Dr Sorokin has a PhD in plant genetics obtained from the Institute of Genetics and Cytology, Minsk. Extensive experience in plant biotechnology and business development. Held several positions as a group leader at the Sainsbury’s laboratory in Norwich (UK) and as Head of Innovation at Plant Bioscience Ltd in Norwich (UK). Co-inventor of 7 patents in synthetic biology. Finalist of the 2021 EurekAwards, a competition to discover and support ambitious synthetic biology projects across Europe. Nationality: British.