Staff
Dr Katharina Huntenburg
Research Interests
Dr Matevz Papp-Rupar
Research interests
Dr Matevz Papp-Rupar, Molecular Plant Pathology PhD, Biotechnology MSc, is a research leader in the Pest and Pathogen Ecology Department in East Malling with over 10 years' experience in plant pathology. His early research at National Institute for Biology, Slovenia included detection and characterisation of Potato virus Y and grapevine yellows phytoplasma (Ca. Phytoplasma vitis) in pathogen hosts, wild plant species and insect vectors.
Dr Trisna Tungadi
My main research interests are in the biology of insect crop pests and plant-virus-vector interactions, from both molecular and ecological approach. In particular on how findings from the lab can be translated and applied in the field to benefit growers. I am currently working on a BBSRC-funded project where my role is to investigate the biology and the egg laying behavior of the spotted wing Drosophila, D. suzukii, a major pest in soft and stone fruit production.
Mr Adrian Harris
In my current role as NIAB EMR’s Horticultural Trials Co-ordinator, I work with the crop protection sector to deliver high-quality scientific trials aimed at underpinning the demands of horticulture. Our unique facilities, trial plots and world-leading scientists (across many disciplines) enable us to put together the right project – and that’s part of the fun when working on projects which bridge academia and research.
Mrs Tina Baker
Tina is the first point of contact for all HR enquiries at NIAB EMR, providing a full HR administration service to all internal and external customers.
Dr Flora O'Brien
Research interests
Flora’s research focuses on aspects of root and soil biology in horticultural crop production. Her particular areas of interest include root and rhizosphere microbial interactions, adventitious rooting, and root traits associated with abiotic stress tolerance. Flora's current research topics include soil health, the influence of horticultural crops on the soil microbiome and soil carbon sequestration.
Mr Julian Westaway
Ms Felicidad Fernández Fernández
Research interests
Miss Emma Smith
With a BA (HONS) in business management and a keen interest in horticulture, Emma is part of the Glasshouse and Ornamental specialist team delivering trials and R&D services for mainly commercial customers of Arable, Fruit and Ornamental and Protected Crops in the glasshouses.
Emma provides the team with business development, contract management, customer liaison, coordination and technical services for activities including variety trials and variety characterisation, product evaluation trials, nutrition and growing system studies.
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