Our Team
CEI:AgER is comprised of a number of dedicated and highly qualified academic staff, postdoctoral research fellows, research assistants, research officers, higher degree by research candidates and support staff who are based on-site at the CEI:AgER Shenton Park facility.
Area Leads
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
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AGRICULTURAL TECH THEME LEAD
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ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION THEME LEAD
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A/Prof Guzzomi’s strengths and passion are in engineering innovation related to (mechanical) agricultural engineering, ecological restoration, and engineering education. The Founding Director of CEI:AgER, he is focused on using good engineering design to combat issues within the agricultural and environmental sectors and help ensure Australia’s future prosperity and resilience.
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Wesley is an engineer and educator passionate about leveraging technology to create a sustainable future in agriculture and food security. His research spans agricultural machinery design, precision agricultural systems and education of emerging technology. Wesley leads the Agricultural Technology Theme of CEI:AgER.
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Dr Todd Erickson uses his extensive seed biology and restoration ecology background in mining-intensive landscapes to unpack recruitment barriers that limit efficient seed use in restoration settings. Coupling this knowledge with strong industry links enables innovative ecologically-guided seed enhancement and direct seeding equipment solutions to be developed to deliver seeds and improve plant establishment in large-scale degraded landscapes. He leads the Ecological Restoration Theme of CEI:AgER.
PROTOTYPING WORKSHOP LEAD
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Trent is the CEI:AgER Workshop Technician. As a multitalented fitter and machinist with a background in R&D, engine development, and oil and gas, Trent is responsible for bringing the team’s projects to life in CEI:AgER’s very own prototyping workshop facilities.
WEED TECH THEME LEAD
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Professor Walsh uses his weed science foundation and practical understanding to develop implementable alternative weed control technologies aimed at reducing the impact of herbicide resistance on Australian grain cropping systems.
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION TECH THEME LEAD
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Monte is an Engineer with a keen interest in improving ecosystem restoration. His work focusses on upscaling methods developed in the lab to improve seed germination and emergence through the design and development of seed enhancement and precision seeding machinery. His current work integrates the fundamental underlying biology of native seeds to guide machinery design that can improve restoration outcomes at an industrial scale. Monte leads the Ecological Restoration Technology Theme of CEI:AgER.
Researchers
RESEARCH FELLOW
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Harrison is an engineer with a background in computational modelling, image analysis and mechanical design, with interests in investigating improvements to ecosystem restoration efforts.
He is currently involved with improving upscaling methods and the mechanical design of machinery for the Ecological Restoration Technology Theme of CEI:AgER.
RESEARCH FELLOW
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Luke’s research focuses on development of seedling enhancement technologies that are tailored towards enhancing seedling development, tolerance to abiotic stress, and seedling recruitment for ecological restoration efforts.
Luke’s current work investigates the application of bioactive organic compounds and soil amendments to stimulate growth and development of native species during the early phases of seedling establishment in mine site rehabilitation.
PhD CANDIDATE
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William is interested in material properties and investigating new materials to work towards a more sustainable future.
His research aims to provide sustainable alternatives for existing building products through the use of underutilized natural materials.
PhD CANDIDATE
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Ruby is passionate about improving the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural systems.
Her research aims to develop and evaluate prototype technology for harvesting subterranean clover seed.
Interested in doing a PhD in our Centre?
Contact our director, Dr Andrew Guzzomi.
RESEARCH FELLOW
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Stuart is a physicist and software engineer with interests in machine learning, software development and general science.
He is currently involved in the control systems and electrical design of the Mechanical In-Crop Targeted Tillage Project.
RESEARCH OFFICER
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Yuval has over 30 years’ experience as a mechanical engineer and tradesperson, with skills in fabrication and manufacturing.
PhD CANDIDATE
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Eve is interested in engineering for sustainable ecological restoration.
Her research aims to understand the influence of mechanical equipment on erosion in mine site restoration for more stable rehabilitation outcomes.
RESEARCH OFFICER
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Shanika is interested in restoration ecology, plant pathology and environmental conservation.
Her current research is focused on evaluating seed enhancements to improve seedling establishment and survival in restoration projects
PhD CANDIDATE
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Steph is interested in understanding the systems and biological processes that influence environmental restoration outcomes.
Her research aims to explore engineering principles and techniques to improve seedling emergence from depth.
Casual Staff
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
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Lee is studying Pharmacology and Agricultural Science, and works as a Research Assistant on the Subterranean Clover Project.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
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Yvonne studies agriculture at UWA and has a particular interest in plant physiology and fungi.
She is a Research Officer on the Subterranean Clover Project, where she investigates how seed viability and biological characteristics are impacted by different harvesting techniques.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
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Erwin is an Electrical & Electronic MPE student interested in electronic design, embedded programming, and artificial intelligence.
His current work involves extending CEI:AgER's adoption of open-source weed detection techonologies and building machine learning capabilities for computer vision applications.