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I am a detail-oriented plant physiologist and biochemist who designs and executes experiments in plant physiology, metabolite analysis, and abiotic stress tolerance. My work focuses on developing plants that withstand climate change and exploring mechanisms that optimize photosynthesis and stress resilience. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration across academia and industry, I have led R&D projects, mentored students, and communicated complex science to diverse audiences. I am passionate about applying rigorous science to real-world challenges in forestry, bioenergy, and sustainable agriculture.…I am a detail-oriented plant physiologist and biochemist who designs and executes experiments in plant physiology, metabolite analysis, and abiotic stress tolerance. My work focuses on developing plants that withstand climate change and exploring mechanisms that optimize photosynthesis and stress resilience. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration across academia and industry, I have led R&D projects, mentored students, and communicated complex science to diverse audiences. I am passionate about applying rigorous science to real-world challenges in forestry, bioenergy, and sustainable agriculture.

Rebecca A. Dewhirst

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I am a detail-oriented plant physiologist and biochemist who designs and executes experiments in plant physiology, metabolite analysis, and abiotic stress tolerance. My work focuses on developing plants that withstand climate change and exploring mechanisms that optimize photosynthesis and stress resilience. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration across academia and industry, I have led R&D projects, mentored students, and communicated complex science to diverse audiences. I am passionate about applying rigorous science to real-world challenges in forestry, bioenergy, and sustainable agriculture.…I am a detail-oriented plant physiologist and biochemist who designs and executes experiments in plant physiology, metabolite analysis, and abiotic stress tolerance. My work focuses on developing plants that withstand climate change and exploring mechanisms that optimize photosynthesis and stress resilience. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration across academia and industry, I have led R&D projects, mentored students, and communicated complex science to diverse audiences. I am passionate about applying rigorous science to real-world challenges in forestry, bioenergy, and sustainable agriculture.

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I am a detail-oriented plant physiologist and biochemist who designs and executes experiments in plant physiology, metabolite analysis, and abiotic stress tolerance. My work focuses on developing plants that withstand climate change and exploring mechanisms that optimize photosynthesis and stress resilience.

Through cross-disciplinary collaboration across academia and industry, I have led R&D projects, mentored students, and communicated complex science to diverse audiences. I am passionate about applying rigorous science to real-world challenges in forestry, bioenergy, and sustainable agriculture.

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Work Experience

Lead Research Scientist at Living Carbon

January 1, 2025 - Present

Led and implemented experiments to determine trait efficacy, stress tolerance and photosynthetic activity of biomass-enhanced trees, contributed to company-wide R&D project development.

Research Scientist and Functional Team Lead at Living Carbon

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Designed and executed plant physiology experiments to elucidate the mechanisms and efficacy of a photorespiration bypass pathway in tree species under ambient and drought conditions.

Postdoctoral Scholar at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Integrated central metabolism with volatile organic compound emissions, and cell wall ester dynamics of the biofuel species poplar to understand and improve drought tolerance in greenhouse plants and at field sites.

Postdoctoral Associate at University of Exeter

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Characterised volatile organic compounds and flammability profiles of fire-adapted tree species to enhance understanding of climate change effects on ecosystems.

PhD Candidate at University of Edinburgh

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Characterised ascorbate metabolic pathways in plants and identified and developed an assay for a novel cell wall enzyme activity.

CASE Student Intern at Vitacress Ltd

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Quantified vitamin C losses throughout post-harvest processing and storage of salad leaves, informing best practices.

Undergraduate Researcher at University of York

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Characterised genetically determined shoot branching in recombinant lines of Arabidopsis thaliana.

Research Assistant at Operation Wallacea

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Collected and analysed biological samples to aid conservation research projects at a cloud forest site.