I am a PhD student at the University of Bristol studying Biology. My field of research is plant molecular biology and physiology, with a particular focus on understanding how stomata work. Stomata are microscopic pores found on the underside of leaves and are vital in controlling water loss and carbon dioxide uptake. Whilst I am trained in the field of plant biology I have a keen interest in many other aspect of the natural world. I am treasurer for the Entomological Society at the University and have a passion for aquatic biology also. I love biology because it is a multidisciplinary science requiring a good knowledge of maths, chemistry and physics; every day throws up a new challenge and there is always more to learn. I hope that I can pass on my passion for nature and science to my students, if you love what you learn it's no longer a chore!

From my experience supervising under I understand that each student learns differently and I am flexible in the way I teach. I expect most students already have their own goals they wish to achieve and I am more than happy to help them achieve those. If they don't already have a goal I can help them identify one, learning is easier when you know where you are going. I also want to help students develop skills which help them work out the answers for themselves, so when they no longer need me as a tutor they can still confidently answer questions about a new topic they are learning. This is a very important part of being a successful scientist and is applicable to life in general.