Meet the Lab

Lab Manager, Postdoc

My research focuses on developing methods to verify the species and geographic origin of timber and other plant products. I also worked on a variety of eDNA projects, such as using soil microbial community composition in forensics applications.

Postdoc

My research focuses on plant conservation genetics and climate-adapted seed sourcing strategies. Alongside applied research and student supervision, I also coordinate projects and working groups on genetic resource management for the DivSeek Australasian Hub.

Research Assistant

I support ongoing projects in timber tracking, eDNA and genetic resource management. My interests include wildlife conservation and the use of molecular methods to inform management decisions.

PhD Student

My research uses genomic tools to explore how ecosystem restoration can have better outcomes, particularly pollination services and native bee diversity.

PhD Candidate

My research focuses on DNA identification tools for economically important timber species belonging to the Family Dipterocarpaceae on the island of Borneo.

PhD Candidate

Exploring bio-fertilisers and inoculants for sustainable agriculture, specifically the development and utilisation of soil microbes for soil carbon retention and plant productivity.

Honours Student

I am very passionate about plant conservation, with a particular interest in swamp ecosystems. My honours project investigates the population genetics of plants endemic to the endangered Fleurieu Peninsula Swamps. 

Honours Student

I am passionate about conservation of native endangered plants. My research investigates the influence of soil on population genetics and speciation of spidery wattle (Acacia araneosa), to inform the genetic management plan for this species.

Communications Officer

My role at GROWE involves maintaining their website and writing content to communicate their research. I also develop and implement the communications strategy for our partner organisation DivSeek International Network.

Visiting Associate Professor

My research involves the ecophysiology of Australian non-model plants, numerical analysis of rangeland vegetation, soil microbiome ecology and diversity. I am also available for project/thesis assistance to students.