Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sciences

My teaching journey started way back in 2000 after completing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. I spent a few years teaching high school science students and A-Level Biology students. I then went on to further my studies, gained two Master's in Science and a PhD in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

I conducted my research at International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines where I characterised OsPupK20-2, a Dirigent Gene from Rice (Oryza sativa L.).

Thereafter, my teaching in Higher Education began in 2014, however, I started with the University of Bedfordshire in 2018 as a Visiting Lecturer and have taught students at all levels (i.e. levels 3-7) till now. I took up my current position as a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sciences since March, 2022.

Teaching

I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and have also completed the PGCE-PCE teaching qualification. I teach Level 6 Biological Sciences and Food and Nutrition Sciences students and Level 7 Environmental Management students as well as supervise students doing their MSc research projects.

I coordinate the MSc Environmental Management and Food Security in Public Health courses and supervise/mentor a number of Visiting Lecturers teaching on those courses. I am the Link/Partnership Coordinator for four of our courses at Shuttleworth College.

I am a member of the Sustainability Forum as well as iBEST research institute. I am also the lead staff on EDI for the department and I have been taking initiatives to organise external relationships/collaborations across UG and PG courses.

Qualifications

• PhD Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Distinction)
• MSc Biodiversity (First Class with Distinction)
• MSc Zoology (First Class)
• BSc Biology (Magna Cum Laude)
• PGCE-PCE

Memberships

• Gamma Sigma Delta
• Gamma Sigma Biological Sciences Honour Society
• The Honour Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Research Interests

My research interests include plant breeding, genetics, biotechnology, air, water and soil quality monitoring and food security. I also have special interests in research related to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Contact Details

T: +44 (0) 1582 743970 ext 3970

E: krystal.phillip@beds.ac.uk