I am a British evolutionary biologist, entomologist, and natural historian.

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My research focuses on butterflies and moths: incredibly diverse in structure and habit, they combine striking aesthetic beauty with a myriad of elegant solutions to the problem of survival. 

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I read evolutionary biology at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with first class honours and first in my class. I completed my doctoral research in 2022, at Edinburgh's Institute for Ecology and Evolution. 

In the course of my work I have collaborated internationally with major research institutions, government departments, and have served as peer reviewer for prominent academic journals, such as Functional Ecology, the Journal of Animal Ecology, and Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

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I believe scientists have a duty to inform, explain, and educate.

I have extensive experience teaching and supervising at undergraduate level, and a long history of public outreach and engagement. I have delivered talks for students, conferences, natural history societies, and the general public - across demographics. Science is one of our species' greatest achievements: it belongs to everyone, which is why education is of paramount importance. 

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