Science, Research & Reports
Peer-reviewed publications, national standards and field reports spanning biodiversity, conservation, agriculture and sustainable development.
Scientific research and publications
Before the newspaper headlines, there were years of research. My scientific work includes biodiversity, evolution, conservation and wildlife diseases, with 14 peer-reviewed research papers.
Honorary Doctorate for Sustainability (University of York, 2026), Fellow of the Linnean Society, Daphne Jackson Research Fellow (2009 to 2012, University of York) and Commonwealth University Fellow. Discoverer of Nyctimene wrightae.
Original research: the description of Nyctimene wrightae
The scientific description of the Hamamas tube-nosed fruit bat.
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My work hasn’t stopped at research. I’ve also helped develop agricultural standards, digital financial services and practical approaches to improving livelihoods.
Agricultural credit scoring and financial inclusion
Programme leader, through Kamapim LtdI led this GSMA AgriTech programme through Kamapim Ltd, with partners MiBank and Field Buzz, developing agricultural credit scoring and digital financial services so remote smallholder farmers can access finance.
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Sustainable Vanilla Guide
Co-authorCo-authored guidance on sustainable vanilla production and development, created with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
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Papua New Guinea Vanilla Export Guide
Co-authorCo-authored practical guidance on vanilla quality, export requirements and accessing international markets.
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Complex patterns of host switching in New World arenaviruses
First author, with Bayerlová, Missa and MartínkováI compared the family trees of New World arenaviruses with the family trees of their rodent hosts. Some of these viruses cause serious fevers in people. The study found complex patterns of host switching, which helps explain how new diseases can emerge.
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