My research seeks to understand how we can design cropping systems to most efficiently leverage and support ecological processes. I am currently working to investigate the potential role of alternative growth habits and cropping patterns (plus-quam annuals, perennial grains, nurse crops) in promoting resource use efficiency and ecological benefits. I rely on field experiments, data science, models, and collaborators (scientists, farmers, bakers) to help me work.
I currently co-teach a week-long PhD course on the cropping systems model APSIM, and teach modules on cropping systems science and ecological weed management for Bachelor and Master students.
