PhD student Research at the Highlander LabThe main idea of my research is to design honeybee breeding programmes using data driven simulations.GoalsDesign a simulation framework for honeybee breeding programmesEvaluate different mating systems in the honey beePopulation genetic analysis of honey bees In New ZealandBackgroundI gained a BSc in Biology from Aberystwyth University and wrote my dissertation on the microbiota of Varroa destructor (a parasite of the honeybee). Specific InterestsHoneybee conservationPopulation geneticsParasitology Programming language and softwareR&R Studio (basic understanding).Hobbies and personal interestsOut of work I enjoy photography and printmaking with lino and woodcuts.Relevant Links Twitter LinkedIn This article was published on 2024-09-02