Contributor: Dr Gareth Evans

Dr Gareth Evans , Environmental Biotechnology ,University of Durham

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.

Biometrics – redefining the phrase 'don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes'
Accurate identification of targets, even in the most remote locations, is now critical to military operations. Dr Gareth Evans reports on how the ability to accurately identify friend from foe...

Mind over mismatch – the challenge of maintaining a modern supply chain
As defence supply chains come under scrutiny, commanders are faced with increasingly difficult logistical demands. Dr Gareth Evans reports on how growing budgetary constraints and the range of...

Israeli Surveillance: Technologies of the Future
Israel has been designing some cutting-edge technology to help defence forces keep a watchful eye over the battle space. Gareth Evans looks at some of the most prominent technological...

Defence Takes National Approach in Asia
On paper the defence strategies among Asian economies are consolidating, but in practice they take individual paths. Dr Gareth Evans explores...