Priya Pollard is a Researcher at the Indigo Rock Marine Research Centre (IRMRC), with expertise in phycology, algal biotechnology, seaweed cultivation and processing, circular blue bioeconomy systems, seaweed preservation through ensiling, GIS, remote sensing, and freshwater and marine benthic ecology.

Her current research focuses on cultivating filamentous algae within Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems, with particular interest in their use for the bioremediation of fish-farm effluents, biorefinery and biomass valorisation, and the development of more sustainable, circular aquaculture practices. Within the Circular IMTA project, Priya leads Task 3 and contributes to project dissemination and stakeholder engagement. Her work integrates algal biology and ecology with biomass characterisation and spatial analysis to evaluate suitable algal species and their potential for environmental remediation, resource recovery, and biorefinery valorisation. She also coordinates the recruitment and supervision of interns at IRMRC, supporting knowledge exchange, training, and the development of emerging marine and environmental researchers.