I received my Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Oregon and my PhD at the University of California. My PhD research characterised genes involved in pheromone signalling in fungi.
I joined the University of South Australia in 2004 where I teach courses in microbiology and invertebrate and vertebrate biology.
My research has focused on the genetics of the yeast Saccharomyces and the ecology of fungi in foods/wines and natural systems. A main area of recent interest is the interaction between animals and microbes.
About me
I received my Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Oregon and my PhD at the University of California. My PhD research characterised genes involved in pheromone signalling in fungi.
I joined the University of South Australia in 2004 where I teach courses in microbiology and invertebrate and vertebrate biology.
My research has focused on the genetics of the yeast Saccharomyces and the ecology of fungi in foods/wines and natural systems. A main area of recent interest is the interaction between animals and microbes.
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of California
Bachelor of Science University of Oregon
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
Open access
95
|
| 2020 |
Open access
48
35
3
|
| 2020 |
Open access
19
14
10
|
| 2018 |
35
30
3
|
| 2018 |
6
5
|
| 2018 |
43
32
|
| 2018 |
31
29
|
| 2017 |
Open access
29
26
|
| 2014 |
40
35
|
| 2013 |
Open access
1
|
| 2013 |
12
11
|
| 2012 |
Open access
5
3
|
| 2012 |
Open access
|
| 2012 |
6
6
|
| 2011 |
77
75
|
| 2011 |
Open access
9
7
|
| 2011 |
57
47
|
| 2010 |
Open access
16
18
|
| 2009 |
16
15
|
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Flinders University | AUSTRALIA |
| Forensic Science SA | AUSTRALIA |
| Logifish Consulting | AUSTRALIA |
| ReaLi Tide Biological Technology | CHINA |
| Shandong University | CHINA |
| South Australian Research and Development Institute | AUSTRALIA |
| The Australian Wine Research Institute | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Bordeaux | FRANCE |
| University of Brawijaya | INDONESIA |
| University of Cambridge | UNITED KINGDOM |
| University of Melbourne | AUSTRALIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Zurich | SWITZERLAND |
| Yalumba | AUSTRALIA |
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| Response of Herpetofauna to fire in the Adelaide Mount Lofy Ranges, South Australia | Current |
| Risk factors in the development and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance in residential age care facilities | Current |
| Understanding the chemical basis of 'jammy' character in red wine and grapes | Current |
| Characterisation of antimicrobial resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli from clinical and environmental settings | Completed |
| Elucidating the biochemical and genetic basis of statin toxicity using yeast as a model | Completed |
| Grape-derived glycosides: flavour release during wine consumption and production | Completed |
| Identification of compounds responsible for `apricot¿ and `stone fruit¿ aroma and flavour in wine | Completed |
| Inhibitors of efflux to reverse resistance in Escherichia coli | Completed |
| Isolation and antimicrobial potency of indigenous lactic acid bacteria isolated from dadih, a traditional fermented buffalo milk from Indonesia | Completed |
| Maintenance of optimum quality for western king prawns (Melicertus Latisulcatus) | Completed |
| Screening for South Australian anti-Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) probiotic candidates | Completed |
| Shelf-life and value adding of Australian oysters | Completed |
| Urban vegetation and invertebrate biodiversity: revegetated and remnant site effects | Completed |
