Independent Research Fellow: P3 & Energy 2050, Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield (2014-present) Senior Research Fellow & Co-investigator, Agricultural and Environmental Science, University of Nottingham (2008-2014) Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Research Fellow, Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield (2004-2008) Research Associate, Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield (2002-2004) PhD, Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield (1996-2002) BSc (1st Class Hons) Plant Sciences, University of Liverpool (1996)

My research is primarily focused on plant physiological responses to atmospheric carbon dioxide: impacts on plant processes (productivity, anatomy and biochemistry, disease, soil processes). More recently I have engaged in applied research on climate change mitigation: Carbon Capture Storage and Transport (CCS) effects on vegetation and the soil environment as well as research into low carbon solutions for industry: biomass substitute for fossil fuels in the steel industry. I work closely with industry to effect best practice as we move towards mitigating effects of climate change.