Professor in Agricultural Genomics, Biodiversity and Cytogenetics, University of Leicester. Policy and programme advisor. Grant, project, and journal reviewer and editor. Research focus: genome evolution, breeding, sustainability, and biodiversity in agricultural species; the impact of agriculture; evaluation of research and advanced training. Teaching: Genetics, genomics, environment. Approaches to teaching Public understanding and outreach: All forums with discussion of genetics, breeding, Sustainable Development Goals SDGs, climate change mitigation and adaptation