John Baon

John Studied for his PhD in the Department of Soil Science, after completing a Masters degree in Wageningen, The Netherlands and a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) in Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia.

"Being in Australia at the Waite campus was a really great experience. The facilities were excellent and I enjoyed the social and sporting activities. Everyone made me feel very welcome."

John has returned to his home country of Indonesia to take up a position of Research Scientist in the Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute, where he does research on soil fertility in coffee and cocoa plantations, and provides expert advise to local farmers.

"I have attended many seminars and conferences, and have been appointed a member of the Editorial Board of Pelita Perkebunan, Journal of Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute."

Although John could have taken up a research position anywhere in the world, he chose to return to Indonesia, to help the local farmers become more productive and efficient. In 1994, John won the Indonesian Young Scientist Award, a just reward for his enthusiasm and hard work.

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