. (Recipient), 31 Dec 2018
Prize: Other distinction
2012-2015 “Studente meritevole” exemption for B. Sc. Degree
Bonechi, B. (Recipient), Sept 2012
Prize: National/international honour
2013 Editors' Citation for Excellence in Refereeing
Allan, J. (Recipient), 3 Jun 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
2018 Editors' Citation for Excellence in Refereeing
Allan, J. (Recipient), 30 May 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship
Neave, D. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively

Scientists uncover magma heating effect that influences how volcanoes erupt
Bonechi, B.
8/06/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
World’s largest scorpion revealed from 415-million-year-old fossils
Garwood, R.
3/06/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
Short exposures to common air pollutants shown to have distinct impacts on lung function and brain activity
Mcfiggans, G.
19/05/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
New research reveals rapid methane release mechanism at the front of retreating ice sheets
Huuse, M.
14/05/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
A Voyage to Antarctica Season 6 | Episode 5: Meteorite-Hunting in Antarctica
Joy, K.
22/04/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media

Pollution aerosol across Northern Europe: Assessing properties, processes and effects on regional climate
Morgan, W. (Author), Coe, H. (Supervisor) & Gallagher, M. (Supervisor), 31 Oct 2010
Student thesis: Phd

Alpha spectroscopy - Ortec Alpha Ensemble
Morris, K. (Academic lead) & Stockdale, A. (Senior Technical Specialist)
Earth and Environmental Sciences - Academic & Research
Facility/equipment: Equipment
Analysis of environmental aqueous solutions
Morris, K. (Academic lead) & Stockdale, A. (Senior Technical Specialist)
Earth and Environmental Sciences - Academic & Research
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Autoradiography - Cytiva Amersham Typhoon
Morris, K. (Academic lead) & Stockdale, A. (Senior Technical Specialist)
Earth and Environmental Sciences - Academic & Research
Facility/equipment: Equipment
Firs Environmental Research Station
Hughes, O. (Technical Manager), Flynn, M. (Senior Technical Specialist) & Johnson, G. (Academic lead)
FSE Research
Facility/equipment: Facility
Gamma spectroscopy - Ortec HPGe counter
Morris, K. (Academic lead) & Stockdale, A. (Senior Technical Specialist)
Earth and Environmental Sciences - Academic & Research
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