Science . Strategy . Impact
Building solutions across complex environmental and economic challenges
I work at the intersection of microbiome, biodiversity and biotechnology to develop solutions for circular bioeconomy, sustainable agriculture, ecosystem restoration and climate resilience. My approach brings together scientific knowledge, interdisciplinary collaboration, stakeholder engagement and programme strategy to move from understanding complex environmental challenges to developing practical and scalable solutions.
I have worked with researchers, governments, NGOs, multilaterals, industry and communities across multiple global regions, building partnerships that connect science, policy and practice. I am particularly interested in how scientific knowledge, collaborative networks and innovation can be brought together to create sustainable economies, healthier ecosystems and more resilient food systems.
Key Thematic Areas and Expertise
- Climate & ecosystem resilience
- Circular Bioeconomy
- Microbiome & Biotechnology
- Sustainable agriculture
- Programme Strategy
- Science & policy translation
- Partnerships & networks
Previous Experience and Qualifications
- Lecturer/Group Leader, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast (United Kingdom)
- Research Assistant Professor, The University of Western Australia, Perth (Australia)
- Senior Research Associate, University of East Anglia, Norwich (UK)
- OCE Postdoctoral Fellow, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, Hobart (Australia)
- PhD (Environmental Microbiology), University of Warwick, Coventry (UK)
- MSc (Environmental Science), University of Strathclyde, Glasgow (dissertation at University of Florida, USA)
- BSc (Horticulture), Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India