Alex Davey

Alex Davey is an accomplished professional in the field of botany and environmental science, currently serving as the Deputy Director of Science (Research) at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh since August 2005. In various capacities, including Science Policy and Impact Officer and China Programme Coordinator, Alex has managed extensive research initiatives, especially in collaboration with Chinese institutions focusing on palaeobotany and climate change. The role also involved supervising academic personnel and engaging in phylogenetic studies. Prior experience includes a postdoctoral position at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, where duties encompassed research, education in phylogenetics, and project management for international biodiversity initiatives. Additionally, Alex contributed as a Scientific Editor at Macmillan Science Communication and held the position of Research Coordinator at Frontier - The Society for Environmental Exploration. Academic credentials include a D.Phil in Botany/Plant Biology and a BA (hons) in Biology from the University of Oxford.