Role
Dr Lucy Clarke is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Animal, Rural & Environmental Sciences at NTU.
Dr Clarke is an active researcher and is a fluvial geomorphologist specialising in understanding river processes and flood mitigation; in particular how nature-based solutions and natural flood management can be used to moderate the impacts of climate change. She utilises a range of techniques in her research including field investigations, physical modelling, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and image analysis, in particular utilising photogrammetric techniques (aerial photograph reconstructions, close range photogrammetry and structure for motion).
She is module lead for the modules:
- Practical and Professional Skills
- GIS and Spatial Analysis
- Environmental Monitoring and GIS
She contributes to teaching on the modules:
- Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
Dr Clarke also supervises undergraduate dissertations and postgraduate research projects in ecology, environmental science and physical geography with an emphasis on topics related river processes, flood mitigation, image analysis/remote sensing and GIS.
Career overview
Dr Clarke has a BSc (Hons) in Geography from Durham University, a Masters in Geography and Surveying from the University of Otago in New Zealand and a PhD in Geography from the University of Exeter. She has also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education from the University of Dundee.
Before joining NTU in 2023, Dr Clarke has worked at a number of institutions in the UK including the University of Exeter (Department of Geography), the University of Dundee (Department of Geography), the University of Hull (Department of Geography), the British Antarctic Survey and the University of Gloucestershire.
Dr Clarke is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and was awarded a University Teaching Fellowship in 2016 at the University of Gloucestershire.
Research areas
Dr Clarke’s research interests focus on:
- Freshwater processes and habitats, especially in river environments
- The implementation and effectiveness of nature-based solutions
- Contemporary landscape dynamics
- Image analysis to explore environmental change
Opportunities to carry out postgraduate research towards an MPhil/PhD in these research areas exist and further information can be obtained from the NTU Graduate School.
External activity
- British Society for Geomorphology: Chair of Research Committee
- Lead coordinator Windsor Workshop PhD Training
- Steering group for the Stroud Frome Natural Flood Management Open Laboratory
- Steering group for the Defra/Heritage Lottery Flourishing Floodplains project
- Member of the Severn Vale CaBA
- Geomentor (GIS support for schools)
- Royal Geographical Society Ambassador Scheme
Press expertise
- Fluvial geomorphology
- Flooding and flood mitigation
- The impact of climate change on river systems and freshwater
- Remote sensing and image analysis
Course(s) I teach on
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Undergraduate | Full-time / SandwichCOURSE
Geography - BSc (Hons)
https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/animal-rural-and-environmental-sciences/ug/bsc-hons-geography
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Undergraduate | Full-time / Sandwichhttps://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/animal-rural-and-environmental-sciences/ug/bsc-hons-environmental-science
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Undergraduate | Full-time / Sandwichhttps://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/animal-rural-and-environmental-sciences/ug/bsc-hons-ecology-and-conservation
Dr Clarke works towards the UN Sustainability Goals 4 (Quality Education), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and 13 (Climate Action)
