
Research Assistant
Martha is a Research Assistant with the Climate Change Policy Group.
Martha holds a BSc in Environmental Science, an MSc in Climate Change and a PGCert in Climate Justice. During her studies, Martha developed an interest in climate change issues at the point where science, human rights and policy development intersect. Martha's studies also explored science and policy around air quality in the UK.
Prior to beginning her research role at Cambridge, Martha worked for several years at the consultancy Ricardo, becoming a Senior Consultant in the Air Quality Modelling and Climate Action Planning and Transparency teams. In this role, Martha worked on a number of local, regional and international-scale policy, mitigation, adaptation and emissions inventory projects through data analysis, research, report writing and stakeholder engagement.
As a Research Assistant within the CCPG, Martha investigates actions taken toward emission reductions and reducing the negative impacts of climate change and climate change policy. Her research interests revolve around the science and policy surrounding climate change and air quality issues, focussing on environmental justice and policies that promote a just transition.