About
Dr. Tim Doheny-Adams is an Associate Lecturer in the Department of Biology at the University of York. His teaching emphasizes active learning techniques, such as using simulations (e.g., population structure changes with colored blocks) and board games (e.g., modified Pandemic rules) to foster conceptual understanding in biology. His research focuses on sustainable food production, exploring solutions like integrated pest management and precision farming to counteract environmental impacts of conventional agriculture.
His research projects include characterizing genetically modified Arabidopsis plants to study stomatal development’s role in drought tolerance and carbon assimilation, and developing a heroin biosensor using techniques from Neil Bruce’s lab. Students design experiments involving PCR/sequencing, plant growth analysis, and LICOR instrumentation for gas exchange studies. His tutorials engage students in topics like diet’s environmental impact and lifestyle-learning connections through debates, literature reviews, and student-led presentations.
Recent publications highlight genetic studies on glucosinolates in Brassica napus, stomatal density’s influence on water efficiency, and biofumigation strategies. His work bridges plant physiology, genetics, and sustainable agriculture, aiming to address global food security challenges. He collaborates on lab techniques including SDS-PAGE, enzyme assays, and bacterial transformation.
No scientific awards are listed, but his contributions include innovative teaching methodologies and research on plant stress responses. His advising focuses on student-driven experimental design, with projects often merging molecular techniques and ecological applications. He currently holds no listed grants but is actively involved in teaching and research initiatives at the University of York.
