Dr Cate Paull: Invertebrate pest management
Dr Cate Paull uses ecological concepts for the biological control of agricultural pests.
View ArticleDr Yiheyis Maru: regional systems resilience and sustainablility analyses
Dr Maru is undertaking research to develop innovative solutions to persistent problems in food insecurity, poverty and disadvantage in the context of climate change and other resilience and...
View ArticleDr Tom Walsh: researching genetic resistance to pesticides among insect pests
Dr Walsh's research looks at genetic resistance among agricultural insect pests to pesticides and Bt toxins and the implications of resistance spreading.
View ArticleDr John Roberts: managing pests and diseases of honeybees
Dr John Roberts studies various aspects of bee pathology to improve the biosecurity and health of honeybees.
View ArticleDr Cameron Fletcher: precise modelling of an imprecise world
Dr Cameron Fletcher makes computer models that describe how people, collectively, interact dynamically with the natural environment.
View ArticleMs Emma Ligtermoet: Investigating customary resource use and adaptation in...
Ms Emma Ligtermoet is a PhD student researching floodplain socio-ecological systems and Indigenous use of resources in the context of climate change adaptation.
View ArticleMs Gabriela Arcoverde: Investigating responses of savanna ant communities to...
Ms Gabriela Arcoverde is a PhD student based at CSIRO Darwin in the Northern Territory investigating how both historical and ecological biogeography can influence the responses of savanna ant...
View ArticleDr Jean-Baptiste Pichancourt: Managing simultaneously human and nature...
Dr Jean-Baptiste Pichancourt is researching decisional aspects that can inform rural and forest stakeholders how to best manage simultaneously human and nature centered objectives in forest and rural...
View ArticleDr Moran Segoli: ecosystem scientist and modeler
Dr Moran Segoli combines observational, experimental and modeling to study how interactions among species and their environment control ecosystem functioning.
View ArticleDr Chris Pavey: researching impacts of threats and developing management...
Dr Pavey is working to understand the impacts of disturbance on the functioning of arid ecosystems and developing management strategies to conserve landscapes and species.
View ArticleDr Belinda Stummer: Managing soil-borne microbial communities in plant...
Dr Belinda Stummer is researching the functional ecology of soil-borne microbes and understanding their roles in suppressing disease and improving plant growth.
View ArticleDr Jane Addison
With a background in natural resource management, Dr Jane Addison is working to improve social and environmental outcomes in the world’s drylands.
View ArticleDr Andrew J King: Soil Microbial Ecology in Human-Impacted Native Ecosystems
Dr King studies the interactions between soil organisms, plants, and ecosystem nutrient cycles.
View ArticleDr Tony Grice: Research Scientist of Ecology Program, CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences
Dr Tony Grice has extensive experience in the ecology and management of invasive plant species, especially in tropical woodlands and tropical wetlands.
View ArticleAnt biogeography and community ecology
CSIRO is investigating the factors influencing the diversity and composition of ants, an ecologically dominant group that is widely used as bio-indicators of ecological change.
View ArticleDhimurru fire and biodiversity monitoring project
CSIRO and the Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation have established a fire and biodiversity monitoring program for the Dhimurru Indigenous Protected Area in the Northern Territory.
View ArticleMatthew Purcell: researching biological control of invasive species
Matthew Purcell has more than 25 years experience in biological control, particularly exploration for new agents.
View ArticleDr Yvette Oliver: improving farming systems through better understanding of...
Dr Yvette Oliver’s work combines information from farmers, precision agriculture, soil science and simulation modelling to improve management decision at the paddock and farm scale.
View ArticleDr Andrew Fletcher: studying the agronomic management of crop based farming...
Dr Andrew Fletcher investigates the growth and development of field crops in order to better manage rain fed farming systems in Australia.
View ArticleDr Andrew Smith: improving mixed crop-livestock farming systems
Andrew Smith uses integrated farming systems research to identify options for improving the resource use efficiency, sustainability and profitability of mixed crop-livestock farming systems in...
View ArticleMs Caroline Bruce: improving food security in Africa
Ms Caroline Bruce coordinates the CSIRO-AusAID Africa Food Security Initiative – a partnership aiming to improve food and nutritional security outcomes for the poor of East, Central and West Africa.
View ArticleMr Dean Holzworth: building & using the farming systems model APSIM
With a background in software engineering, Mr Dean Holzworth leads the software team that develops APSIM, a core technology for many CSIRO projects.
View ArticleDr Di Mayberry: Increasing the productivity of livestock farming systems
Dr Di Mayberry is involved in research to improve the productivity, profitability and sustainability of ruminant livestock production systems in Australia and developing countries.
View ArticleDr Henrike Mielenz: researching N2O emissions from agricultural soils
With a background in soil physics and inverse modelling, Dr Henrike Mielenz aims to better understand N2O emissions from agricultural soils to be able to develop mitigation strategies.
View ArticleDr Jeremy Whish: Examining the sustainable and profitable use of farm resources
With a focus of on-farm research, Dr Jeremy Whish aims to examine constraints to profitable farm production. His current work is modelling biotic constraints within crop sequences.
View ArticleDr Jocelyn Davies: researching sustainability of people, environments and...
Dr Jocelyn Davies’ research supports sustainability of people, environments and industries in arid regions and other marginalised areas by understanding and facilitating integrated pathways for...
View ArticleMr Wolf Wanjura: applying project co-ordination and knowledge management for...
Mr Wolf Wanjura is working to improve investments in agriculture and food security through the Food Systems Innovation (FSI) Initiative partnership.
View ArticleMr Jody Biggs: researching sustainable farmings systems
Mr Jody Biggs is currently applying his skills to researching farming systems that can balance sustainable productivity with minimal environmental impact particularly in tropical agricultural system.
View ArticleDr Lindsay Bell: improving agricultural systems through crop-livestock...
Dr Lindsay Bell researches how crop and livestock production systems might be integrated to increase farm profitability, resilience and sustainability in Australian and small-holder farming systems.
View ArticleMonica van Wensveen: connecting with farming communities in Asia and Africa
Ms Monica van Wensveen uses communication, science and project management skills to address productivity and livelihood challenges facing smallholder farmers.
View ArticleNeal Dalgliesh: using increased knowledge of the farming system to improve...
Neal Dalgliesh is involved in research to improve the productivity, profitability and sustainability of Australian crop and livestock systems and those of neighbouring developing countries.
View ArticleMr Neil MacLeod: Bio-economic modelling of extensive livestock grazing...
Possessing a background in agricultural and resources economics and extensive experience in northern Australia, Asia and southern Africa, Mr Neil MacLeod aims to analyse and understand both extensive...
View ArticleDr Libby Pinkard: forest function in a changing climate
Dr Pinkard is an ecophysiologist specialising in responses of trees to pests and stress, who has contributed to the development of key forest productivity models and used these models to address forest...
View ArticleDr Zhengen Ren: modelling building thermal performance and indoor environment
With a background in thermal science and built environment, Dr Zhengen Ren is working to inform low emission building decisions.
View ArticleDr Glenn Marsh: discovering and characterising new pathogens
Dr Glenn Marsh is investigating pathogens and viruses carried by bats which have been found to be the source of many new and emerging viruses.
View ArticleGuidelines for the development of extensive cattle stations in northern...
This 38 page booklet captures the key outcomes from the Pigeon Hole Project, which explored opportunities to improve the profitability of northern Australian cattle stations through intensification.
View ArticleDr Chris Harwood: forest genetic resources, wood science and forestry for...
Dr Harwood’s work encompasses research on forest genetics and tree breeding, plantation silviculture, agroforestry, wood processing and building forest science capability in developing countries.
View ArticleImpacts of climate change on Indigenous communities in Kakadu National Park
CSIRO and Charles Darwin University researchers are assessing the impacts of climate change and weeds on the floodplains and Indigenous communities of Kakadu National Park.
View ArticleDr Keryn Paul: Researching carbon storage in woody vegetation and soil
Keryn is an ecological modeller and has been working in the areas of forest carbon accounting, commercial environmental forestry, life cycle analysis, and forest soils and nutrition.
View ArticleStephen Roxburgh: quantitative ecology and terrestrial carbon accounting
Dr Stephen Roxburgh’s research interests revolve around the structure and functioning of ecological systems and their management, with a particular focus on terrestrial carbon cycling.
View ArticleDr Neil Huth: farming systems researcher
Neil Huth undertakes research into farming systems, including the impacts of Coal Seam Gas.
View ArticleDr Therese McBeath: Crop and Soil Researcher
With a background in soil science and a special interest in crop nutrition, Dr Therese McBeath aims to use multi-scale approaches that explore processes controlling nutrient availability which can be...
View ArticleMr Tony Webster: developing sustainable tropical cropping systems
Mr Tony Webster uses field trails and cropping system modelling to understand and develop sustainable tropical cropping systems.
View ArticleMr Daniel Rowe: teaching an old grid new tricks
Mr Daniel Rowe is leading key smart grids and solar cooling research projects to help adapt current energy systems into the efficient, effective and sustainable systems of the future.
View ArticleDr Simon Harrison: biomechanics and computational modelling expert
Simon is a mechanical engineer who applies cutting-edge computational modelling techniques to finding innovative solutions for medical, sporting and health industries.
View ArticleDarwin 2013 Achievements Report
This 60 page report is a summary of research and communication achievements by tropical savanna researchers at CSIRO in Darwin, Northern Territory.
View ArticleDarwin Achievements Report 2013
This 60 page report is a summary of research and communication achievements by tropical savanna researchers at CSIRO in Darwin, Northern Territory.
View ArticleDr Andreas Zwick: molecular systematist
Dr Andreas Zwick heads the molecular systematics laboratory of the Australian National Insect Collection.
View ArticleMars Rover: 10 Years of Exploration
Ten years ago, NASA's twin sister rovers – dubbed Spirit and Opportunity – bounced to daunting air-cushioned landings on opposite sides of the Red Planet for what was planned to be just three month...
View ArticleInternational Meat Survey
CSIRO are seeking participants for an international survey that seeks to understand differences in cultural attitudes and consumer trends regarding meat purchasing, preparation and consumption in...
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