Profiles
Mrs Amanda Burton
Research Associate - Engineering Design for the Circular Plastics Economy
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
Biography
Biography
Design Engineer researching the circular economy of waste fishing gear in the Channel region on the INdIGO project
Member of the Materials and Structures Research Group
Qualifications
MEng and Man Mechanical Engineering, Manufacture and Management with Modern Language (French), University of Birmingham
MSc in Advanced Engineering Design, University of Plymouth
Roles on external bodies
Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular Economy Pioneer
Member of the UKRI Early Career Researcher Forum
Member of the UK Circular Plastics Network
Personal
Personal
Reports & invited lectures
Global Research and Innovation in Plastic Sustainability, UK Circular Plastics Network and Innovate UK : Marine Plastics from Fishing Gear - challenges, successes and research innovation. March 2022, Birmingham UK and online
World Plastics Innovation Summit: Engineering Design for a Circular Plastics Economy Lecture and Panel Discussion. June 2022, Berlin and online
Conferences organised
Engineering Solutions for Marine Plastic Pollution, part of the University of Plymouth Research Festival, June 2021
Additional information
Trustee of Dartington Recreation Association managing 10 acres including play park, football field, woodlands, outdoor swimming pool and community centre