Head of Science and Public Engagement for Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum, University of Oxford
I research the evolutionary genetics of plants, plant taxonomy and biodiversity hotspots. Specifically, I am interested in speciation and adaptive radiations in poorly known parasitic and carnivorous plant groups, and also in taxonomic diversity in biodiversity hotspots including the Mediterranean Basin region and Japan. I am based at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and work in close collaboration with other scientists at University of Oxford Department of Plant Sciences. I am also interested in identifying novel and effective routes to public engagement with research, as Head of Science & Public Engagement at the Botanic Garden.
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