Research Group
Epidemiology and Modelling Group
Role Overview
A current member of the Epidemiology and Modelling Group, promoting research impact with relevance to food security, plant biosecurity and biodiversity across regions in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Europe and UK. Additionally, collating science impact for an international food security programme, TIGR2ESS, across the six interdisciplinary flagship projects (India and UK).Research Interests.
Research Interests
Plant-insect interactions, using thrips as a model to unravel questions on host-plant selection, tolerance and resistance to invasive species. More recently focusing on mechanisms underpinning beneficial interactions (pollinating and predatory thrips), accumulating knowledge on benefits these bring in natural and agricultural settings.
Affiliations
Epidemiology and Modelling Group
TIGR2ESS Cambridge Global Food Security
Qualifications
PGCert, Science Communications, University of Cambridge
PhD Biology, Birkbeck College, University of London
BSc. Hons. Horticulture, University of Reading
Previous Positions
2015-2020, Career Development Research Fellowship, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
2002-2015, Scientific Officer, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Publications
Awards
Kew Guild, Host organisation: Australian National Insect Collection, CSIRO, Canberra
Committees
Honorary Research Associate, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
British Ecological Society College Review Panel
Fellow of the Linnean Society
Member of Botanic Gardens Conservation International’s Directory of Expertise; Plant Health and Biosecurity
