Vice-Chancellor, Plymouth University

Professor Judith Petts has been doing high-quality interdisciplinary research for over 30 years, making significant contributions in risk management, environmental governance, and science-society relationships.

She has been a consultant and policy advisor for the Environment Agency, Department of Health, Health and Safety Executive, BIS, DEFRA, DECC, and government committees. This includes participation in the Council of the Natural Environment Research Council (2000-6) and the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution (2005-11). She is a currently a member of DEFRA’s Science Advisory Council and co-chairs the BIS Sciencewise Steering Group.

She was awarded a CBE for services to scientific research in 2012.

Professor Petts was previously Pro-Vice Chancellor Research & Enterprise at the University of Southampton.