Dan Bebber

Professor in Ecology at the University of Exeter

Dan Bebber is a Professor in Ecology at the University of Exeter, holding a MA and DPhil from the University of Oxford. With a career spanning environmental consultancy, academic research, and leadership roles, he has become an internationally recognized expert in modeling the distributions and impacts of crop pests and pathogens. His primary research focuses on sustainable agriculture, particularly the ecology and evolution of fungal crop pathogens and the effects of climate change on crop production. Dan has a strong commitment to innovative teaching, demonstrated through various roles as a Course Director, Module Coordinator, and Education Incubator Fellow. He has developed and introduced courses/modules, including a flipped classroom approach and a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on sustainable food systems. His dedication to education is further highlighted by obtaining grants for teaching and education purposes, fostering collaborations, and contributing to the development of the next generation of scientists. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Bebber has made a significant impact through stakeholder engagement, organizing industry workshops, and collaborating with major UK retailers and importers to improve the sustainability of banana production. Furthermore, Dr. Bebber's research has contributed to the IPCC Special Report on Climate and Land, emphasizing the practical implications of his work for addressing global challenges.