My current PhD research project focuses on radiata pine, a globally important species for softwood plantations, with the scope to extend into iconic native tree species. It’s part of a broader research area, led by Scion (New Zealand Forest Research Ltd.), and collaborating with the Radiata Pine Breeding Company (RPBC) using remote sensing and artificial intelligence to develop new ways of phenotyping forest trees, with high precision at unprecedented scales. This will help to better understand how different genetic material performs in different environments, allowing industry and land managers to better face the huge uncertainties in establishing and management of future forests in the face of climate change.
Research keyword: Drought Scout
About the BEAKER STREET ROVING SCIENTIST PROGRAM
Each August, hundreds of Roving Scientists descend upon Hobart, filling up pubs and chatting to strangers as part of Beaker Street Festival. Discover a new world down the lens of microscope, and joining the least-boring bar conversations you’ve ever heard and these free (the chats – not the drinks) events.
For Scientists, Beaker Street’s Roving Scientist Program offers an excellent outreach, professional development, and networking opportunity. It’s the nerdiest and funnest way to share your research with the public, expand your network, and be inspired by leaders in all sectors of science and science communication.
