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Professor Alison Kingston-Smith is a faculty member at Aberystwyth University, serving as Chair and Director of Research in the Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences (IBERS). She leads the interdisciplinary Rural Futures Hub, focusing on sustainable agricultural innovation. Her work bridges plant science, ruminant nutrition, and environmental sustainability.
Research Interests: Her expertise lies in plant biochemistry and physiology, particularly in improving forage crops to reduce the environmental footprint of livestock. Key interests include plant stress memory, feed quality, rumen microbiology, and the development of alternative proteins such as edible insects. She explores how climate change affects forage resilience and fermentation efficiency.
The recent research articles highlight a strong trend in sustainable agriculture, focusing on climate-resilient forages, rumen microbial dynamics, nitrogen efficiency, and innovative technologies like computer vision for animal health monitoring. Her work integrates molecular biology, microbiome science, and digital agriculture to support sustainable food systems.
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She actively supervises research and collaborates nationally and internationally. She leads multiple externally funded projects, including the EU-Interreg ValuSect project on edible insects. Her public engagement includes media appearances, conference presentations, and participation in agricultural shows such as the Royal Welsh Show. She is involved in policy and advisory roles, including serving as Chair for UK Research and Innovation’s peer-review panel.
Labs and Teams: She leads research within IBERS and the Rural Futures Hub, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration. Her projects involve partnerships with institutions like Queen’s University Belfast and funding bodies such as BBSRC and Welsh Government.
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