The Doctoral Scholars

Jocelyn focuses on the ecological grief experienced by the South Sami of Norway in the wake of green infrastructure and climate change. This research builds upon the research she began during the completion of her MA in Anthropology at Southern Methodist University.

Jocelyn has previously published on the repatriation of Sami artifacts and use of art as pieces of protest in Countering Modernity: Cooperative Models from Indigenous Peoples. She also holds an LLM in Human Rights from the University of Nottingham and BS in Anthropology from Texas State University.

Supervisors

• Professor Sean Nixon, Department of Sociology and Criminology
• Professor Tom Cameron, School of Life Sciences

Jacob graduated from the University of Essex in 2023 with a first-class BSc in Marine Biology. During his final year project, he researched the distribution of antifouling paint particles in the local area, leading him to an interest in antifouling biocides and their environmental impacts.

As a Leverhulme doctoral scholar, he is co-supervised by the School of Life Sciences and the Department of Government in an interdisciplinary project that merges policy with science. This unique opportunity involves engaging with stakeholders and the public to effectively manage the environmental impacts of antifouling biocides at Brightlingsea Marina.

Supervisors

• Dr Nick Aldred, School of Life Sciences
• Dr Zorzeta Bakaki, Department of Government
• Dr Natalie Hicks, School of Life Sciences

Charles' research is on the impact of regional trade dynamics and regulatory frameworks in plastic waste management in the Global South as well as the effectiveness of initiatives by UNCTAD, SMEP, and FRESHPPACT in addressing plastic pollution and regulatory gaps.

Charles has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Northampton, contributing to decarbonisation, net-zero, and plastic pollution reduction projects. He has co-authored a book chapter on engaging SMEs in carbon emissions reduction, contributing to a broader publication on sustainable organisational practices. Charles holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in commerce, integrating business and environmental sustainability into his work.

Supervisors

• Dr Bedanand Upadhaya, Essex Business School
• Professor Karen Hulme, Essex Law School

Siân is undertaking the ‘Human rights in postgrowth proposals and policies’ project under the supervision of Judith Bueno De Mesquita and Nicholas Beuret.

Sian holds a LLM (1st class) in Law with Human Rights and recently completed their LLM International Human Rights Law Masters from the University of Essex. They have over six years’ experience working for the British Red Cross in Independent Living and Refugee Support, and have also worked as a research assistant with the University of Cambridge.

They are also an active member of the Essex Human Rights Centre, with recent publications including ‘Energy, Gender and Health: Mapping the Legal Framework and Potential Policy Solutions’ in collaboration with GI-ESCR.

Supervisors

• Jude Bueno de Mesquita, Essex Law School
• Dr Nicholas Beuret, Essex Business School

Holding two MSc degrees from LSE and Edinburgh, James’s academic journey reflects a commitment to understanding complex global issues.

By using cutting-edge quantitative methods, James is not only identifying who is most affected by climate misinformation, but also researching the mechanisms by which it undermines sustainability efforts. His work is positioned to provide valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and industry professionals, in order to further sustainability efforts within their areas of work.

Supervisors

• Dr Zorzeta Bakaki, Department of Government
• Professor Thankom Arun, Essex Business School