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Biography
An interdisciplinary translational plant-fibre scientist, that is committed to sustainability for the planet, people, and prosperity.
- Originally from South Africa.
- BSc(Hons): University of Melbourne. Honours research on pollen-tube cell wall synthesis of tobacco.
- PhD: University of Melbourne. Molecular biology of gibberellin synthesis and signalling in flowering of Lolium perenne (perennial ryegrass), via environmental cues of vernalization and daylength
- PostDoctorate: ensis / CSIRO Forestry and Forest Products. Genes for eucalypt wood strength and stiffness.
- Research Scientist: CSIRO Forest Biosciences. CSIRO Plant Industry. CSIRO Agriculture and Food. Molecular regulation, synthesis, and biomechanics of secondary cell walls of cotton, eucalypts, Arabidopsis, tobacco.
- Inaugural Agriculture and Food Inclusion of Diversity Initiative - CSIRO Business Unit Executive Lead
Fascinated by #secondarycellwalls and their uses for #biodegradable #renewable plant-based industries and commodities. After all, life on earth as we know it would not exist without plant #secondarycellwalls. Research of #secondarycellwalls spans - from transcription factors, networks, biosynthetic genes, carbohydrate synthesis and deposition, cell-wall proteins, biomechanics - in tobacco pollen tubes, tobacco wood development, eucalypts wood development and traits, cotton quality traits, Arabidopsis. Also, active in the Circular Economy transition for CSIRO and more broadly, with a focus on strategy, sustainable fibres and materials.
Other research interests: flowering, plant hormones (gibberellin synthesis and signalling), vernalization, photoperiod particularly in grasses and model plants.
Science-organisation strategic activities: Passionate about the inclusion of diversity for science excellence, innovation, and impact.
Other Interests
Research on Intersectionality and Structural Change through Inclusion in STEMM
Professional Areas
Fields of Research
Current Roles
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Senior Research Scientist
Cotton Molecular Breeding -
Project Leader
Plant Fibre and Secondary Cell Walls for differentiated products (various projects) -
Co-Deputy
CSIRO Circular Economy Research and Industry Collaboration
Academic Qualifications
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2004
PhD
University of Melbourne -
1994
Grad. Dip. Education
University of Melbourne -
1993
BSc (Hons)
University of Melbourne
Professional Experiences
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2015-2021
Inclusion and Diversity Initiative Inaugural Executive Lead
CSIRO Agriculture and Food
Achievements and Awards
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2020-2020
Reward: Creator and Co-delivery of "The Inclusive Leader Module"
CSIRO Agriculture and Food -
1999-2003
Dairy Research and Development Corporation PhD Scholarship
Dairy Research and Development Corporation
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2016-2021
CSIRO SAGE SAT (Science in Australia Gender Equity Self Assessment Team)
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2022-current
CSIRO Agriculture and Food Business Unit Inclusion and Diversity Team - Adjunct and Champion
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2011-2013
CSIRO Plant Industry Gender Equity Committee
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