About me:
Broad research specialisms

My research centres on studies of mechanism and function in animal ecology. Most of the current work in my group focusses on stress physiology and intergenerational effects. For example, I am interested in the mechanisms that underpin the cost of reproduction - that is the trade-off between current and future reproduction, and between reproduction and survival. I am also interested in studying patterns of diversity in the evolution of the mammalian placenta. Finally, we study intergenerational effects of exposure to plastic additives (i.e. as pollutants) in birds. 

I work on a broad range of species in the field and the lab. I am a member of the Behaviour research group.

Interests:

• ecophysiology
• intergenerational effects
• physiological stress
• evolution of life histories
• ageing

Qualifications:

1994 BSc (Hons) Rural Resources Management (University of Plymouth; First Class)
1998 MSc Ecology (University of Wales, Bangor; Distinction)
2002 PhD in Ecophysiology (University of Glasgow)

2011 Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice / Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Career:

2018- Professor - University of Exeter

2015-2018 Associate Professor - University of Exeter

2012-2014 Senior Lecturer - University of Exeter

2005-2012 Royal Society Research Fellow - University of Exeter

2004-2005 Royal Society Research Fellow - University of Glasgow

2002-2004 NERC-funded post-doc - University of Glasgow

1994-1997 Curator of Animals - Newquay Zoo

Office hours: I am available to meet students at the following times (no appointment necessary): Tuesdays 1-2pm; Fridays 9.30-10.30am