Dr Lizzie Gardner
About Dr Lizzie Gardner
Dr. Lizzie Gardner is a Senior Aquatic Ecologist at Arup with extensive experience in aquatic ecology, sustainability, and conservation management.
Title and Current Role
Dr. Lizzie Gardner serves as a Senior Aquatic Ecologist at Arup in London, England, United Kingdom. She began this role in 2021, where she is involved in aquatic ecology projects on both national and international scales.
Professional Background and Experience
Dr. Gardner has a robust professional background spanning various roles in different organizations. Prior to her current role at Arup, she served as an Aquatic Ecologist within the same organization from 2016 to 2021. She has also held positions at ENSIS Ltd as a Contract Aquatic Ecologist, Accenture as a Sustainability & Strategy Consulting Analyst, the Natural Environment Research Council's POL as an Ecological Analyst, and University College London as a Lecturer in Ecohydrology Modelling. Earlier in her career, she worked in roles such as Film Researcher and Production Assistant at Big Wave TV, Energy and Environment Consultant at Which?, and Policy Officer at Wildlife and Countryside Link.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Dr. Gardner's academic journey includes significant achievements. She completed her PhD in Aquatic Ecology and Conservation Management at University College London (UCL) from 2011 to 2016. Prior to that, she earned an MSc in Conservation with Distinction from UCL in 2010, and a BSc (Hons) in Geography with First-Class Honours from UCL in 2008.
Expertise in Aquatic Ecology
Dr. Gardner's expertise spans both freshwater and marine environments. She combines strategic scientific thinking with practical skills in design, communication, project management, IT, marketing, and events. Her work at Arup includes spearheading the growth of the firm's aquatic ecology consulting capability on an international scale.