Biography
I link climate science (short-term weather, seasonal and multi-decadal climate change scales) with food systems analysis to support decision making processes from farmer to policy levels so as to achieve sustainable development outcomes. To achieve these outcomes, I synthesise a combination of spatial modelling, statistical analysis of climate-related data, whole-farm bio-economic modelling, value chain analysis and participatory engagement tools. I embed hard science within social processes to achieve lasting change. I have lived and worked in both developing and developed countries and understand agriculture livelihoods and food system dynamics and impacts of climate change in both these contexts. Having worked and lived in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, UK, France, the Netherlands and Australia has helped me to develop collaborative working experience with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Current Roles
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Project Leader
GRDC Mapping frost risk in broadcare farming -
Thematic Lead
ACIAR SIAGI Bioeconomic modelling -
Project Leader
Climatic/cropping margins - Africa project
Academic Qualifications
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2004
PhD
Wageningen University / ITC, the Netherlands -
1993
M.Phil
Cambridge University, UK -
1991
M.Sc
Osmania University, India -
1989
BSc(Hons)
Osmania University, India
Achievements and Awards
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2017-2017
CSIRO Ag&Food Director's Award for Impact
CSIRO -
2014-2014
Theo Murphy High Flyer Think Tank
Australian Academy of Science -
2014-2014
CSIRO Agriculture Flagship Award for Impact
CSIRO -
2013-2013
CSIRO Ethics Award
CSIRO -
2008-2008
CSIRO Divisional Award
CSIRO -
2005-2007
European Marie Curie Fellowship
European Union -
2001-2004
Netherlands Fellowship
Netherlands Govt -
2004-2004
United Nations University scholarship
UNO -
1992-1993
Cambridge Commonwealth Scholar
Cambridge University -
1984-1989
National Merit Scholar
Indian HR Ministry