Waite Research Institute Researcher Profiles

The Waite Research Institute brings together many different researchers with a large range of backgrounds and interests - both professionally and personally.

Learn more about their involvement in current research, their successes and their hopes for future research breakthroughs. 

Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa - Future Making Fellowship recipient

Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa brings her novel approach to herbicide discovery to the Waite Research Institute. 

Dr Scott Boden - ARC Future Fellowship Recipient

Dr Scott Boden talks about the genetic exploration of wheat and other cereals, to benefit the future of agriculture.

Dr Philip Brewer - ARC Future Fellowship recipient

Dr Philip Brewer is researching plant hormone pathways to help increase barley yield stability and find optimised crop production of industrial hemp. 

A/Prof Stuart Roy - ARC Training Centre for Accelerated Future Crop Development

A/Prof Stuart Roy is heading the new ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Accelerated Future Crop Development as Deputy Director for Industry. 

Dr Stephanie Watts-Fawkes - Future Making Fellowship recipient

Dr Stephanie Watts-Fawkes shares her research plans for her Future Making Fellowship grant. 

Professor Rachel Burton - International Flavour Research Centre

Head of Department of Food Science Professor Rachel Burton talks about the new International Flavour Research Centre.