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Dr Thomas Stanton is a Lecturer in Geography in the Department of Geography and Environment at Loughborough University. He holds a PhD from the University of Nottingham and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Stanton joined Loughborough University in 2024 as Lecturer in Geography, following roles as AXA Research Fund Fellow and Vice Chancellor’s Independent Research Fellow at the same institution, Assistant Professor in Freshwater Science at the University of Nottingham, Lecturer in Environmental Science at Nottingham Trent University, and Research Associate at the University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering. His academic career began with a Sir Francis Hill PhD Scholarship at the University of Nottingham School of Geography from 2016 to 2020.

Stanton’s research focuses on the environmental prevalence, pathways, and impacts of material pollution in aquatic environments, with particular emphasis on anthropogenic materials such as textile fibres and microplastics. His work examines both natural and synthetic fibres in freshwater systems, rivers, sediments, and marine settings, including long-term studies of litter on coastlines in Northwest Scotland through projects such as 50 Years of Litter on Skye and community-engaged initiatives funded by NERC and the Royal Society. He serves as Guest Editor for a special issue on textile fibre pollution and acts as Scientific Advisor for Planet Patrol. Stanton has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, including articles in Environmental Science & Technology, Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Hazardous Materials, and Science of the Total Environment. He contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations across design, forensic science, engineering, and arts, and supervises postgraduate research on topics including microplastic interactions with aquatic organisms and community science. Stanton’s teaching covers environmental monitoring, pollution, policy, legislation, and science communication.

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