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Simon J. T. Pollard

Simon J. T. Pollard

D-Index & Metrics

Environmental Sciences

D-Index
53
Citations
8784
World Ranking
4307
National Ranking
329

Simon J. T. Pollard publication distribution in Environmental Sciences in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Environmental Sciences in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Simon J. T. Pollard sits on this spectrum.

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41 publications 687+

This scientist: 209 publications — 67th percentile

67% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 687 publications or more.

Simon J. T. Pollard D-index placement in Environmental Sciences in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Environmental Sciences scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Simon J. T. Pollard sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 125+

This scientist: 53 D-Index — 57th percentile

57% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 125 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2017 - Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK)

Overview

Simon J. T. Pollard is affiliated with Cranfield University in the United Kingdom and specializes in Environmental Science. Their research spans a variety of subfields including Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Ocean Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, Strategy and Management, and Pollution.

Their work predominantly addresses topics such as Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research, Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects, Regulation and Compliance Studies, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Risk Perception and Management, and Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact.

Recent publications by Simon J. T. Pollard include the following papers:

  • Metabolic, neurotoxic and immunotoxic effects of PFAAs and their mixtures on the proteome of the head kidney and plasma from rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), 2024, The Science of The Total Environment
  • Future foods: Morphological scenarios to explore changes in the UK food system with implications for food safety across the food chain, 2023, Futures
  • Real-life resilience: Exploring the organisational environment of international water utilities, 2022, Utilities Policy
  • Fusing strategic risk and futures methods to inform long-term strategic planning: case of water utilities, 2021, Environment Systems & Decisions
  • Whither regulation, risk and water safety plans? Case studies from Malaysia and from England and Wales, 2020, The Science of The Total Environment

Simon J. T. Pollard has frequently published in venues such as:

  • The Science of The Total Environment
  • Futures
  • Chemosphere
  • Utilities Policy
  • Environment Systems & Decisions

Frequent collaborators include:

  • Amila O. De Silva
  • Kenisha Garnett
  • Fiona A. Lickorish
  • Paul Leinster
  • Simon Jude

In recognition of contributions to engineering and environmental science, Simon J. T. Pollard was named Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK) in 2017.

Best Publications

  • Low-cost adsorbents for waste and wastewater treatment: a review

    S.J.T. Pollard;G.D. Fowler;C.J. Sollars;R. Perry

  • Biodrying for mechanical-biological treatment of wastes: a review of process science and engineering.

    Costas A. Velis;Philip J. Longhurst;Gillian H. Drew;Richard J. H. Smith

  • Producer responsibility, waste minimisation and the WEEE Directive: case studies in eco-design from the European lighting sector.

    Annika Gottberg;Joe Morris;Simon Pollard;Cecilia Mark-Herbert

  • Risk management for assuring safe drinking water.

    Steve E. Hrudey;Elizabeth J. Hrudey;Simon J.T. Pollard

  • Selecting Policy Instruments for Better Environmental Regulation: a Critique and Future Research Agenda: The Better Selection of Environmental Policy Instruments

    Christopher Taylor;Simon Pollard;Sophie Rocks;Andy Angus

  • Bioaerosol releases from compost facilities: Evaluating passive and active source terms at a green waste facility for improved risk assessments

    M.P.M. Taha;G.H. Drew;P.J. Longhurst;R. Smith

  • Human reliability analysis: A critique and review for managers

    Simon French;Tim Bedford;Simon J.T. Pollard;Emma Soane

  • Risk Analysis and Management in the Water Utility Sector: A Review of Drivers, Tools and Techniques

    Simon J. T. Pollard;J. E. Strutt;Brian H. MacGillivray;Paul D. Hamilton

  • Production and quality assurance of solid recovered fuels using Mechanical-Biological Treatment (MBT) of waste: a comprehensive assessment

    C. A. Velis;Philip J. Longhurst;Gillian H. Drew;Richard Smith

  • The influence of interference effects on the mechanical, microstructural and fixation characteristics of cement-solidified hazardous waste forms

    Colin D. Hills;Simon J.T. Pollard

  • Insights into the biodegradation of weathered hydrocarbons in contaminated soils by bioaugmentation and nutrient stimulation

    Ying Jiang;Kirsty J. Brassington;George Prpich;Graeme I. Paton

  • Wastes as co-fuels: the policy framework for solid recovered fuel (SRF) in Europe, with UK implications.

    Anurag Garg;Richard Smith;Daryl Hill;Nigel Simms

  • Characterisation and applications of activated carbon produced from Moringa oleifera seed husks by single-step steam pyrolysis

    A.Michael Warhurst;Gordon L. McConnachie;Simon J.T. Pollard

  • Organic compounds in the cement-based stabilisation/ solidification of hazardous mixed wastes—Mechanistic and process considerations

    S.J.T. Pollard;D.M. Montgomery;C.J. Sollars;R. Perry

  • Weathered Hydrocarbon Wastes: A Risk Management Primer

    Kirsty J. Brassington;Rupert L. Hough;Graeme I. Paton;Kirk T. Semple

  • Integrating decision tools for the sustainable management of land contamination

    Simon J. T. Pollard;A. Brookes;N. Earl;J. Lowe

  • Influence of operating parameters on the biodegradation of steroid estrogens and nonylphenolic compounds during biological wastewater treatment processes

    Yoong K. K. Koh;Tze Y. Chiu;Alan R. Boobis;Mark D. Scrimshaw

  • Microporous carbons from Moringa oleifera husks for water purification in less developed countries

    S.J.T. Pollard;F.E. Thompson;G.L. McConnachie

  • The role of organizational culture and leadership in water safety plan implementation for improved risk management

    Corinna Summerill;Simon J.T. Pollard;Jennifer A. Smith

  • Comparison of coal/solid recovered fuel (SRF) with coal/refuse derived fuel (RDF) in a fluidised bed reactor

    Stuart Thomas Wagland;P. Kilgallon;R. Coveney;A. Garg

  • source terms at a green waste facility for improved risk assessments

    R. Smith;S. J. T Pollard

Frequent Co-Authors

Richard J.H. Smith
Richard J.H. Smith University of Iowa
Steve E. Hrudey
Steve E. Hrudey University of Alberta
Frederic Coulon
Frederic Coulon Cranfield University
Graham Kendall
Graham Kendall MILA University
Kirk T. Semple
Kirk T. Semple Lancaster University
Graeme I. Paton
Graeme I. Paton University of Aberdeen
Roger Perry
Roger Perry Imperial College London
Elise Cartmell
Elise Cartmell Cranfield University
Shaomin Wu
Shaomin Wu University of Kent
Tom Stephenson
Tom Stephenson Cranfield University

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