Contributor: Dr Gareth Evans

Dr Gareth Evans , Environmental Biotechnology ,University of Durham

Dr Gareth Evans

Dr Gareth Evans spent nearly twenty years, developing and implementing commercial R&D, waste/water recycling and pollution control programmes, gaining experience in land and wetland management, project management and pilot plant design/commissioning. He was also responsible for feasibility studies for European 5th framework programme and involved as a consultant on a projects in the UK, Europe, Turkey and Tasmania.

A member of the European Federation of Biotechnology, he was then approached to lead the Environmental Biotechnology teaching at the University of Durham. He now writes extensively on environmental, scientific and technical subjects in a variety of international magazines and online media.

Falklands War – UK and Argentine naval power then and now
The UK Navy dominated their Argentine counterparts during the Falklands War, but how have these forces fared since that...

The rise of the multirole vessel (MRV)
The rise of the multirole vessel (MRV) has mirrored the evolving nature of maritime power in the 21st century. Dr Gareth Evans reports on how high-tech craft, capable of undertaking various...

Pin-pointing naval navigation
The satellite era has revolutionised surface navigation, but beneath the waves the challenge is far more difficult. Dr Gareth Evans explores the repercussions of modern surface navigation...

UUVs: Unmanned and in Demand
Unmanned underwater vehicles are now being used across the battle space. Dr Gareth Evans takes a close look at the evolving technology to discover what the future...

Navy Key to Asia Defence Strategies
With miles of coastline, securing an independent and effective Asian naval capability is a vital defence strategy. Dr Gareth Evans...