Professor Geoff Simm
Head, Division of Global Agriculture and Food Systems, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies; Chair of Global Agriculture and Food Security
- The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
- Division of Global Agriculture and Food Systems
Contact details
- Tel: +44 (0)131 651 7437
- Email: Geoff.Simm@ed.ac.uk
Address
- Street
-
Division of Global Agriculture and Food Systems
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
The University of Edinburgh
Easter Bush Campus - City
- Midlothian
- Post code
- EH25 9RG
Background
Geoff is Chair of Global Agriculture and Food Security and Head of the Division of Global Agriculture and Food Systems at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh. The Division is an interdisciplinary hub of researchers, teachers and students seeking evidence and learning for sustainable, ethical food systems for healthy people and a healthy planet.
Geoff’s background is in research, education, industry and policy engagement on sustainable farm animal breeding and sustainable agri-food systems. Prior to joining the University in 2016, he held a variety of leadership roles in SRUC and its predecessors.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Research Projects
Research Projects of Edinburgh Research Explorer
Qualifications
BSc (Hons), University of Wales
PhD, University of Edinburgh
Responsibilities & affiliations
FRAgS
FRSB
SFHEA
Research summary
Role of agri-food systems in tackling many of the global challenges facing society, including improving global food security, sustainable healthy diets, accelerating international development, responding to global climate change, and achieving sustainable natural resource use. Sustainable use of farm animal genetic resources. One Health.