Head of Genetics, Breeding and Evaluation, National Institute for Agricultural Botany, Cambridge.
A plant biotechnologist with 20+ years experience in academic and commercial research.
Has held a considerable number of external appointments. Currently, on the Advisory Board of the ‘Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa Project’ (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), the Advisory Group of the ‘Bioscience for Business Knowledge Transfer Network, York’ (DTI-funded), and is a committee member of the UK Genetics Society.
Former Syngenta Research Fellow, United Kingdom (Senior Management Appointment)
Professor of Dept. of Chem/Biochemical Engineering & Director of Center for Biocatalysis & Bioprocessing, Oakdale Research Park.
Created at least two proprietary technology towards biocatalysis - derived products for licensing and/or initiating a start-up company.
Conceived, evolved a “National Center for Microbial/Enzyme Resource for Biocatalysis Screening and Discovery” for broad-based application of biocatalysis towards products in the areas of pharmaceutical intermediates, fine chemicals, commodity chemicals, bioremediation and feedstock utilization.
Former Global Research and Development Director at the Dow Chemical Company, San Diego, California, USA (20+ years at Dow)