Professor Susan Jobling
Professor
Heinz Wolff Building - Ground Floor
- Email: susan.jobling@brunel.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)1895 266284
Summary
I am deeply interested in understanding and addressing the impacts of exposures to environmental contaminants on ecosystems, wildlife and human health. Urban environments, where the majority of the global population resides, are hotspots for such exposures, and my research has consistently aimed to unravel the pathways and consequences of these interactions. My early work explored how environmental contaminants disrupt endocrine and reproductive systems, leading to significant regulatory advancements. Over time, my focus has shifted toward interdisciplinary approaches to solving environmental pollution challenges, fostering collaborations across academic, industrial, and governmental sectors.
As the Founder and Director of the Institute of Environment, Health, and Societies at Brunel University London, I championed interdisciplinary research, integrating expertise from diverse fields. Currently, I lead the Plastics in Indonesian Societies (PISCES) program, an ambitious initiative to combat plastic pollution through evidence-based solutions and circular economy principles. I am passionate about mentoring the next generation of researchers who will drive innovative solutions for a safer and more sustainable planet.
Qualifications
- 1991: BSc. (Hons) degree in Zoology with Marine Zoology, Upper Second Class (2i) degree. Bangor University College of North Wales.
- 1994: PhD Environmental oestrogenic chemicals and their effects on sexual development in male rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum)
Newest selected publications
Sembiring, E., Fenitra, RM., Dangkua, AR., Khoeriyah, ZBA., Van Der Laan, AZ., Fan, Y., et al. (2024) 'Improving household waste management in Indonesia: a mixed-methods approach for waste sorting'. Cleaner Waste Systems, 9 (in press, pre-proof). pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 2772-9125 Open Access Link
Maharja, C., Praptiwi, RA., Sainal, S., Wulandari, P., Ashley, M., Wyles, KJ., et al. (2024) 'Multiple negative impacts of marine plastic pollution on tropical coastal ecosystem services, and human health and well-being'. Ocean & Coastal Management, 258. pp. 1 - 18. ISSN: 0964-5691 Open Access Link
Cordova, MR., Kelly, MR., Hafizt, M., Wibowo, SPA., Ulumuddin, YI., Purbonegoro, T., et al. (2024) 'From riverbank to the sea: An initial assessment of plastic pollution along the Ciliwung River, Indonesia'. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 206. pp. 1 - 12. ISSN: 0025-326X Open Access Link
Williams, RS., Brownlow, A., Baillie, A., Barber, JL., Barnett, J., Davison, NJ., et al. (2023) 'Spatiotemporal Trends Spanning Three Decades Show Toxic Levels of Chemical Contaminants in Marine Mammals'. Environmental Science and Technology, 57 (49). pp. 20736 - 20749. ISSN: 0013-936X Open Access Link
Williams, R., Curnick, D., Brownlow, A., Barber, J., Davison, N., Deaville, R., et al. (2021) 'Polychlorinated biphenyls are associated with reduced testes weights in harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena)'. Environment International, 150 (May 2021). pp. 1 - 8. ISSN: 0160-4120 Open Access Link