Ingo is Deputy Director of the National Potato Innovation Centre at the James Hutton Institute in the United Kingdom and Professor of Crop Genetics at the University of Dundee. With more than 20 years of experience in potato research, he combines plant pathology, genetics, genomics and artificial intelligence to identify resistance to major diseases threatening global potato production.

His research draws on the genetic diversity of wild potatoes to discover valuable traits and translate them into practical breeding solutions. Working closely with breeders and industry, he applies advanced technologies to accelerate the development of resilient potato varieties that meet the needs of growers, consumers and the wider potato sector.