Overview

After obtaining a degree in Environmental Biology at Plymouth University, I worked as a research assistant at the Ecotoxicology Research & Innovation Centre (ERIC; part of Professor Richard Handy's lab), Plymouth University, where I developed my use of basic microscopy while imaging zebrafish.

Subsequently, I undertook my PhD research (within Professor Teresa Fernandes's and Professor Theodore B Henry's labs) at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, where I studied the fate and bioavailability of silver nanomaterials within freshwater systems (AgNM).

 Then I worked as a research fellow at Exeter University (within Professor Tamara Galloway's and Professor Charles Tyler's labs), where I led research investigating the interaction and transfer of nanoplastics within a simple food web. During this project, I extensively applied fluorescence and confocal imaging, image quantitation and processing techniques.

Since February 2020, I have led the light microscopy applications within Exeter's Bioimaging Centre. Over the last few years, my responsibilities have expanded within Exeter Bioimaging Centre. I now also lead Bioimagings light microscopy teaching responsibilities and lead the facility's developments in advanced light microscopy modalities, such as: Structured illumination microscopy (SIM), fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM & FLIM-FRET)), and fluorescence correlation microscopy (FCS & FCCS), single-molecule localisation microscopy (SMLM; dSTORM, DNA-PAINT and PALM), photostimulation and ablation and lightsheet and two-photon applications. 

Qualifications

2013-2016: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Ecotoxicology - exposure and bioavailability assessment within freshwater environments. Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh 

2014-2015: Learning Enhancement and Development Skills programme (LEADS); programme aligned with the UK Professional Standards Framework for Higher Education - HE Teacher, Tutor and Marker qualification. Center for Academic Leadership and Development. Heriot-Watt University.

2009-2012: Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons Environmental Biology/Marine Biology. University of Plymouth

2005-2006: Foundation in Natural Science - Animal Physiology, Chemistry, Geology and Climate Change. Liverpool John Moores University

Career

February 2020 - Present: Senior Research Light Microscopist. University of Exeter

April 2016 - October 2018: Research Fellow. University of Exeter

2012-2013: Research Assistant. University of Plymouth

Links

• Google Scholar Profile
• Research gate - publications