Soil Science Training and Student Services

Experienced educator and facilitator providing scientific editing and mentoring for students

Curtin University
  • Unit coordinator in soil science and agronomy, teaching more than 1,000 students (1988-2019).
  • HDR Supervision Projects in a range of topics:
    • Seed germination and priming of native plants in the Pilbara (2019)
    • Invertebrate diversity in bauxite-mining restoration (2019)
    • Carbon footprint of livestock grazing systems (2019)
    • Low water soluble phosphate fertiliser (2017)
    • Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in grain production (2016)
    • Cattle manure as a source of nitrogen for plant production (2012)
    • Pathogen decay following the land application of biosolids (2011)
Water Corporation
  • Consultant Soil Assessment and Mapping for the land application of biosolids in Western Australia (2012-13).
  • Two day short course for Water Corporation staff related to the land application of biosolids (2007)
Soil Science Australia
  • Facilitated training for university students in Soil Judging Competitions (Toowoomba Qld 2017, New Zealand 2016, Perth 2015)
Office of Environmental Protection Authority
  • Appointed member on the ‘Fertiliser Action Plan’ Expert Industry Panel (2010).