We are based at the Lyell Centre for Earth & Marine Science & Technology, Edinburgh, UK. Our research seeks to understand the fundamental processes underlying photosynthesis in the coastal marine environment, and applying this knowledge to coastal ecosystem conservation and addressing sustainability grand challenges for the local rural and indigenous communities. Working across different habitats including coralline algal beds, mangrove forests and coral reefs, we have a particular focus on photosynthetic strategies under extreme light environments. We strengthen the impact of our research through multidisciplinary collaborations with other scientists, stakeholders, policymakers and managers, as well as leading a strong public engagement program.

photosynthesis, photophysiology, sustainability, ecosystem function, climate change, public engagement, science communication

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• Associate Professor, Lyell Centre for Earth and Marine Science and Technology, 2021-
• Assistant Professor, Lyell Centre for Earth and Marine Science and Technology, 2020-21
• Research Fellow, Lyell Centre for Earth and Marine Science and Technology, 2016-2020
• Associate Editor, Nature Microbiology, 2015-16
• MASTS Research Fellow, University of St Andrews, 2013-15
• Wellcome Trust Postdoctoral Research Assistant, University of Glasgow, 2013
• PhD Marine Biogeochemistry, University of Glasgow, 2009-13
• MSc Applied Marine Science (Distinction), University of Plymouth, 2007-08
• BSc (Hons) Ocean Science (First Class), University of Plymouth, 2004-07