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Expert of Entomology Over 25 years experience of crop pests and disease vectors.

Research
Expert leads the award-winning Pest Behaviour Research Group at a University and combines work on Integrated Pest & Pollinator Management with work on the behaviors of mosquitoes particularly on the nectar-feeding and egg-laying and on the spatial movement patterns of insects over landscape scales. A research profile that includes multiple interactions with colleagues throughout Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa. A history of well-cited papers within the field of insect pests and vectors. A world leader in insect-Brassica interactions, writing the major review in this area and called on as an invited speaker, and external authority.
Internationalization.
Expert works on collaborative research in Brazil, sub-Saharan Africa, China, and Europe. In addition, to his research leadership role, he has taken a lead in developing collaboration with universities in China. He was previously the University Theme Leader for Climate Change and Land Use at SLU. He is linked to extensive networks within Europe, sub-Saharan Africa (mainly Ethiopia, Kenya, and Burkina Faso), and the Americas (mainly Brazil Canada, Costa Rica, Chile), and China. A wide experience of executing both research and education abroad, and collaboration with multiple parties in research and capacity development.

Funding
Strong history of winning over £2.5m from a range of sources, including the EU, Nordic, and UK funds for national and international research, including collaborative multi-partner projects. Research application assessment for a range of funds.

Education
Extensive experience as a lecturer, course leader, and Programme Director of Studies. Assessed to be highly competent in all aspects of education. High level of experience of giving residential field courses in Sweden, South/Central America, Asia, and Africa. Linked to multi-level capacity development projects.
Leadership
Prof Expert leads the Agriculture Unit of Assessment for the 2021 UK Research Excellence Framework submission. Since 2018, Expert has been Head of The Agriculture, Health & Environment Department. In addition to formal training within the SLU Leadership program, he has led projects, education programs, and international training. He sits on the Management Board of the CONNECTED-GCRF Network for vector born plant diseases in Africa, on the BBSRC Industry, Impact, and Internships Committee of the London Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme which specializes in Academic-Industry Ph.D. educations, and sits on the Agriculture Committee of The Society of Chemical Industries.