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Tom holds a Bachelor's degree in Water Resource Management and a PhD in Ecology. He joined the University of Sydney as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in 2023, supported by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research. Prior to this role, Tom worked in various sectors including mining rehabilitation and conservation research. His work focuses on developing actionable advice for sustainable soil management strategies for smallholder cocoa farmers in Papua New Guinea. His curiosity in science has led him to engage with diverse cultures and communities, researching innovative approaches to mosquito control. Tom’s interests lie in evidence-based practices to address pressing global issues, such as land rehabilitation and food security. He has experience with interdisciplinary research, integrating ecology and entomology to provide effective management solutions. Tom is also a co-supervisor for a PhD project on soil properties in coffee management systems.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Research Fellow focused on sustainable soil management strategies for cocoa farmers.
GEMCO • Groote Eylandt, NT, Australia
Provided expertise in mining rehabilitation.
World Mosquito Program, Monash University • Australia
Assisted in research projects related to mosquito control.
Operation Wallacea • Amazon Jungle, Peru
Taught global education and conservation research programs.
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