Théa has a BSc degree in Biology from the University of York and a Masters of Research in Plant and Microbial Biology from the University of Sheffield during which she worked on the effects of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae on nitrous oxide emissions from agricultural soils. Before joining NNFCC, Thea worked as a Trainer and Support Data Analyst for a waste management and IT company. 

At NNFCC, Théa is a Senior Research Analyst responsible for writing in depth articles on industry developments, new technologies and upcoming policies. She also helps with the general dissemination of communication material and manages the company's social media.

Théa also works on ongoing projects, such as updating the AD Deployment Database and updating the online REAL Research Library on a monthly basis, for which she writes quarterly and annual reports. In addition, she provides support to the company’s Consultants on other projects, both for private companies and on long-running European projects such as ShikiFactory100. She has acquired in-depth knowledge of the UK and the EU AD markets and political landscapes.

Théa specialises in non-food crops and their applications within the bioeconomy.

Recent articles include:

• Sustainable Aviation Fuels I – Policy Landscape
• TOP 10 – Updates, strategies and policies to look out for in 2022
• COP26 – The outcomes
• Round-up of non-food crop activity in the UK: Construction materials
• Hydrogen for bioenergy in the UK
• Future Fashion I – Sustainable textiles
• Future Fashion II – Sustainable alternative animal-derived materials
• Future Fashion III – Sustainability of synthetic and natural textile dyes