Dr Gonzalo Estavillo
Research Scientist
Contact details:
- Gonzalo.Estavillo@csiro.au
- +61 2 6246 5548
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GPO BOX 1700
CANBERRA ACT 2601 AUSTRALIA
Biography
Dr Estavillo joined CSIRO Plant Industry in 2013 after a six-year appointment as a Research Associate at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology based at the ANU.
While at the ANU, Dr Estavillo’s research focused on plant physiology and molecular biology of cell signalling and plant water stress responses. He also contributed to undergraduate education and training programs. Dr Estavillo’s scientific and outreach work resulted in several papers in high-profile journals and was recognised by several awards. He is also ANU Visiting Fellow.
Dr Estavillo first completed undergraduate studies in plant physiology and molecular biology at the National University of Rosario, Argentina. Following his undergraduate degree, he obtained a PhD in the same area from the University of Florida (USA), working on physiology and molecular biology of the Hydrilla verticillata, the first single-cell C4 inducible system ever described.
Professional Areas
Academic Qualifications
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2006
PhD, Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology
University of Florida, USA. -
1996
Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honors)
National University of Rosario, Argentina
Achievements and Awards
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2011
ACT Young Tall Poppy Science Award Winner
Australian Institute of Policy and Science, Australia -
2011
ANU Top Supervisor Award for excellence in research supervision.
ANU, Australia. -
2011
Australian Society of Plant Scientists Teaching Award for excellence, innovation and/or contributions to teaching plant science at University level
ASPS, Australia
