Academic research: Areas of interest
Research to improve sustainable management of the tidal Thames
At the Port of London Authority we believe the way to protect and improve the River Thames is to undertake studies on a broad range of environmental topics. This non-exhaustive list includes some of the themes that we are keen to explore with academic partners.
Contact our Environment team to open a conversation.
| Relevant Project Area | Project Title |
|---|---|
| Litter |
Litter clean-up methodology in softer sediments or for different parts of the river Microplastics in dredged materials Extent to which erosion in historic landfill is contributing to Thames litter |
| Net Gain |
Optimising green infrastructure for biodiversity benefits Potential of use for drone technology to monitoring estuary habitats and river morphology, with possible changes like bank receeding and habitat changes Assessment tool for assessing benefits of blue and green infrastructure in coastal and estuarine environments |
| Port Use and Trade |
Areas of risk for reaching a green recovery or decarbonisation within transition in the port industry |
| Renewable energy |
Benefit of carbon pricing in the discussion for net zero transition Tidal and wave energy on the Thames and the potential benefit of bank erosion Extent and application of hydrogen to decarbonise the industry and community uses along the estuary and the role in freight to achieve it |
| Shipping and Maritime |
Decarbonisation of recreational and support boats at economically viable costs Scrubber contribution to sediment quality in a flow Optimisation access and egress in order to reduce waiting times and emissions in a tidally restricted estuary port |
| Shipping Net Gain |
Extent and impact of interactions with the river bed for large ships within different parts of the estuary Noise impacts within the estuary Impacts of electrification to under water noise Biodiversity net gain benefits to the river habitats and hinterland beyond Role of environmental net gain in the river, planning and developments |
| Society, Community and education |
Schools to university involvement in litter clean up along the river Barriers to schools along the catchment engaging with the estuary Extent and application of hydrogen to decarbonise the industry and community uses along the estuary and the role in freight to achieve it |
Page updated January 2021
