I have vast experience in Molecular Ecology and a prolific and varied research background with strong emphasis on the practical applications of Molecular Ecology in real life situations, particularly fisheries management. I have strong ties with other researchers in this field and with management policy makers. I have successfully accrued a significant amount of research funding over the years and have excellent communication skills.

Molecular techniques for ecological investigations can be viewed as a (possibly essential) tool to examine issues right down to the sub-specific or even family level. I am interested in all aspects of molecular ecology and wider areas through the zoological and botanical realms. I have worked with numerous species (over 30) both terrestrial and water-based organisms including vertebrates and invertebrates. To date much of my research has been funding-driven (using molecular techniques to investigate specific issues or questions) but I have been able to learn outside of project requirements –often promoting new questions for which I have been able to obtain funding to research.