Ecologist: living day to day with copious amounts of coffee.
I am a Senior Lecturer in Plant Sciences at the University of Stirling, aided by too much chocolate and coffee.
Current research
projects
I am fascinated by the dynamics of alien invasions, particularly big plants. Also drawn in by all that is freshwater: connectivity, dispersal and the opportunistic organisms that hitchhike along these waterways. Learning how vegetation modifies river structure and restoring degraded habitats.
From the field
I absolutely LOVE fieldwork and all the caveats associated with it – good and bad! The worst experiences can also make the funniest stories. I have tried to document some of my field experiences in the following pages, unfortunately I have left quite a few out but will try to make more effort in the future!
Team &
opportunities
At the University of Stirling we focus on the impact of invasive alien species on the environment, biodiversity and livelihoods (food and water security), particularly in freshwater environments. However, our project interests are diverse and also include research on plant and soil ecology.