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Biography
Dr Ben Macdonald research is developing improved agricultural production systems through the measurement of nutrient and water fluxes within agricultural and natural ecosystems. Dr Macdonald goal is to enable the development of resilient and sustainable agro-ecosystems. Over the last 20 years he has investigated soil nitrogen and carbon cycling in diverse ecosystems, from cotton and sugarcane production systems, semi-arid rangelands to tropical biodiverse Pacific farming systems. This work has focused on quantifying carbon and nitrogen cycling, improving profitability and reducing environmental impacts. Besides working on intensive Australian production systems he has worked with small holder farmers in Vietnam, Tonga, Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu and Samoa.
Dr Macdonald is the current leader of the Soil Process and Function Group within the Sustainability Program of the CSIRO Agriculture and Food Business Unit. The group is aiming to improve resilience and sustainability of Australian and regional agroecosystems. The group will achieve this aim by innovating and collaborating with diverse range of institutions, industries, and people.
Professional Areas
Fields of Research
Current Roles
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Group Leader
Soil and Landscapes, Agriculture & Food
Academic Qualifications
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1999
PhD “The properties of chenopod patterned ground: an investigation of a rangeland landscape feature at Fowler’s Gap arid zone research station, Western New South Wales"
University of New South Wales
Professional Experiences
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2003-2010
Research Scientist
The Fenner School, Australian National University
Achievements and Awards
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2013
HSE Award
CSIRO -
2011-2013
Julius Career Award
CSIRO -
2011
Australia China Young Scientist Exchange Program
Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering -
2011
Australian National University Top PhD Supervisor Award
Australian National University -
2008
Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries for the project “Drivers of soil nitrogen gas emissions from sugarcane agriculture”
Australian Government Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)
ORCID 0000-0001-8105-0779
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