About me

Research interests in soil, environment and management factors driving changes in soil carbon and function in agriculture. Contributing to research on soil constraints and management.

Focus on interdisciplinary and cross-institutional programs of research and engagement.

Links

Alliance and partnership between research organisations in soil science research and engagement
Soil data portal for monitoring soil condition; Australia wide; fact sheets and tools

Awards

Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Community Industry Impact & Engagement Award
Murdoch University (Australia, Perth), 2023
School of Agriculture and Environment Communication and Engagement Award
University of Western Australia (Australia, Perth) - UWA, 2021
'Seed of Light' Award for Excellence in Research Communication
Grains Research and Development Corporation (Australia, Canberra) - GRDC, 1999

Organisational Affiliations

Centre for Sustainable Farming Systems, Murdoch University

Member, Soil Science Australia

Education

Soil biology and carbon
2003–2006, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Western Australia (Australia, Perth) - UWA

The effect of soluble organic carbon substrates and environmental modulators on soil microbial function and diversity

Agriculture
1999–2001, Master of Science (MSc, MSc, MSci, MSi, ScM, MS, MSHS, MS, Mag, Mg, Mgr, SM, or SM), University of Western Australia (Australia, Perth) - UWA

Factors influencing the incidence and severity of black point in wheat in a Mediterranean environment