I grew up in the ancient capital of Saxon England; the City of Winchester. I have published about 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and 10 book chapters, which have been well cited (designated as a Highly Cited Researcher in 2018 and 2020). I previously worked as Associate Editor of Chemosphere (2012-2018) and became Associate Editor of Environmental Science and Technology in 2020 and Associate Editor of Environmental Au in 2021. In 2023, I was listed among the 30 EU politicians and professionals who have had the greatest impact on European environmental policy in the past two years. This recognition comes from the ENDS Europe Impact List of 2023.