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Charles Godfray is a population biologist whose work involves ecology, evolution, and epidemiology. He is interested in the interplay of science and policy, particularly in areas relating to environment and food security. As the director of the Oxford Martin School since January 2018, he co-led the Ailsa McLean project which utilized a pea aphid model system to explore various ecological and evolutionary problems. His research particularly focuses on the role of dynamics among facultative bacterial symbionts that affect hosts' interactions with food, plant pathogens, and parasitoids. Charles has also studied insects that vector human diseases, using modern genetic interventions and examining population genetics and dynamics. He is involved in significant research aimed at controlling malaria-transmitting mosquitoes in Africa. His work also examines food system dynamics with a focus on the health, environmental, and economic consequences of food system policies. Furthermore, he is interested in the taxonomy of braconid wasps and contributes to various high-level committees and projects related to ecology and agriculture.
Oxford Martin School • Oxford, UK
Oversees research and initiatives at the Oxford Martin School, focusing on addressing global challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.
University of Oxford • Oxford, UK
Contributes to the Department of Biology with expertise in population biology and ecological research.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.