Scientific Advisory Board

Prof Michael Fuller
Controlled-Agriculture
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Professor of Plant Physiology at Plymouth University and the Director of Fuller Education Ltd. With extensive experience, supervising 35 research students and examining over 40 PhD students globally. Holding prestigious positions in the UKCGE and the Council for Doctoral Education. Specializing in Graduate Studies, Stress Resistance in Plants and served as the former Head of Graduate School at the University of Plymouth.

Prof Ray Marriott
Extraction & Evaluation
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35 years industry experience in natural products extraction and application, transitioned to academia in 2008. From 1996 to 2008, serving as Chief Executive and Technical Director of Botanix, a leading extraction company specializing in functional molecules from UK crops. Research focuses on liquid and supercritical CO2 extraction, biocatalysis, and integrating these technologies into biorefinery schemes.

Dr Matthew Brown
Clinical Medicine
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A distinguished consultant in pain medicine and anaesthetics at The Royal Marsden, graduated with distinction from King’s College London. His groundbreaking research on pain and holistic approach to cancer-related pain management have earned him prestigious recognition.

Prof Michael Depledge OBE
Public Health
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Michael is an esteemed marine biologist and medical toxicologist with over 40 years of experience. He holds key roles, including Chief Scientist of the Environment Agency of England and Wales and founding board member of Natural England. Michael’s research focuses on environmental health and well-being. He was awarded a CBE in 2017 for his contributions.

Prof Nick Smirnoff
Plant Genetics
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A researcher with a keen interest in plant vitamin C (ascorbic acid) metabolism, focusing on its biosynthesis, photoprotection in photosynthesis, and roles of antioxidants. Leader of the Exeter Mass Spectrometry Facility, conducting small molecule analysis. Current research includes investigating ROS and antioxidants in plants, metabolomics using LC-MS and GC-MS in plants and algae, and studying high-temperature acclimation in algae and cyanobacteria.

Dr Henry Fisher
Cannabis Biotech
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Dr Henry Fisher is the Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder of Hanway Associates, London’s global cannabis consultancy. He has previously work at both Volteface and The Beckley foundation, and has a DPhil in chemistry from the University of Oxford.