Dr Paul Elliott

Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)

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Biography

Dr Paul Elliott is Director of Studies in Biology and Scientific Admissions Tutor at Homerton College, Cambridge, and a Bye-Fellow at Selwyn College, Cambridge. His research focuses on the biology and control of aquatic pest species such as the notorious zebra mussel. Paul is also an interviewer for students wanting to take the Natural Sciences course at the University of Cambridge and supervises on the first year “Evolution and Behaviour” course. Paul has also developed a number of interactive “scientific adventures” for use in school outreach.

Qualifications:

BA (Hons), University of Cambridge

PhD, University of Cambridge

Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching, Anglia Ruskin University

Selected Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Costa, R., Elliott, P., Aldridge, D.C. and Moggridge, G.M. Enhanced mortality of the biofouling zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, through the application of combined control agents. Journal of Great Lakes Research. 37(2), pp.272-278 , 2011
Costa, R., Elliott, P., Saraiva, P.M., Aldridge, D.C. and Moggridge, G.M. Development of sustainable solutions for zebra mussel control through chemical product engineering. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering 16 (2008) 435-440 , 2008
Elliott, P., Aldridge, D.C., and Moggridge, G.D. Zebra mussel filtration and its potential uses in industrial water treatment. Water research. 42, 1664-1674 , 2008
Elliott, P., and Zu Ermgassen, P.S. The Asian clam (Corbicula fluminea) in the River Thames, London, England. Aquatic Invasions. March, 54-60 , 2008 (UNKNOWN)
Aldridge, D.C., Moggridge, G.D. and Elliott, P.E. A micro-encapsulated biobullet for the control of biofouling zebra mussels. Environmental Science and Technology. 40 (3), 975 -979 , 2006
Elliott, P., Aldridge, D.C. and Moggridge, G.D. The increasing effects of zebramussels on water installations in England. Water and Environmental Management. Dec, 367-375 , 2005
Aldridge, D.C., Elliott, P. and Moggridge, G.D. The recent and rapid spread of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in Great Britain. Biological Conservation, 119, 253-261 , 2004
Elliott. P. Teaching science through mystery solving. Networks. 17, pp.11-23 , 2014

BOOK CHAPTERS

Elliott, P., Aldridge., D.C., Moggridge., G.D. The development of micro-encapsulated toxins to control zebra mussels. In: The Zebra Mussel in Europe (Eds: Van der Velde, G., Rajagopal, S., and Bij de Vaate, A). Backhuys Publishers, London, pp 371-381 , 2010

Past courses taught

An introduction to animal behaviour | Summer Programme course

Examining intelligence - Morning | Short Course (1 day)

An introduction to animal behaviour | Summer Programme course

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