Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Professor Iain Donnison is head of the Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences (IBERS). He is a plant and environmental scientist with expertise in temperate and tropical grasses. His work focuses on environmental stress, and strategies for adaptation to, and mitigation of, climate change. He is co-ordinator of the BBSRC Core Strategic Programme in Resilient Crops, Director of the pan Wales BEACON Biorefining Centre, Topic Lead for Resources in the UKRI Supergen Bioenergy Hub, and leads the UKRI Perennial Biomass Crops for Greenhouse Gas Removal Demonstrator. He is committed to work with industry and policymakers so that academic research is translated to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits. He was a member of the Committee for Climate Change (CCC) advisory groups for reports on Biomass in a low carbon economy (2018) and Land Use (2020), and is a member of the NFU’s academic advisory group on Net Zero.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics where Iain Donnison is active. These topic labels come from the works of this person. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
- 1 Similar Profiles
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
Profiles
-
Jamila Aldhaheri
Person: Doctor of Professional Studies
-
-
Building the Policy Ecosystem in Europe for Cultivation and use of Perennial Biomass Crops
Clifton-Brown, J., Hastings, A., von Cossel, M., Murphy-Bokern, D., McCalmont, J., Whitaker, J., Alexopoulou, E., Amaducci, S., Andronic, L., Ashman, C., Awty-Carroll, D., Bhatia, R., Breuer, L., Cosentino, S., Cracroft-Eley, W., Donnison, I., Elbersen, B., Ferrarini, A., Ford, J., Gattinger, A., & 29 others, 2023, European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings. p. 352-362 11 p. (European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding (Non-Journal item)
-
Landscape Decision System through spatial modelling tools to ensure food security
Arshad, N., Donnison, I., Rowe, R. & Hastings, A., Sept 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Open Access -
Novel Miscanthus hybrids: Modelling productivity on marginal land in Europe using dynamics of canopy development determined by light interception
Shepherd, A., Awty‐Carroll, D., Kam, J., Ashman, C., Magenau, E., Martani, E., Kontek, M., Ferrarini, A., Amaducci, S., Davey, C., Jurišić, V., Petrie, GJ., Al Hassan, M., Lamy, I., Lewandowski, I., de Maupeou, E., McCalmont, J., Trindade, L., van der Cruijsen, K., van der Pluijm, P., & 6 others, 13 Mar 2023, In: GCB Bioenergy. 15, 4, p. 444-461 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile8 Citations (Scopus)67 Downloads (Pure) -
Perennial biomass cropping and use: Shaping the policy ecosystem in European countries
Clifton‐Brown, J., Hastings, A., von Cossel, M., Murphy-Bokern, D., McCalmont, J., Whittaker, J., Alexopoulou, E., Amaducci, S., Andronic, L., Ashman, C., Awty‐Carroll, D., Bhatia, R., Breuer, L., Cosentino, S., Cracroft‐Eley, W., Donnison, I., Elbersen, B., Ferrarini, A., Ford, J., Greef, J., & 20 others, May 2023, In: GCB Bioenergy. 15, 5, p. 538-558 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile23 Citations (Scopus)189 Downloads (Pure) -
Species selection determines carbon allocation and turnover in Miscanthus crops: Implications for biomass production and C sequestration
Briones, M. J. I., Massey, A., Elias, D. M. O., McCalmont, J. P., Farrar, K., Donnison, I. & McNamara, N. P., 20 Aug 2023, In: Science of the Total Environment. 887, 13 p., 164003.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile8 Citations (Scopus)71 Downloads (Pure) -
Expanding the Miscanthus market in the UK: Growers in profile and experience, benefits and drawbacks of the bioenergy crop
von Hellfeld, R., Hastings, A., Kam, J., Rowe, R., Clifton‐Brown, J., Donnison, I. & Shepherd, A., 10 Oct 2022, In: GCB Bioenergy. 14, 11, p. 1205-1218 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile12 Citations (Scopus)144 Downloads (Pure) -
Potential Co-benefits and trade-offs between improved soil management, climate change mitigation and agri-food productivity
McGuire, R., Williams, P. N., Smith, P., McGrath, S. P., Curry, D., Donnison, I., Emmet, B. & Scollan, N., 01 May 2022, In: Food and Energy Security. 11, 2, 10 p., e352.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile7 Citations (Scopus)81 Downloads (Pure) -
Differential expression of starch and sucrose metabolic genes linked to varying biomass yield in Miscanthus hybrids
De Vega, J. J., Peel, N., Purdy, S. J., Hawkins, S., Donnison, I., Dyer, S. & Farrar, K., 19 Apr 2021, In: Biotechnology for Biofuels. 14, 1, 15 p., 98.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile6 Citations (Scopus)201 Downloads (Pure) -
Draft genome assembly of the biofuel grass crop Miscanthus sacchariflorus
De Vega, J., Donnison, I., Dyer, S. & Farrar, K., 18 Jan 2021, In: F1000Research. 10, 11 p., 29.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile4 Citations (Scopus)62 Downloads (Pure) -
Future of Welsh landscape and Ecological sustainability to achieve UK net zero target
Arshad, N., Fraser, M., Donnison, I. & Hastings, A., 04 Dec 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
-
Impact of vegetation type and pre-processing on product yields and properties following hydrothermal conversion of conservation biomass
Corton, J., Donnison, I., Ross, A., Lea-Langton, A., Wachendorf, M. & Fraser, M., 31 Mar 2021, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 137, 9 p., 110462.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)63 Downloads (Pure)
-
BEACON Mid-Wales: Growing the Circular-Bioeconomy-Shared Prosperity
Donnison, I. (PI)
01 Apr 2024 → 31 Dec 2024
Project: Externally funded research
-
Land Use For Net Zero (LUNZ) Hub
Donnison, I. (PI)
01 Nov 2023 → 28 Feb 2027
Project: Externally funded research
-
Institute Energy Supplementary Grant (IESG)
Donnison, I. (PI)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01 Apr 2023 → 31 Mar 2025
Project: Externally funded research
-
BioFIND- Phase2-Lot2-BEIS-Biomass Connect
Donnison, I. (PI) & Jensen, E. (Researcher)
British Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy
15 Jun 2022 → 31 Mar 2025
Project: Externally funded research
-
Perennial Biomass Crops for Greenhouse Gas Removal (PBC 4 GGR)
Donnison, I. (PI)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01 May 2021 → 31 Oct 2025
Project: Externally funded research
-
Germinal Breeding Agreement
Donnison, I. (PI)
01 Jan 2021 → 31 Dec 2030
Project: Externally funded research
-
FoodBioSystems: biological processe across the Agri-Food system from pre-farm to post-fork
Donnison, I. (PI)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01 Oct 2020 → 30 Sept 2028
Project: Externally funded research
-
CASE Studentships industrial contribution to 13647
Donnison, I. (PI)
01 Oct 2020 → 30 Sept 2028
Project: Externally funded research
-
CSP Rollover 22/23
Donnison, I. (PI)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01 Apr 2022 → 31 Mar 2023
Project: Externally funded research
-
BBSRC IDG
Donnison, I. (PI)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
01 Oct 2021 → 31 Mar 2023
Project: Externally funded research
-
BioFIND-Lot2 UKCEH Platform- BEIS
Donnison, I. (PI)
British Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy
22 Jul 2021 → 28 Feb 2022
Project: Externally funded research
Impacts
-
Greenhouse gas removal: September 2018
(Researcher) & Donnison, I. (Researcher)
Impact: Policy and legislation
-
Land use: Policies for a Net Zero UK: 23 Jan 2020
(Researcher) & Donnison, I. (Researcher)
Impact: Policy and legislation
-
Next steps for employability in Wales: skills development, the new ‘Economic Contract’ and preparing for the future 20th September 2018.
Donnison, I. (Researcher)
Impact: Policy and legislation, Economy, commerce and organisations
-
Rush biomass designated as none waste
(Researcher), Walker, J. (Participant), Fraser, M. (Researcher) & Donnison, I. (Researcher)
Impact: Policy and legislation
Press/Media
-
-
-
Negative emissions: Scientists debate role of CO2 removal in tackling climate change
26 Jun 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
-
Aberystwyth academics assess biomass potential of fast-growing tree species
22 May 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
-
Study explores crops like willow and alder to boost farm income
21 May 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
-
Biomass crop research aims to boost rural economy
20 May 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
-
New research team receives over £6m to help agriculture to net zero
17 Jan 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
-
Major research investment into land use transformation at Aberystwyth University
17 Jan 2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
-
Aberystwyth University land use project receives £6.25m
16 Jan 2024
5 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
-
Q&A: What does the UK’s new biomass strategy mean for net-zero?
18 Aug 2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
-
Scientists welcome UK Biomass Strategy
11 Aug 2023
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
Activities
-
Game Changing Innovation for the Circular Economy
Donnison, I. (Speaker)
23 Mar 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
-
Low Carbon Agriculture Show 2023 (Stoneleigh)
Donnison, I. (Participant)
07 Feb 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Festival or Exhibition
-
Biomass for UK Energy
Donnison, I. (Consultant) & Arshad, N. (Consultant)
12 Jan 2023Activity: Consultancy › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
File -
The role of Miscanthus in future agricultural strategy in Wales
Donnison, I. (Advisor)
17 Mar 2022Activity: Consultancy › Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation
-
Low Carbon Agriculture Show 2022 (Stoneleigh), Panel Debate: Decarbonising Welsh Agriculture
Donnison, I. (Speaker)
08 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
-
Sustainable Agriculture Conference, 9th Feb 2022
Donnison, I. (Speaker)
09 Feb 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
-
Royal Welsh Show
Donnison, I. (Chair), Scurlock, J. (Participant), Gallagher, J. (Participant), Fielden, T. (Participant), Richards, J. (Participant) & Hughes, J. (Participant)
2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Festival or Exhibition
-
Reducing Climate Change Impact
Donnison, I. (Speaker)
2022 → …Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
-
UKRI Net Zero event
Donnison, I. (Participant)
31 Oct 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Festival or Exhibition
-
Llywodraeth ei Fawrhydi | Government of the United Kingdom (Publisher)
Donnison, I. (Peer reviewer)
19 Oct 2021 → 19 Oct 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
-
Festival of Research 2021 - Climate Change Launch Event
Donnison, I. (Speaker)
18 Oct 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk