Steven M. Smith
Steven M. Smith | |
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Steven Smith at the Stone Forest in China | |
| Born | Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK |
| Nationality | Australian and British |
| Alma mater | University of Leicester (BSc) Indiana University (MA) University of Warwick (PhD) |
| Known for | Karrikins |
| Spouse | Dr Brenda Winning |
| Children | One daughter |
| Awards | Fellowship of the Institute of Biology (1998) Australian Research Council, Federation Fellowship (2004) Chinese Academy of Sciences, Visiting Professorship (2013) Chinese Academy of Sciences, President’s International Fellowship, (2014) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Plant Genetics and Biochemistry |
| Institutions | Rothamsted Experimental Station Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation John Innes Institute |
| Thesis | Synthesis of the small subunit of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase |
| Doctoral advisor | R. John Ellis |
| Doctoral students | Ian A. Graham |
| Website | www.stevensmithresearch.com |
Steven M. Smith is Emeritus Professor of Plant Genetics and Biochemistry at the University of Tasmania in Australia and Chief Investigator in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture.