b. 25.2.53

lives in SW Edinburgh, Scotland

educated Brentwood School, Essex, 1960-1971

University Scholarship, University of Bristol 1972–1974
BSc (Botany) First Class Honours, University of Bristol 1974

PhD, University of Bristol 1978
DSc, University of Bristol 2006

BA, Edinburgh College of Art 2006

career

• University of Edinburgh: University Demonstrator, (1978–1981)
• University of Edinburgh: Lecturer (1981–1990) and Director of Studies (1988–1990)
• Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: Deputy Director and Head of Science, (1990–1996)
• Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: Senior Principal Research Scientist (Individual Merit Promotion) (1996–present)

honours

• Honorary Professor, University of Glasgow (1996–2010)
• Faculty, University of Maine , USA (2004–2006)
• Who’s Who in Scotland

awards

• 2016 Photography Prize, Col·legi de Biòlegs de Catalunya: category "Microscopia i fotografia de recerca",
• 2005/6 Graduate printmaker scheme, Glasgow Print Studios
• 2004 The Visual Arts Award, Scottish International Education Trust
• 2003 1st Prize, Novartis–Daily Telegraph ‘Visions of Science’ photographic competition: close-up category.
• 2003 Highly Commended, Novartis–Daily Telegraph ‘Visions of Science’ photographic competition: art category.

group exhibitions

• 2008 Annual Exhibition, Scottish Society of Artists, RSA Edinburgh
• 2007 Annual Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy
• 2007 Annual Exhibition, Scottish Society of Artists, RSA Edinburgh
• 2007 Annual Exhibition, Visual Arts Scotland Exhibition, RSA Edinburgh
• 2006 Recent graduates exhibition, Glasgow Print Studio
• 2006 Annual Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy
• 2006 Student Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy
• 2006 Annual Exhibition, Visual Arts Scotland , RSA Edinburgh
• 2005 Open Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy
• 2005 Student Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy
• 2004 Annual Exhibition, Royal Glasgow Institute
• 2004 ‘Edinburgh Open Door’, printmakers collaborative exhibition
• 2004 Annual Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy
• 2003 Annual Exhibition, Royal Glasgow Institute

press and media

includes Radio 4 Material World (September 2005); Daily Telegraph (2003 & 2004, Visions of Science coverage); The Sun(2004, Diatom reproduction); Lothian Life; Evening News; Botanics Magazine; Kew Magazine; etc