Environmental economist with a strong interest in marine management and planning.

Had diverse roles in academia and the public sector.

Apart from Government post in Marine Management Organisation (UK), previously held research positions at Athens University of Economics and Business (Greece) and the National University of Ireland, Galway (Ireland) and worked on a number of research projects, focusing on the marine environment, particularly regarding the valuation and integration of ecosystem services into decision-making.

Main interests are based around methods of supporting decision-making and environmental policy design using a range of techniques, such as environmental cost-benefit analysis, stated preference and benefit transfer methods.