Theme Coordinator, Invasive Species and Plant Pathologist. B.Sc. Biological sciences, University of East Anglia, 1984; M.Sc. and DIC Pest management (Plant Pathology), Imperial College, University of London, 1987; Ph.D. University of London, 1993; Prince 2 Registered Practitioner, 2006. Areas of expertise: Invasive species management; with particular expertise in weed biological control and pathogen quarantine procedures and regulations. Project management and project development in these fields often involving overseas activities. Published many research findings. Training and workshops including the supervision of junior scientists and students.