I teach in the general areas of molecular and cellular biology, with a particular interest in plant biology. Key modules are plant physiology & anatomy, and plant biotechnology, which are core for the BSc Biology course and MSc Biotechnology.

I am also the programme leader for the Integrated Masters awards of MSci and MChem, which provides students with an opportunity to extend their research skills during an additional year of study after completing their BSc Hons study.

I believe that it is important to integrate research into university teaching, and to achieve this I have designed modules to facilitate enquiry-based learning. This provides an active and effective way for students to deal with the vast quantities of information currently being generated in the biosciences. This learning style also develops skills valued by employers such as problem solving, teamwork, and communication.