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Biography
Dr Gary Fitt obtained his PhD from the University of Sydney and joined CSIRO as an Experimental Scientist in 1977. Dr Fitt advanced to the level of Senior Principal Research Scientist before becoming the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Cotton Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) in 1999. In 2008 he became the Deputy Chief of the CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences in Brisbane, the position he held until becoming the Director of the Biosecurity Flagship in 2012.
He has extensive research experience in agricultural sustainability and has focussed on the study of the Helicoverpa moth, one of the most damaging pests of Australian and global agriculture. His approach has been to understand the moth’s ecology as a foundation for more sustainable pest management. His research in insect movement, migration and host plant resistance has greatly assisted in the development of Helicoverpa resistance management strategies.
He has published more than 100 refereed publications, and contributed to more than 20 books.
He has held many positions, including Board Director of the Cotton Catchment Communities CRC and is currently Chair of the Science Advisory Body of the OECD Cooperative Research Program. He is an Adjunct Professor at both the University of New England and the University of Sydney.
Professional Areas
Fields of Research
Current Roles
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Science Director
Biosecurity Flagship
Academic Qualifications
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1977
BSc (Honours - 1st Class)
University of Sydney -
1984
PhD
University of Sydney
Professional Experiences
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1999-2003
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Cotton Cooperative research Centre -
2005-2013
Board Director
Cotton catchment Communities CRC -
2003-2010
Executive member, Global Working Group on Genetically Modified Crops
IOBC International Organisation of Biological Control -
2004-2005
Chair, Export Panel on Cotton Biotechnology
International Cotton Advisory Committee -
2009-2014
Chair, Science Advisory Body
OECD Cooperative Research Program -
2006-2013
Member, Steering Committee Australia-India Strategic Research Fund
Australian Government -
2004-2010
OIC Longpocket Laboratories
CSIRO -
2010-2013
OIC Ecosciences Precinct
CSIRO
Achievements and Awards
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1984
Jabez Hayden King Award
University of Sydney -
1999
Sir ian McLennan Certificate of Commendation
ATSE -
2001
Fellow Academy of Technological Scinces and Engineering (ATSE)
ATSE -
2002
Centenary medal
Australian Givernment -
2002
Mackerra Medal
Australian Entomological Society -
2006
Clunies Ross Award
ATSE
Publications
ORCID 0000-0002-2545-694X
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