Prof Andy Neal

Prof Andy Neal

2022

Before joining Rothamsted in 2007, Prof. Andrew Neal held positions at the Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University and The University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. His research is focused on understanding the integrated behaviour plant-microbe-soil systems, developing a theory of soil as an extended composite phenotype in the process. His research places organic carbon at the heart of soil.

Combining modern techniques he is working with colleagues to develop a radically different way of thinking about soil. Neal is a regular public speaker; his work has featured on BBC Radio 4’s Inside Science, at New Scientist Live events, and podcasts (Agrii’s Tramlines, Farmerama Radio and the Croptec Show’s Crop It Like It’s Hot podcast)