Charles Godfray

Professor Sir Charles Godfray FRS is Professor of Population Biology and Director of the Oxford Martin School at the University of Oxford. He holds additional roles as Senior Visiting Researcher and Trustee of multiple scientific institutions including the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.

His research integrates ecology, evolution, and epidemiology to address global challenges in food security, disease control, and environmental sustainability. Key initiatives include directing the Wellcome-funded LEAP project and developing genetic interventions for malaria vector control through Target Malaria consortium.

• Fellow of the Royal Society
• Knighted for scientific services

Professor Godfray chairs scientific advisory boards for DEFRA and leads major policy reviews including England's bovine TB control strategy. He founded the 'Restatements' project to synthesize scientific evidence for contentious policy issues.