Dr. Peter Graystock

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Peter Graystock studies how microbial communities shape the health, behavior, and resilience of hosts, with a particular focus on pollinators and plants in agricultural ecosystems. His research spans microbial ecology, host–microbe interactions, microbiome engineering, and applications in sustainable agriculture, disease resistance, and conservation. He collaborates with governing bodies such as Natural England, conservation organizations like the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, and industry leaders including Biobest, all with the aim of improving managed bee rearing practices and wild bee health. His findings on managed bumblebees and parasite transmission have informed conservation policies, earning him recognition through the NERC inaugural impact awards.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Imperial College London • Silwood Park, United Kingdom

Teaches and conducts research focusing on the health and resilience of plant and pollinator ecosystems.

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.