Matthew Alan Jones

Matthew Alan Jones is a Professor at the School of Molecular Biosciences, University of Glasgow, specializing in plant photobiology and circadian systems. He has held academic roles at the University of Essex (2012–2019) and UC Davis (2008–2012), with a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship.

• PhD in Plant Biology, University of Glasgow (2004–2008)
• BA (Hons) in Biological Sciences, University of Oxford (2001–2004)

His research explores how plants integrate light signals and circadian rhythms to manage abiotic stress, focusing on metabolites like PAP, RNA processing, and chloroplast signaling. Recent work highlights interactions between photosynthesis and circadian systems.

Key publications address stress-induced metabolic regulation, light signaling pathways, and circadian clock mechanisms, particularly in Arabidopsis and Kalanchoe species. Trends show expertise in retrograde signaling, RNA stability, and environmental adaptation.

Scientific awards include the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship, Perry Foundation Award, and Leverhulme Trust Award. He has secured grants from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Gatsby Charitable Foundation, and Royal Society.

His lab at University of Glasgow investigates plant responses to environmental changes, with future work targeting light-metabolic interactions for stress tolerance.