I am a highly passionate soil ecologist with a strong research background spanning microbiology, soil-plant interactions, biodiversity, and ecology. I am deeply committed to sharing knowledge and translating complex soil ecological concepts into practical solutions that advance biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and effective land management. Drawing on extensive hands-on experience in both laboratory and fieldwork, I specialise in experimental design and data analysis aimed at informing on-ground management practices. Driven by curiosity and innovation, I continuously develop new ideas and theories to deepen our understanding of soil ecosystem functions and their complex interactions.

Qualifications: La Trobe University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Soil Microbiology and Ecology
Jan 2019 - Jun 2023
• Produced two first-author publications and presented at numerous scientific conferences on the microbial response to using deep-banded amendments for problematic subsoils in broad-acre cropping systems
• Industry funding and collaboration with Grains Research and Development Corporation and Agriculture Victoria, including communicating research at stakeholder meetings
• Utilised next-generation sequencing technology and advanced bioinformatics to produce tangible and novel insights into soil and crop productivity

La Trobe University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Honours in Soil Microbiology
Feb 2018 - Oct 2018Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

La Trobe University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Majors in Microbiology and Zoology
Mar 2014 - Oct 2017