Peter Crittenden

Peter Crittenden is a British lichenologist. His research largely concerns the ecophysiology of lichens. Crittenden is known for using new techniques to study lichens, such as the use of 3D printing and X-ray computed tomography to study lichen structure and development.

Editorship Peter Crittenden served as senior editor of The Lichenologist from 2000 to 2019. During his tenure, he significantly impacted the journal and the field of lichenology. He initiated the modernisation of the journal's layout and printing in 2001, increasing its academic standing and impact factor from around 0.9 to over 1.5. Under his leadership, the journal introduced thematic issues and encouraged longer, more comprehensive papers.