Karen Louise Thorpe
Senior Lecturer in Aquatic Ecotoxicology
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Profile
Biography
I am an applied biologist working in the field of aquatic ecotoxicology. My research focuses on understanding the impacts of emerging environmental contaminants (including endocrine disruptors, pharmaceuticals, pesticides and plastics) on stress physiology and reproductive success of invertebrates and vertebrates, particularly fish. I joined the Environment department in September 2014 as a senior lecturer in aquatic ecotoxicology.
Area of expertise
- Fish physiology and reproduction
- Endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Microplastics
- Combination effects of simple and complex mixtures of environmental stressors
Career
- Senior Lecturer in Ecotoxicology
University of York (UK)
2014 - present - Senior Lecturer in Ecotoxicology
University of Portsmouth (UK)
2011 - 2014 - Postdoctoral Research Assistant
University of Prince Edward Island (Canada)
2010 - 2011 - Postdoctoral Research Assistant
University of Basel (Switzerland)
2006 - 2010 - Postdoctoral Research Assistant
University of Exeter (UK)
2001-2006 - PhD (Aquatic Ecotoxicology)
Brunel University (UK)
2001
Research
Available PhD research projects
At the moment I do not have any funding available. However, I welcome applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic students interested in understanding the impacts of environmental contaminants on the physiology, behaviour and reproduction of aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates.
