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Biography

Dr. Maryam Yazdani is deeply involved in the realm of IPM methodologies and biological control. After being awarded an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, she relocated to Adelaide in 2011 to embark on her PhD journey. Since then, she has established a steadfast presence in Australia. She has not only been engaged in academic endeavors, lecturing on biosecurity and pest management, but also actively contributing to research initiatives focused on pests like the Light Brown Apple Moth and citrus gall wasp at the University of Adelaide, as well as the Queensland fruit fly at Macquarie University. Her overarching aim is to enhance monitoring and control strategies for these pests.

Her core dedication lies in advancing our comprehension of insect pest biology and ecology within agricultural systems. With her expertise, Maryam is resolutely committed to crafting pragmatic, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious pest management strategies. She ardently strives to bridge the gap between visionary concepts and their eventual manifestation as commercially viable products.

In 2021, she embarked on a new chapter as a research scientist at CSIRO. Notably, in March 2022, she took the initiative to establish the "Pest Detection & Management Technologies" team within the Health and Biosecurity Business Unit (H&B BU).

At the forefront of innovation, Maryam is spearheading groundbreaking research that capitalizes on X-ray and optical scanning technologies, electrochemical sensors, and e-DNA techniques. These technologies are harnessed to detect pest infestations in fresh produce, whether within packhouses or at borders. Leveraging her profound understanding of entomology and adept data analysis skills, she also validates the efficacy of diverse phytosanitary measures for managing fruit fly and moth pests of quarantine significance in horticultural crops.

Current Roles

  • Team Leader
    Health and Biosecurity