Larissa Naylor
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Shari Gallop
I have collaborated internationally with Larissa. She is a world-renowned leader in in the coastal-marine space covering a broad range of topics including coastal adaptation and resilience with climate change, including integrating hard and nature-based engineering. I cannot recommend Larissa enough - her expertise, leadership, and mentorship skills, and ability to work across blue-sky and applied projects make her a great person to work with and a leader I and many others look up to in coastal science.
Robin M. Rotman
Larissa was my external supervisor when I was a graduate student at the University of Oxford. At that time, Larissa was a senior scientist with the Environment Agency and also a research associate with the Oxford University Centre for the Environment. Larissa guided my thesis research on coastal sediment transport. She is an expert in the area of coastal geomorphology and coastal resiliency in the face of climate change. She’s whip-smart, compassionate, and eager to mentor the next generation of environmental leaders. In fact, I was inspired to follow Larissa’s footsteps and become a professor myself! What a privilege to now work together as colleagues.
Geoff Brighty
Larissa is one of those people who grabs your attention - super bright, engaging and full of ideas, and very practical to delivering solutions - I just wanted her to be part of my Ecosystems team. She developed geomorphology thinking considerably in the Environment Agency and challenged the established way of river and coastal management - and her legacy is one of much more sensitive river corridor and flood plain management, meeting the outcomes required by the Water Framework Directive, and importantly, wildlife.
Shari Gallop
I have collaborated internationally with Larissa. She is a world-renowned leader in in the coastal-marine space covering a broad range of topics including coastal adaptation and resilience with climate change, including integrating hard and nature-based engineering. I cannot recommend Larissa enough - her expertise, leadership, and mentorship skills, and ability to work across blue-sky and applied projects make her a great person to work with and a leader I and many others look up to in coastal science.
Robin M. Rotman
Larissa was my external supervisor when I was a graduate student at the University of Oxford. At that time, Larissa was a senior scientist with the Environment Agency and also a research associate with the Oxford University Centre for the Environment. Larissa guided my thesis research on coastal sediment transport. She is an expert in the area of coastal geomorphology and coastal resiliency in the face of climate change. She’s whip-smart, compassionate, and eager to mentor the next generation of environmental leaders. In fact, I was inspired to follow Larissa’s footsteps and become a professor myself! What a privilege to now work together as colleagues.
Geoff Brighty
Larissa is one of those people who grabs your attention - super bright, engaging and full of ideas, and very practical to delivering solutions - I just wanted her to be part of my Ecosystems team. She developed geomorphology thinking considerably in the Environment Agency and challenged the established way of river and coastal management - and her legacy is one of much more sensitive river corridor and flood plain management, meeting the outcomes required by the Water Framework Directive, and importantly, wildlife.
Shari Gallop
I have collaborated internationally with Larissa. She is a world-renowned leader in in the coastal-marine space covering a broad range of topics including coastal adaptation and resilience with climate change, including integrating hard and nature-based engineering. I cannot recommend Larissa enough - her expertise, leadership, and mentorship skills, and ability to work across blue-sky and applied projects make her a great person to work with and a leader I and many others look up to in coastal science.
Robin M. Rotman
Larissa was my external supervisor when I was a graduate student at the University of Oxford. At that time, Larissa was a senior scientist with the Environment Agency and also a research associate with the Oxford University Centre for the Environment. Larissa guided my thesis research on coastal sediment transport. She is an expert in the area of coastal geomorphology and coastal resiliency in the face of climate change. She’s whip-smart, compassionate, and eager to mentor the next generation of environmental leaders. In fact, I was inspired to follow Larissa’s footsteps and become a professor myself! What a privilege to now work together as colleagues.
Geoff Brighty
Larissa is one of those people who grabs your attention - super bright, engaging and full of ideas, and very practical to delivering solutions - I just wanted her to be part of my Ecosystems team. She developed geomorphology thinking considerably in the Environment Agency and challenged the established way of river and coastal management - and her legacy is one of much more sensitive river corridor and flood plain management, meeting the outcomes required by the Water Framework Directive, and importantly, wildlife.
Shari Gallop
I have collaborated internationally with Larissa. She is a world-renowned leader in in the coastal-marine space covering a broad range of topics including coastal adaptation and resilience with climate change, including integrating hard and nature-based engineering. I cannot recommend Larissa enough - her expertise, leadership, and mentorship skills, and ability to work across blue-sky and applied projects make her a great person to work with and a leader I and many others look up to in coastal science.
Robin M. Rotman
Larissa was my external supervisor when I was a graduate student at the University of Oxford. At that time, Larissa was a senior scientist with the Environment Agency and also a research associate with the Oxford University Centre for the Environment. Larissa guided my thesis research on coastal sediment transport. She is an expert in the area of coastal geomorphology and coastal resiliency in the face of climate change. She’s whip-smart, compassionate, and eager to mentor the next generation of environmental leaders. In fact, I was inspired to follow Larissa’s footsteps and become a professor myself! What a privilege to now work together as colleagues.
Geoff Brighty
Larissa is one of those people who grabs your attention - super bright, engaging and full of ideas, and very practical to delivering solutions - I just wanted her to be part of my Ecosystems team. She developed geomorphology thinking considerably in the Environment Agency and challenged the established way of river and coastal management - and her legacy is one of much more sensitive river corridor and flood plain management, meeting the outcomes required by the Water Framework Directive, and importantly, wildlife.
Experience
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The World Bank Inspection Panel
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Expert Environmental Consultant
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Sep 2022 - Present
Specialist expert on coastal erosion, coastal climate change resilience and adaptation for this IP panel project: https://www.inspectionpanel.org/panel-cases/west-africa-coastal-areas-resilience-investment-project-p162337-additional-financing Specialist expert on coastal erosion, coastal climate change resilience and adaptation for this IP panel project: https://www.inspectionpanel.org/panel-cases/west-africa-coastal-areas-resilience-investment-project-p162337-additional-financing
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University of Glasgow
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Professor ofGeomorphology and Environmental Geography
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Oct 2020 - Present
Professor of Geomorphology and Environmental Geography with expertise in coastal geomorphology, coastal climate change adaptation, ecological enhancement, rock decay and urban greening. Professor of Geomorphology and Environmental Geography with expertise in coastal geomorphology, coastal climate change adaptation, ecological enhancement, rock decay and urban greening.
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Reader in Geomorphology and Environmental Geography
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Aug 2018 - Oct 2020
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University of Glasgow
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lecturer in Physical Sciences
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2018
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Arup
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Applied Biogeomorphology Fellow
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2014 - 2014
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Research & Teaching Fellow, Coastal Processes, Biodiversity and Climate Change Consultant
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2007 - 2013
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Environment Agency
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Scientist (Ecosystems Team in Evidence)
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2004 - 2006
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Komex Environmental Ltd.
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Professional Training and Coaching
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Environmental Manager
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2003 - 2004
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Environmental Manager
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2003 - 2004
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Environmental Manager
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2003 - 2004
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Environmental Manager
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2003 - 2004
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Education
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1997 - 2001
University of Oxford
D.Phil, Geography -
1992 - 1997
University of Victoria
BSc Geography - 1st class Major - Co-operative Education, Geography, Geomorphology, Natural Hazards -
1992 - 1997
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geography and Ecology
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