Dr Eleanor Starkey

Research Associate

Email: eleanor.starkey1@ncl.ac.uk
Address: National Green Infrastructure Facility
School of Engineering
Urban Sciences Building
1 Science Square
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
NE4 5TG

Background

Eleanor has a background in Hydrology (flood risk monitoring, modelling and management) and has both academic and industrial experience. Eleanor completed her BSc, MSc and PhD degrees at Newcastle University and has recently returned as a Research Associate to join the National Green Infrastructure Facility team. She will be involved in testing and demonstrating the impact of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). This demonstration site will also be used to engage and involve stakeholders, including the public.

Eleanor’s PhD project enabled her to explore the feasibility, reliability (data quality), value and sustainability of citizen science in catchment science. She worked closely with small rural communities, including Haltwhistle and Acomb. The project stimulated interest and impact on a local to national level. The project also included the high profile ‘kerplunk’ natural flood management scheme.

Key skills and research interests

Hydrology - flood risk management
Hydrometric monitoring
Hydraulic / hydrological modelling
Community engagement and involvement (citizen science)
Nature-based solutions: green infrastructure and natural flood management
Science outreach

Qualifications

PhD Civil Engineering (Newcastle University, 2018). Thesis title: Community-based ('citizen science') monitoring for catchment characterisation, modelling and management.

MSc Hydrology and Climate Change (Newcastle University, 2011) - Distinction

BSc (Hons) Physical Geography (Newcastle University, 2010) - First Class

Memberships

Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (Graduate member)