AgriBio research programs
Our researchers
A key objective of AgriBio is to deliver better science outcomes for the benefit of Victoria and Australia, through increased science collaboration between DPI's staff and La Trobe University’s staff and students. A multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach to research and development is increasingly seen as a more effective way to tackle complex problems, rather than in isolation, leading to better, more innovative science outcomes.
To facilitate this, La Trobe and DPI have made a number of joint appointments, with the aim of ensuring that Victoria's agribusiness is supported and protected by cutting-edge research. In addition, a number of La Trobe research staff will be based within AgriBio.
Researchers - La Trobe and DPI /La Trobe joint appointments
- Professor Ben Cocks (DPI/La Trobe)
E:ben.cocks@dpi.vic.gov.au - Dr Bert De Groef (La Trobe)
- Dr Jacky Edwards (DPI/La Trobe)
E:jacky.edwards@dpi.vic.gov.au - Professor John Forster (DPI/La Trobe)
E:john.forster@dpi.vic.gov.au - Dr Theresa Frankel (La Trobe)
- Dr Tony Gendall (La Trobe)
- Dr Ben Hayes A/Prof. (DPI/La Trobe)
E:ben.hayes@dpi.vic.gov.au - Dr Mark Jois (La Trobe)
- Dr Philip Keane (La Trobe)
- Dr Jo Luck A/Prof. (DPI/La Trobe)
E:jo.luck@dpi.vic.gov.au - Dr Matthew McDonagh (DPI/La Trobe)
E:matthew.mcdonagh@dpi.vic.gov.au - Dr David McLaren (DPI/La Trobe)
E:david.mclaren@dpi.vic.gov.au - Dr Mallik Malipatil A/Prof. (DPI/La Trobe)
E:mallik.malipatil@dpi.vic.gov.au - Dr Pauline Mele A/Prof. (DPI/La Trobe)
E:pauline.mele@dpi.vic.gov.au
- Professor Liam O'Connor (La Trobe)
- Dr Kim Plummer (La Trobe)
- Dr Ian Porter A/Prof. (DPI/La Trobe)
E:ian.porter@dpi.vic.gov.au - Dr Simone Rochfort (DPI/La Trobe)
E:simone.rochfort@dpi.vic.gov.au - Dr Brendan Rodoni (DPI/La Trobe)
E:brendan.rodoni@dpi.vic.gov.au - Dr Tim Sawbridge (DPI/La Trobe)
E:tim.sawbridge@dpi.vic.gov.au - Professor German Spangenberg FTSE (DPI/La Trobe)
E:german.spangenberg@dpi.vic.gov.au - Professor Terry Spithill (La Trobe)
- Professor Caixian Tang (La Trobe)
- Dr Judy Tisdall (La Trobe)
- Dr John Webb A/Prof. (La Trobe)
- Dr Alan Yen A/Prof. (DPI/La Trobe)
E:alan.yen@dpi.vic.gov.au