Expert Details
Rumen Microbiology, Ruminant Nutrition, Human Gut Microbiology, Fatty Acids and Health
ID: 729154
United Kingdom
Expert has >30 years experience in gut microbiology research
Many examples, including in 2010 consultancies for DSM Nutrition, Australian Meat & Livestock.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1975 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Microbial Biochemistry | Institution: University of Glasgow |
| Year: 1972 | Degree: BSc | Subject: Biochemistry | Institution: University of Glasgow |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1976 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Group Leader | Department: Rowett Institute |
Responsibilities:Supervision of research group of up to 24 PhD students, postdocs and technicians. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2008 to 2008 | Agency: RERAD | Role: Consultant | Description: Delivery of overview of methane from ruminants and its mitigation |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: 20 different countries in Europe, N America, Asia, Africa and Australasia | Summary: Discussion and consultancy on ruminants, nutrition and microbiology. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
|---|
| Nutrition Society, Society for Applied Microbiology, Society for General Microbiology |
| Professional Appointments |
|---|
| Deputy Editor-in-Chief, British Journal of Nutrition |
| Awards / Recognition |
|---|
| DSM Nutrition Award in 2007 'in recognition of his pioneering research in animal nutrition.' |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| 170 refereed papers, 50 book chapters/reviews, 2 patents |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| French |
Fields of Expertise
anaerobic microbiological process, applied microbiology, microbiological physiology, ruminant nutrition, rumen, rumen microbiology, microbial biochemistry, microbiology laboratory, ruminant, food-borne bacteria control, environmental science, microorganism isolation, applied science, laboratory, molecular genetics, fermentation, microorganism identification, microbiology, microbial ecology, dairy product, chromatography, biotechnology, biology