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GPO Box 2566 Canberra ACT 2601 · Phone +61 2 6282 5325 Web: www.xcsconsulting.com.au · Email: [email protected]

John Armstrong – AustraliaBSc Hons (Electrical Engineering) [Manchester University], MSc [ANU]Software engineer, contract computer analyst and programmer. Extensive experience in Control Data 3600, 7600 Scope; Digital PDP 11 series, VAX; RT-ll, RSTS, VMS; PC’s 386, 486; MS-DOS, Windows. Languages: FORTRAN, BASIC, PASCAL, POSTSCRIPT and C.Much of career working for CSIRO Division of Computing Research (1964-69), ANU (1969-71), and CSIRO Division of Plant Industry (1971-87). As contract computer expert, worked for Research School of Biological Sciences of the ANU, Bureau of Air Safety, AUSSAT (now OPTUS), and CSIRO Plant Industry. Published 24 papers in scientific journals, including sheep grazing models, and soil water storage

Colin Beaton – AustraliaBSc (Physics) [Univ of Melbourne]More than 35 years experience in electron micro scopy, initially with the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories, and then for 27 years with CSIRO Division of Entomology.Particular experience in the ultrastructure of insect viruses and cuticle-related structures such as glands and muscle attachments. Has been responsible for the development of special techniques for the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of insect specimens which can be seen in many CSIRO publications, including the recent edition of Insects of Australia and the CD-ROM Insects A World of Diversity. Also innovative in the field of cryo-SEM. Foundation committee member of the Australian Society for Electron Microscopy and, until April 1995, a member of the National Committee for Electron Microscopy of the Australian Academy of Science. He is now con centrating on a range of activities associated

with publishing, including giving courses on self-publishing for the Canberra Continuing Studies Centre (ANU) and publishing and promoting a wide range of educational books written by Patricia Beaton.

Tom Bellas – AustraliaBSc [Uni Western Aust], PhD [Uni Sydney], MRACI – Organic ChemistryA professional lifetime’s familiarity of chemicals used in agriculture and the environ ment, through his career at CSIRO Division of Ento mology (1968-95). Extensive knowledge of occu pational health and safety practices and procedures, especially pertaining to chemicals. A world expert on inhalent allergies to insects, especially those of an occupational origin.Advisor to Australian Federation of Consumer Organisations, specifically Standards Australia with regard to consumer standards of plastics and household detergents. A Panel member of the National Registration Authority’s enquiry into the use of organochlorine insecticides in the urban environment. More than 50 scientific publications, including steroids, enzymes, pheromones, and allergies to insects.

Donald Berrie – AustraliaQDAH (Vet Sci Agri Sci) [QLD Agric College]After 25 years in the CSIRO Division of Tropical Animal Production, highly experi enced in studies of internal parasites of cattle, including anthelmintic treatments, immune response, and the isolation, purification and evaluation of antigens in vaccine development. Studied the serology and diagnosis of Babesia spp, the tick fever organism, during the development of recombinant protective antigens, and develop-mental work on kinetic ELISA based bovine tick fever diagnostic methods. Involved with the production, purification and evaluation of

recombinant haemoparasite antigens for use in vaccines against Babesia and Anaplasma.Expert Technical Consultant for International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for projects involved with technology transfer and stan-dardisation of disease diagnosis methods in Costa Rica and Venezuela (1991). FAO/LEA lecturer at regional training courses in Indonesia on the application of immunoassay and related tech-niques in studies on animal production and disease control (1990).

Rob Blakemore – AustraliaBSc(Hons), Dip.Comp.Sci. [University of London], PhD [University of Queensland]Ecologist with twenty years involvement in study of earthworms, especially their role in formation and maintenance of fertile soils, and in restoring degraded soils. Areas of application are conven-tional and organic agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, forestry, minestite rehabilitation, acidic/saline/sodic soils, and conservation and waste management.Has conducted extensive faunal surveys of soils in tropical, Mediterranean, temperate, and sub-antarctic climates. Specialist and authority on earthworm taxon omy with excellent knowledge of Australian and world fauna. Working with CSIRO, DPI, Departments of Agriculture, PWS, and Museums, during the past ten years has described over 400 species, doubling the number of natives known from Australia, and tripling the tally of exotics from around the world. Has good relationship with researchers in Europe, Asia and North America, and recently contributed to a review of the New Zealand fauna. Has produced thirty scientific publications and reports as well as identification guides. Ability to work closely with government, industry, and peak bodies in an advisory capacity and to prepare

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reports to assist in the production of guidelines and marketing strategies.Currently available as an independent consultant and well qulafied to undertake ecological surveys, curation, literature reviews, seminars, training courses and to contribute to recommendations on standards, economics, and the environmental and industrial applications of ‘vermicology’. Other areas of expertise are in computing, parasitology, IPM, ethology, and organic waste management.

Robert Bray – Australia BAgrSc [Univ Qld], PhD (Genetics & Statistics) [Univ Wisconsin] Plant breeder with expertise in a wide range of pasture plants, but particularly in breeding lucerne. Breeder or co-breeder of the successful lucerne cultivars ‘Trifecta’, ‘Sequel’, and ‘Quad-rella’, and also the rust-resistant Macroptilium atropurpureum cultivar ‘Aztec’. Extensive experience in genetic resources and evaluation of shrub legumes, especially Leucaena, Calliandra, and Gliricidia. Worked with CSIRO Tropical Crops and Pastures for 30 years, leaving as a Senior Principal Research Scientist in 1994. Has has considerable experience in CSIRO administration, research planning, project management and scientific writing and editing. Managed two ACIAR funded projects involving CSIRO and AARD (Indonesia). Over 80 publica-tions. Is an ‘Approved Person’ under the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act for pasture grasses and legumes.

H.V.A. Bushby – AustraliaB Agric Sci, PhD [Univ of Tasmania] Experience includes a multidisciplinary back-ground in applied agricultural research together with work as a consultant. Has written several book chapters, published 38 scientific papers and

was awarded a prize by the Australian Agronomy Society for best conference paper (1992). As a Research Scientist at CSIRO Van Bushby worked in the Legume Bacteriology and the Grain Legume Improvement Programs. In the former program, he studied the ecology of rhizobial inoculants in the field, developed improved inoculum procedures, maintained the Divisional Rhizobium strain collection and provided bacterial cultures with increased persistence and nitrogen fixation for inoculation of tropical and subtropical crop and pasture legumes.While in the Grain Legume Improvement Program at CSIRO he worked on mungbeans, soybeans and peanuts and demonstrated that symbiotic nitrogen assimilation by soybeans could sustain world record yields of that crop. Conducted a three-year survey of commercial mungbean crops and developed farm management strategies to maximise nitrogen fixation. Through that work, he developed linkages with many sections of the grains industry from growers and grower groups to seed merchants and companies involved in assessment of seed quality.While at CSIRO, Van Bushby gained extensive experience in soil and plant sampling and analysis procedures and. the design and conduct of laboratory, glasshouse and field trials, the collection and interpretation of data and the preparation of reports based on experimental results.He has used standard trial protocols including replicated multifactorial, randomized plot and split-plot designs. As a consultant he has worked on a number of projects including: • field trials comparing a new granular rhizobial

inoculum for peanuts with traditional peat-based inoculation

• an investigation of methods for the biological control of hay spoilage with an emphasis on

Bacillus spp.; (Department of Agriculture, University of Queensland)

• the preparation of reports for the registration of agricultural and veterinary chemicals by the National Registration Authority

• the preparation of an EIS on the potential environmental impact of a quarantine station on the Pacific island of Niue

• the coordinatation of a course titled “Agri-industrial development and Environmental Management” for the Philippines by the Centre for Integrated Resource Management (CIRM), University of Queensland

• the development of an inventory of parts and requirements for MSAA mowers (using Microsoft Excel)

• Appointed as an Industrial Hemp Inspector (Authorised Officer) by the QDPI Industrial Hemp Advisory Committee and the Queens-land Police Force

Ability to communicate with people evidenced by organising workshops, conferences, semin ars and training programmes for local and international visitors and businessmen.Has been involved in teaching and training mixed groups ranging from university students to commercial primary producer groups and while at CSIRO, a 3-year survey of commercial farms provided valuable experience in relating to rural folk. While at CSIRO, he was an Associate Supervisor to overseas and postgraduate students in the Department of Agriculture, University of Queensland.

Gavin Byrne – AustraliaFRSA, BSc (Physics & Applied Mathematics) [Univ. of Melbourne] Applied mathematician with experience in instrumentation (Canberra & Katherine NT), mathematical modelling, digital image anlysis,

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remote sensing, thermal image interpretation. Extensive laboratory, workshop and field experi-ence in industry and as a Principal Research Scientist with the CSIRO Divisions of Water and Land Resources and with Forest Research. Author of more than 70 scientific papers in major journals, a book on small business and also school science textbooks.

Roger N. Caffin – AustraliaBSc Hons (Physics), MSc (Physics) [Melbourne Univ], PhD (Systems & Automation) [City Univ, London], Dip Corporate Management [Inst Corporate Managers, Aust]More than 27 years experience with the CSIRO Division of Wool Technology as a physicist and Project Leader successfully developing metrol ogy systems for the Australian wool industry, usually from extremely brief and vague state ments of current or anticipated industry need. Extensive skills in physics, metrology, mech anical and electronic engineering, com puter hardware, software and network engin eering, robotics and image analysis.Con siderable skills as a Project Leader in team building and project definition, and in suc cess fully running large projects to budget, to dead lines and through industry trials.Eight years as an elected Director on the Board of Digital Equipment Computer Users Society, serving mainly as Director of Publications. Has been technical consultant on legal case con cerning robotics. Owns Berrilee Consulting Services and has developed two generations of a complete 4GL software system for a Sydney publishing house.

David Charlton – AustraliaBSc (Physics), MSc (Wool Technology) [UNSW]Eight years with CSIRO managing a wide range of projects, concluding position in 1996 as Senior Specialist CSIRO Division of Wool Technology.

Sixteen years with Australian Wool Corporation Research & Development Department in research management and administration. Involvement with major industry innovations in raw wool specification, packaging/handling and marketing since 1970. Research projects included alternative farm to store packaging and handling systems, clip preparation for pro ces sing, Computer Aided Valuation System, dark fibre contamination, processing prediction (SiroHauteur), Sirolan Laserscan and objective Style specification. Extensive collaboration with commercial compa-nies in the exploitation of research results.Specific skills in project management and technical communications including software development associated with technology transfer. Member of numerous technical delegations to overseas wool processing countries and conferences.Author of forty technical publications/reports. Member of the team awarded CSIRO Medal in 1989 for its contribution to the introduction of objective measurement into marketing of Aus-tralian wool.

Ron Clarke – AustraliaDip Agric (Anim Husb) [Reading Univ, UK] Following 10 years service in Kenya as a District Livestock Officer with the Department of Veteri-nary Services, specialising in Animal Production, Husbandry and Disease Control, left Kenya to join CSIRO Division of Animal Genetics. Worked in the field of genetic selection in dairy cattle for milk production, heat tolerance, tick resistance and fertility for 23 years in the Divisions of Genetics and Animal Production. Spent 7 years in Malaysia supervising the joint CSIRO/Malaysian Depart-ment of Veterinary Services animal production programme (AMZ Progeny test) working in close co-operation with the Universiti Pertanian and MARDI on both large-scale farms and small holdings.

Very much a ‘hands on’ worker in the appli ca tion of research/technology results to animal produc-tion improvement in the field. Has fluency in Ki-Swahili and a working knowledge of Bahasa Malaysia together with excellent communication skills at all levels, including the elctronic media.Has ability to work amicably and diplomatically under adverse local con di tions. Has overseas work experience in UK, East Africa, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia, Brunei and Micronesia (Yap State).Published 13 papers through CSIRO, including international conference proceedings. Was President of the Richmond/Tweed branch of ASAP, and member and Senior Conference Editor of the Malaysian Society of Animal Pro duction’s scientific papers and organising committee, and thus has considerable experience in conference organisation.

William Robert Clift – AustraliaBApplSci (Rural Technology) [Gatton Agric Coll] More than 23 years agricultural working experi-ence in Papua New Guinea with the PNG Depart ment of Agriculture, Stock & Fisheries/Department of Agriculture & Live stock and Development Bank, with a year at Mt Victor (Niugini Mining), Kainantu, Eastern Highlands. Thorough knowledge of PNG’s cattle industry, its potential and limitations for both large-scale cattle ranching and smallholder projects. Sound knowledge of PNG customs and language, writes and speaks ‘pidgin english.’ Excellent ability to communicate and work with local people.Sound knowledge of cattle, buffalo, sheep, horses and crocodile farming. Also experienced with pigs, poultry, goats, bees, tree crops, coffee, tropical fruits and nuts. Interested in aquaculture (fresh water cray fish). Work experience includes 500 hours in Hughes 500 Cs and Ds shooting and

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recovering 5,000 head of feral cattle during time spent in the Sepik.

Bill C. Clymer – USABS (Agric Educ & Anim Sci), PhD (Entomology) - Oklahoma State Univ.

Director of Research at Fort Dodge (Cyanamid), Bill Clymer is also a well known professional rodeo announcer. Recognized as one of the leading livestock parasitologists in the US, has conducted research for most of the major international animal health companies.

Research emphasis on internal and external parasites, growth stimulants, animal health, reproduction, feeding studies, tissue residues, target animal safety and efficacy studies on all domestic and companion animals. A world authority on scabies (Psoroptes ovis). Pesticide research and development, use of biological methods of pest control, and Integrated Pest Management.

Conducts research under the Good Laboratory Practices approved by both the EPA and FDA. Consultant to cattle feedyards with over 800,000 head capacity, assisting with internal and external parasite problems, bird and fly control. Retained as consultant for international companies to design and direct research in the USA, Mexico, South America and Canada, and assist in the design and implementation of research trials, protocol development, and product evaluation.

Directed the design of a large mobile insect rearing facility for use in biological control of insect pests. Provides training programmes and management seminars in US and internationally. Overseas research and consulting in Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Canada, Nigeria, Kenya, Brazil, Australia, Tanzania, Colombia, Venezuela and Indonesia.

Peter A. Cory – Australia More than fifteen years international project development and management experience, working in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, China, & Oman, ten years in the Australian live export industry, and ten years cattle breeding and pasture development in North Queensland.Working knowledge of Bahasa Malay, basic knowledge of French, Thai & Mandarin. • Extensive experience in the preparation of

feasibility studies and proposals, as well as the subsequent implementation into commercially viable operations. Liaising, training and nego tiating with a wide range of clients, Government departments and colleagues (including those from culturally diverse backgrounds). Very strong supervisory skills, including the ability to quickly establish rapport and cooperative working relationships with other team members. Extensive experience in the management of branch and overseas offices and agents.

• Considerable experience in marketing to, and within, Asian and Middle East countries, and having an understanding of the different cultures and requirements of markets within these areas. Very experienced in of all types of export and import documents and the nego -tiation of payments for shipments, and of suitable discount facilities with Banks, the establishment of Bid and Performance Bonds, and in maintaining foreign exchange cover.

• Extensive experience in negotiating ship and aircraft charters on voyage, time and bare boat basis, along with refrigerated and general container shipments. Experienced in the calculation of demurrage and dispatch, and comprehensive knowledge and the negotiation and discounting of these through banks.

• Extensive experience in the preparation of shipment and annual budgets, monthly account and budget comparisons, cash flows and stock control, with a thorough know ledge of the development of Strategic Plans and QA Systems.

• Thorough knowledge of stud and commercial beef and dairy breeding & management as well as the development, management of feedlots in South East Asia, and the use of agricultural by products in ration preparation.

Pearson J. Cresswell – AustraliaBSc Hons (Chemistry) [Univ Canterbury, NZ], PhD [ANU] Over 15 years experience in research and develop-ment of mineral extraction processes, especially bauxite and alumina production, working both in industry and the CSIRO Division of Mineral & Process Engineering. Particular experience in the chemistry of minerals and mineral extraction processes, biological leaching, crystallisation, chemical and physical analysis of materials, processing of mineral wastes, chemical process modelling – both dynamic and steady state.Published 17 scientific papers and 3 patents. Consultancies with CSIRO, UNIDO (in India), and companies with interests in mineral extraction. Currently operating a particle size analysis service for manufacturers.

David W. Crowe – AustraliaBSc (Wool & Pastoral Sciences) [Univ NSW]Extensive expertise and sound background knowledge in specification, marketing and early stage processing of greasy wool, gained through 8 years experience with the CSIRO Division of Wool Technology.

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Experienced in the development of technology to measure the visual characteristics of greasy wool, the design and conduct of experiments to deter-mine the processing significance of these character-istics, as well as relating these measurements to current industry wool valuation practices.

Divisional representative to Standards Australia, including convening the fleece testing working group. Wool scientist on ACIAR Project 8456, Sheep Breeding for Improved Wool Quality, in China. Responsibilities included training Chinese scientists, and the design and conduct of processing trials to determine the effect of using rugs to reduce dust contamination of wool. Accom-plished writer of scientific publications, research proposals, milestone and technical reports, with demonstrated skills in public speaking at national and international conferences.

Max Cunliffe – New Zealandc/- Lincoln International

Dr Max Cunliffe represents Lincoln International which is New Zealand’s leading development assistance consultancy company.

The company provides a range of services in international agriculture and rural development. Undertakes specialist consultancies, technical assistance, education and training, institutional strengthening, project preparation and manage-ment, and research planning and implementation.

Expertise in soil, land and water use, agricultural and horticultural crop production, livestock production, rural engineering, forestry and agroforestry, tourism planning and development, environmental and social impact assessment, agricultural education, institutional development and management, agricultural research, extension economics and marketing, and rural credit and financial services.

Ian R. Dadour – AustraliaBSc Hons (Zool), PhD Entomology [Univ Western Australia]Currently, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of WA working in forensic entomology, and external consultant to Agriculture WA on dung beetles. Other projects include the ecology of dung beetles, bush flies, blowflies and stable flies; molecular techniques as diagnostic tools for identification of pest species in stored grain insects and to identify insect diseases of livestock and humans, and testing the effects of insecticides on dung beetles and blowflies.Past research history diverse in scope. After completion of PhD on population genetics and acoustic interactions in katydids, a 2 year post doctoral fellowship on insect mating systems was carried out in Germany. This was followed by 2 years at the Waite Agricultural Research Institute in South Australia studying biological control of cabbage white butterfly.Late 1989 until mid 1996, worked for Agriculture WA as a livestock entomologist on dung beetles, bush flies and blowflies.Industry funded projects included using elec tro-phoresis as a rapid tech nique for dis tin guishing Queensland from Mediterranean fruit fly, identi-fying resis t ance factors in sheep lice to synthetic pyrethroids, developing biochemical kits for identifying levels of resistance in green peach aphids, and more recently, establishing bush flies as vectors of trachomatic and enteric diseases.Published more than 20 scientific papers on the above topics.

Alan Dyce – AustraliaBSc (1st Class Hons, Agric)A professional career of 37 years with the CSIRO Divisions of Entomology, Wildlife & Ecology, and Animal Health (McMaster Laboratory, Sydney). An

international authority on the taxonomy of Culicoides biting midges and Phlebotomine sandflies. Since retiring in 1988 has curated the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) collection of sandflies and biting-midges and continues his taxanomic and identification studies. His early work included research on myxomatosis of rabbits in collaboration with the John Curtin School of Microbiology and theANU, studying vectors and development of host resistance and virus attenuation. Subsequently studied potential vectors of arbovirus diseases of livestock, including Blue Tongue Virus (BTV) and Bovine Ephemeral Fever (BEF).

John P. Evenson – AustraliaBSc (1st Class Hons Botany), MSc [Wales]More than 40 years experience in tropical and sub-tropical agriculture, especially in land use studies and as an agronomist in the field, and in agricultural education at tertiary and subtertiary level in Australia, Laos, Thailand, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji, Ghana and Uganda.Major experience in the agronomy of dryland cotton in Uganda and irrigated cotton in the Ord River Project of Western Australia (with CSIRO Division of Land Research and Regional Survey). Eighteen years experience in tertiary teaching at the University of Queensland, includ ing assign-ment to the Thai-Australia Prince of Songkla University Project.Recently completed a five year UNDP assignment as Chief Technical Advisor to the Nabong Agriculture College Project in Laos. During this latter period, expertise was developed in the amelioration of the effects of slash and burn agriculture. Latterly, missions have been under-taken for World Bank in Fiji (Country Economic Memorandum) and UN Capital Development

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Fund in Northern Laos (Project formulation for slash and burn areas in northern Laos).

Has authored more than 80 scientific papers.

Roger A. Farrow – Australia Entomologist and Ecologist specialising in locusts, insect migration, insect herbivory on trees, and insect biodiversity.

Extensive experience in the developing world and has managed collaborative projects in Mali, Madagascar and China, has undertaken others in Kenya, Philippines and India and is fluent in French.

A world authority on the migratory locust (Locusta migratoria) he has undertaken projects for UNDP and World Bank on this pest and has researched its outbreak areas in 6 countries. Also a leading expert in the aerial sampling of migrating insects to determine the migratory routes of disease vectors and crop pests.Authority on the resistance of eucalypts and acacias to insect herbivores and was responsible for the discovery of inter-provenance variation of eucalypt species to insect attack and its practical use in farm forestry. More recently he has studied the insect biodiversity of natural grasslands of the ACT in relation to their conservation status.After working for 6 years for an international locust organisation in West Africa he spent the next 25 years at CSIRO Entomology with extensive field experience of many parts of Australia.Has published more than 70 scientific papers. Since leaving CSIRO in 1996 he has held consultan-cies with CSIRO Forestry (Black Wattle insect pests) World Bank, (migratory locust in Mada-gascar), Environment ACT (insect biodiversity of native grasslands) and Queensland Department of Health (migration of the mosquito vector of Japanese encephalitis in the Torres Straits).

John E. Feehan, OAM – AustraliaMore than 30 years experience with CSIRO Division of Entomology, the past 23 years with the dung beetle project. Sound knowledge of the rural sector, good communication skills, and an enthusiastic dung beetle expert with unparalleled experience in the breeding, harvesting and distribution of dung beetles in Australia. Has also worked for CSIRO in Europe, and organised and participated in major field trips to remote areas for CSIRO.His private company, Soilcam, is dedicated to the harvesting and redistribution of dung beetles for farmers and Landcare groups.

He is in heavy demand as a speaker at Field Days, rural sector meetings and by the media, where his enthusiasm for dung beetles is contagious. Awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday list, 1996, for his services to entomology in recognition of his work on dung beetles and his efforts to promote their use throughout Australia’s farmlands.

Bruno Ferrara – ItalyMSc (Statistics & Actuarial Sciences) [La Sapienza Univ, Roma]Associate Professor of Urban & Regional Eco-nomics (from 1991) and Associate Professor of Economic Techniques for Regional Planning (1976-90) - Faculty of Engineering, Calabria Regional University, Rende, Italy. Extensive consultancies with FAO in Project Evaluation Missions, and Planning Economist evaluating livestock economics in Central Africa, and tsetse fly control and trypanosomiasis programmes throughout the African continent (Sudan, Ghana, Niger & Togo, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Benin, Zambia and Niger).Experienced in the relationship between environ-ment and sustainable socio-economic develop-ment, both in Europe and in developing countries.

Barry M. Filshie – AustraliaBSc (Physics) [Univ Melbourne], PhD [ANU, Canberra]Worked for more than 30 years with CSIRO, 20 as a research scientist and more than 10 as the leader of CSIRO’s corporate international rela tions unit.As a research scientist, he has been an electron microscopist in CSIRO’s Divisions of Protein Chemistry and Entomology, playing a major role in the development of electron microscopy in Australia, from its infancy in the 1960s until 1983.

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He gained a world-wide reputation for his research into the structure and development of insect cuticle and more gener ally for the appli cation of scanning and trans mission micro scopy to the fine struc ture of of insect tissues and insect pathogens. As General Manager of CSIRO’s International Affairs Group, he has been responsible for developing and managing corporate linkages between CSIRO and other national R&D institu-tions world-wide, as well as managing specific international projects as part of CSIRO’s contribu-tion to Australia’s aid programme. As a science administrator, he has had a broad expo s ure to the Australian public sector bureaucracy and has an extensive network of contacts in science and government, both inside and outside Australia.Since leaving CSIRO in March 1995, Barry Filshie has continued to work with CSIRO as its repre-sentative on the International S&T Advisory Committee of the Department of Industry, Science & Technology, and also as Australia’s representa-tive on the Commonwealth Science Council. He is presently a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Centre for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM), based in the Philippines. In his new consultancy role, he has been employed as a consultant to the World Bank, advising on the restructuring of the Pakistan Council for Scientific & Industrial Research. Retired to Port Macquarie.

Andrew Foldes – Australia BSc (1st Class Hons, Biochem), PhD (Neuroscience) [Monash Univ]Principal research Scientist, CSIRO Division of Animal Production (1979-1995).Expertise in neuroendocrinology of sheep and other domestic species; international recognition in the fields of seasonality and pineal function, physiology and biochemistry of wool pro duc tion and neurotrans-mitter pharma cology. Published 50 scientific papers, reviews and book chapters and

a similar number of conference papers. Also organised a highly successful international scientific symposium. Fluent in English and Hungarian.

Interests include research on all aspects of melotin, seasonality, the interaction of the neuro endcrine and immune systems, physio logical and immu-nological enhancement of animal production parameters, laboratory aspects of Occupational Health and Safety, scientific editing and scientific education at all levels.

Noeline A.F. Franklin – AustraliaBSc (Hons) Animal Physiol [Univ New England], M Med Sci Immun [Univ of Newcastle]

Nearly 40 years experience in practical agriculture and livestock production, with 16 years in research laboratories (CSIRO Divisions of Animal Produc-tion and Animal Health) with duties including staff and student training, resource management and staff representation. As a member of various research teams, more than 40 scientific papers and conference proceedings were published.

With her particular knowledge of the scientific literature, technical methodology and livestock production systems, she uses these skills in identifying research initiatives and opportunites, and facilitating their adoption by industry.

Specific expertise in livestock vaccine development and technology transfer, developmental immunity to parasites (internal and external), the effect of stress on immunity, bacteriology and haematology (e.g. in feed lot situations).

She is also familiar with immunoendrocrinology, data analysis, analytical systems including ELISA development, tissue culture, protein chemistry, parasitology, histology, wool and mohair produc-tion and analysis, and scientific writing and communication.

Tertiary qualifications in human nutrition, human pathology, endocrine basis for lactation and higher centre interaction, human mastitis and breast care. M.Med.Sci in mastitis research.Well read in molecular biology, plant and animal tissue culture, hydroponics, horticulture, aqua cul-ture, agroforestry, crop physiology and pathology, vermiculture, permaculture, organic farming systems and soil science, including rhizophore interactions. Current interest in wild dog predation and its economic, social and environmental ramifications. Other interests include the integrated systems approach to biologically and socially sustainable agriculture, preservation of rare breeds and seeds, application of draught-horses to energy efficient systems in modern agriculture, retention of biodiversity in food and fibre production, and the strategic use of water and fertilizer for production of fish, crustaceans, nuts, fruit and vegetables.National Secretary of the Percheron Horse Breeders Association. Plays an active role in a family superfine wool, beef cattle and fat lamb farming enterprise. Further interests in ‘people sympathetic management structures’ for business, computer aided education for geographically isolated students, and enhancing adoption rates of research by industry through liaison and appropriate targetting of commodity levies.

Gavin Gillman – AustraliaBSc(Hons), MSc[James Cook Univ], PhD[Univ Queensland]Internationally recognised soil chemist with over 25 years research experience of soils of the world’s humid tropical regions.During a 22 year career with CSIRO Division of Soils, developed novel theory and analytical methods for characterising highly weathered soils as a basis for their rational and sustainable

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mangement. Left CSIRO as a Senior Principal Research Scientist to accept the position of Officer-in-Charge of an Ecoregional Centre, the IITA Humid Forest Station in Cameroon. The latter involved the physical establishment of the Station, its administrative systems, and the overseeing of initial research programs on alternatives to slash and burn agriculture.Well developed oral and written communication skills, with 50 publications in major journals, co-authorship of a book on tropical soils, and presentations in many overseas countries. Excellent experience in the establishment and admin istration of a remote locality station, with good understanding of the prerequisites for enabling meaningful search.

Robert HM van de Graaff – AustraliaBAgSc, MAgSc (Tropical Agric) [Wageningen, Netherlands], PhD (Soil Science)[Cornell Univ] More than 30 years varied experience as a soil scientist in Australia, USA, Canada, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Botswana and Peru in soil and land resource surveys, aerial photo interpretation, land evaluation, soil chemistry application to contaminated sites – especially heavy metals, waste water disposal (eg: irrigation of treated sewerage), rehabilitation of mine tailings and salinity assessment.

Extensive experience of land degradation problems including erosion, water logging and salinity, and assessing land capability for agricultural and non-agricultural land uses.Research experience in CSIRO

Division of Water Resources and the Soil Conservation Authority of

Victoria, teaching experience at RMIT, University of Melbourne, Monash

University, Queen’s University (Kingston,

Ontario) and Cornell. Consulting experience since 1988: Director of van de Graaff & Associates Pty Ltd, sub -contractor to Golder Associates, CMPS&F, GH&D, Fisher Stewart, Peter Ramsay & Associ-ates, ACIL Australia/AGC Woodward Clyde, Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation, Tract Consultants, Contour Consultants, Ecology Australia etc.Currently involved in AusAID Mine Waste Management project in China, including transfer of relevant skills to Chinese counterparts.

Penny Greenslade – AustraliaBA (Hons), MA [Cambridge Univ]More than 25 years experience in soil zoology, especially in Australia where she has worked in all climatic zones with particular emphasis on the arid zone and Tasmania. Also worked in Mediterra-nean, tropical and subantarctic climates.Most of her work is directed to applying ecological and taxonomic information on soil organisms to problems of soil management in agriculture, forestry, mining and conservation.Projects include studies of sustainability of wheat in different tillage trials, bauxite mine site rehabilitation, biomass production of plantation trees, and environmental effects of tourism. Her speciality is the ecology and taxonomy of Collem-bola (springtails), a widespread and abundant group of soil organisms which can usefully be employed as environmental indicators. Also experienced in ants and mites and able to work in remote areas.

Dagmar Hanold – Australia Dip Biol (Microbiology), PhD (Molecular/Cell Biology) [Univ Basle, Switzerland]Extensive expertise and background knowledge in biological/biochemical/agricultural science areas, including plant tissue culture, microbial biotech-

nology and genetics, plant pathology, and diagnostic and descriptive plant virology.

Over 15 years experience in fundamental and applied research using and providing training in latest techniques. Work experience in University (ANU Canberra and University of Adelaide Waite Campus), pharmaceutical-chemical/agricultural industry, and also developing country environ-ments.

More than 8 years association with ACIAR project, Virus and Viroid Diseases of Coconut and other Monocotyledons in the Pacific Region. Extensive travel in the Asian-Pacific area with independant field and laboratory work, in clud ing survey design, sample collection, training of local staff, and establishing laboratory facilities.

Experienced in development of research pro-grammes and achieving set goals, manage ment of project operations, finances, com mu ni cations involving overseas collab orators, lead ing, training and co-ordinating multi national teams of scientific and technical staff, liaison with funding agencies, commercial clients and end-users, interpretation and prac ti cal implementation of scientific results and communicating them to non-scientists, adapting scientific methods to commercial/agricultural use (including costing procedures in established or newly set up facilities), designing and pro mot ing strategies for plant quarantine and optimal use of agricultural resources, con sul tation with government departments, commer cial agri cultural industry and scientists, liaison and negotiations with all levels of administration.

Accomplished writer of scientific and general publications, referee reports for scientific journals, research proposals, project reviews, technical reports and editor of scientific monographs. Fluent in English and German, working knowledge of Spanish and French.

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Adrian R. Harris – AustraliaDipAgrSci [Longreach], BAgSci, MAgSci [Univ Melbourne], PhD [Univ California, Davis]Expertise in biological control of soil-borne fungal diseases of seedlings, research and development work, and project management as a Senior Research Scientist with the CSIRO Division of Soils for 8 years. Research on interactions between the Fusarium wilt fungus and root-knot nematodes in cowpeas at Davis, California. Consultant and research co-ordinator of Australian-China Citrus Development Project (AIDAB) in China for 2 years; established, co-ordinated and managed a multi-disciplinary citrus research program. Research, extension and diagnosis of nematode problems of grapevines, citrus and vegetable crops, including resistant rootstocks, chemical control, and nematode biology and ecology in Victorian Department of Agriculture.Also grapevine virology, vine improvement and quarantine. World authority on resistance of grapevines to dagger nematode. Published 4 book chapters, 28 scientific papers and 85 other publications.

Peter G. Harrison – AustraliaBSc Agr (Agronomy) [Sydney Univ]More than 25 years experience in tropical agricul-ture; almost all of professional career as an agronomist in the tropics (except for brief periods in USA and Europe) where he has concentrated primarily on seed science and technology, including seed production and seed and weed ecology in crop, forage and horti cultural species; seed and grain storage (including long-term genetic storage and cryogenic stor age), tropical pastures and forage development and plant improvement. Developed and subsequently managed the Darwin seed-testing laboratory for a number of years

where he was involved in routine and research work on seed germination and seed storage, the seed botanical collection and computer software development for seed laboratory management. The pasture species work has resulted in the develop-ment of several tropical pasture cultivars now in widespread use. Has considerable experience in plant variety rights and plant cultivar protection and is registered with the Plant Breeders Rights Office in Australia as an ‘approved person’ for the conduct of plant variety evaluation trials. The plant improvement work has developed his knowledge and experience of the economic uses of the Australian flora and he has been involved in several plant collecting missions locally and overseas, and also the examination and development of potential ‘new crops’.Has also had experience with the management of semi-arid and arid tropical regions particularly in relation to water management, waterponding, waterspreading and maximising the use of incident rain. Experience with turf and lawn agronomy and management in the tropics. Over the past ten years has worked for the Asian Development Bank, FAO, and World Bank etc in a range of tropical countries including Ethiopia, Bhutan, Indonesia, Argentina, and Thailand on livestock and pasture development work, and seed production and seed industry development, including the conduct of training programmes.During the period in Bhutan produced the first three cultivars (worldwide) of the annual african clover, Trifolium ruepellianum. Served on a number of technical committees of the Interna-tional Seed Testing Association since 1968. Has more than 85 publications including training manuals, conventional and multimedia computer software and has edited several books. Speaks fluent Indonesian and with a working knowledge of Spanish and French. High level of

computer literacy. Darwin based, he is currently undertaking part-time post-graduate studies.

Dennis Hilder – AustraliaBSc (Forestry) [ANU, Canberra], Post-grad Business Administration [Edith Cowan Univ, Perth]

Practical forester of 20 years experience in land-use planning, evaluation and mangement of forestry, land conservation, re-vegetation and environ-mental protection projects. Worked with govern-ment agencies in New Soth Wales, South Australia and Western Australia on plantation establishment, timber harvesting, forest protection (phytophthora dieback disease mangement, and prescribed burning and bushfire suppression operations).

Has led projects involving survey and recording of environmental resources, and assessment of natural ecosystems and their value for nature conservation, sustainable production, scientific reference, heritage and recreation uses.

Project management to minimise land degra dation associated with forestry and mining industry operations; environmental mangement services to the mining industry in relation to evaluation and implementation of environ mental management programmes for control of environmental and social impacts, and pre scrib ing land rehabilitation and pollution control procedures.

Demonstrated capability for liaison and negotia-tion with government agencies, landholders and community groups to ensure integrated catchment mangement and develop ment of appropriate land mangement strategies to mitigate land degradation pro cesses.

Special interest in evaluating farm forestry pro jects for timber production and development of appropriate land use systems to mitigate land degradation processes, and improve overall agricultural productivity of farming businesses.

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Peter Horchner – AustraliaBAS [University of Queensland], Master of Business (Research) [QUT]

Specialises in Business Development as strategic thinker, responsible for the successful development of new business ventures. Experienced in Quality Management in the food industry, including development of quality systems, food safety programmes, and the design of customised quality auditing programmes and benchmarking projects in the food processing industry.

Specialist in the design, development and delivery of training courses. A facilitator of change with a broad range of working experience in livestock production, meat processing and the food industries. Experienced in R&D, especially in a range of applied research projects in meat technology, food safety and market development.

With a strong analytical background, he has a keen interest in policy formulation and played a significant part in the develop ment of policies as outcomes of projects conducted during his career. Currently, joint Managing Director of Alliance Consulting & Mangement Pty Ltd, Brisbane.

Kate Hutchison – AustraliaB Appl Sci [Univ Canberra]

Specializing in Medical Laboratory Science with laboratory skills in Analytical Chemistry, Micro bi-ology, Clinical Biochemistry and Immu nology. Analytical methods used include electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, chromo tography and in precipitation and acid-base titrations. Also experienced in techniques used for the enumera-tion and identification of microorganisms. Sound understanding of computers. Interested in applying these skills to food and water quality control.

Grahame V.H. Jackson – AustraliaBA [BioVGeol, Keele], MSc [Plant Pathology, London], DIC [Imperial College,London], PhD [Plant Pathology, London]Plant pathologist and agriculture specialist with more than 20 years experience in the adminis-tration of development assistance to tropical countries, especially Pacific Islands. Consult ancies with ACIAR, FAO, USAID, South Pacific Commis-sion, and UNDP. Twenty years experience in plant protection, disease and pest control of economic crops, exchange of plant germplasm, training courses in crop protection, quarantine, root crop evalua tion and tissue culture techniques, and the epidemi-ology and control of diseases of cocoa, coconut, oilpalm, rice and root crops.Advisor to 22 Governments in the Pacific Islands on development and monitoring of plant quar an-tine and pesticide regulations, and con servation of genetic resources of traditional food crops.

Tony H. Janes – USABS (Anim Sci) [Texas Tech Univ]Livestock and companion animal specialist with particular reference to internal and external parasites, and animal health issues, including feedlot management. Research Coordinator for leading US-based contract research company. Responsibilities include writing protocols, data assembly, report writing, and supervising the daily activities of employees on research projects.Works closely with sponsor companies on the structure and conduct of experimental projects, plus preparing budgets and memoranda of agreements. Worked extensively in safety and residue study areas, liaising closely with regulatory authorities such as FDA, and USDA Animal Welfare Regulations under Good Laboratory

Practice (GLP) regulations. Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all computer systems.

David J. Jenkins – AustraliaBSc (Botany & Zoology), MSc (Immunology) [Univ London], PhD (Immunoparasitology) [Univ Melbourne]Parasitologist specialising in the epidemiology of human hydatidosis and the significance of feral dogs, dingoes and foxes in the transmission of hydatidosis.Acknowledged as Australia’s foremost specialist on hydatids. Studied the importance of canine zoonoses in Aboriginal community health. Visiting Research Fellow in Department of Botany & Zoology, and also Molecular Biology & Biochem-istry at the Australian National University (ANU). Set up immunology laboratory in Indonesia for AIDAB, and studied immune response of dogs to cestodes in Kenya. Has published 36 scientific papers, including international conference proceedings.

Martine Kalma – AustraliaBSc(Ag) [Wageningen], BA [ANU] ex Greening Australia Project OfficerExperienced professional in the rehabilitation of degraded land, rural and farm revegetation, agro-forestry and farm forestry. Vegetation surveys, propagation of native species, seed collection and community liaison and con sul tation. Has been involved in revegetation strategies for over-cleared ares and for erosion, high watertable and salinity control. Experienced in establishment techniques for native vegetation under various conditions, and project design for re-establishment of suitable native vegetation along river systems, creeks and natural drainage lines to minimise bank erosion and flood damage. Has held workshops on various Landcare skills such as land interpretation, coastal land, dune and rainforest rehabilitation,

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seed collection and plant propagation. Has the experience to facilitate community involvement in decision making processes and the development of written technical information.

Anne Kemp – AustraliaBSc Hons (Zoology) [Edinburgh Univ], PhD (Zoology) [Queensland Univ], BVSc [Queensland Univ]A former lecturer at the University of Queensland in the Department of Anatomical Sciences, now a part time, privately funded research fellow in the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis at the University of Queensland. Zoologist with over 30 years experience in fresh water biology and ecology in south east Queens land, especially in relation to the habitat, diet, behaviour and conservation of the Australian lungfish, and the identification of the vertebrate and invertebrate animals that share its environments.Qualified to develop biological inventories for specific habitats and provide advice regarding the conservation of freshwater localities, including assessment of the pristine nature of habitats, and of disease in aquatic animals. Over twenty years of experience in teaching at a tertiary level in zoology, veterinary and human anatomy and histology, including bone pathology and palaeopathology, and fifteen years as a veterinary surgeon, with a special interest in diseases of wildlife and fish.Research has involved the embryology of the Australian lungfish, and has included the development of special techniques for experiments on living eggs in this species, as well as methods of rearing small lungfish.An expert microscopist and histologist with exceptional technical skills and a comprehensive understanding of the unusual diversity of structure in the dental and skeletal tissues of fishes, and the

hard tissues of invertebrates, including develop-ment and the mineralisation processes to be found in these biomaterials.Ten years of experience in the copy editing of scientific, medical and veterinary papers and theses, particularly for researchers and students who are not native speakers of English. Author of more than 65 scientific papers in international refereed journals and scientific books, and of nine major successful grant proposals, including the current half time fellowship and a new Large ARC grant to begin in 2001.Project leader for three major research projects funded by the ARC. Long practice in working to deadlines.

Peter Kinnell – AustraliaBSc(Agric) [London Univ], MAgrSc [Melbourne Univ], PhD [New England Univ]Over 25 years experience in soil erosion research with CSIRO Division of Soils. Expertise in soil erosion processes and predictions, with interests in hydrological impacts, climatic variability, and land management impacts at field and catchment scales.An international contributor to soil loss prediction technology with more than 35 published scientific papers in the area of rainfall erosion.

Alan A. Kirk – FranceBSc (Zool) [London], DSc (Biocontrol) [Univ Marseille] Experienced field entomologist with 25 years experience of biological control projects in temperate, mediterranean and tropical areas in more than 50 countries. Projects have included biocontrol of Sirex woodwasp, skeleton weed and Paterson’s Curse, and the dung beetle programme for CSIRO. Other biocontrol projects have included Sweet Potato Whitefly studies in Sudan, Tanzania and Bolivia, and, with the USDA, extended this

work using predators, parasitoids and pathogens collected from India, Pakistan, Nepal Egypt, Spain, Greece, Austria and Italy. Consultancies with CSIRO, State of Victoria, Landell Mills, USDA/ARS and Ciba-Geigy.

John F. Lawrence – AustraliaBA (Zoology), PhD (Entomology) [Univ. of California, Berkeley]The world’s leading authority on the systematics and biology of Coleoptera. Employed by CSIRO Entomology for 22 years, retiring in 1999 as Chief Research Scientist. Formerly with the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University. Currently an Honorary Research Fellow of CSIRO Entomology and the Queensland Museum.Published over 100 scientific papers, books and book chapters, plus the two CD-ROM products “Beetles of the World” and “Beetle Larvae of the World”. Presented workshops on beetle identifica-tion in Canberra, Hawaii, Ottawa, and São Paulo. Involved in the Wog Wog habitat fragmentation experiment carried out by colleagues at CSIRO Wildlife and Ecology and the Australian National University.Special interests include the higher classification and evolution of beetles and the relationships between insects and fungi.

Simon A. Lawson – JapanBAgricSci (Entomology & Horticulture), MAgricSci (Forest entomology) [Uni Adelaide], DSc (Forestry) [Uni Tokyo] Biological control of the bark beetle, Ips grandi-collis, on pine trees in South Australia in con-junction with the Waite Institute. Spent two years at Forestry Institute in Tsukuba, Japan. Main research interests include biological and integrated control of insect and other pests with particular emphasis on forest pests. Ecology and behaviour of insect parasitoids and predators. Population

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dynamics of insect pests and interactions with natural enemies. Plant/insect interactions.

Johan M. Lejeune – BelgiumMSc (Agric Engineering) [Univ Ghent, Belgium] Agriculture engineer with more than 15 years experience specialising in forestry, wood tech-nology and wood as an energy source. Chief Technical Advisor and Consultant on FAO missions to Madagascar, Rwanda, Burundi, Guinea Bissau, Cap Verde and Ghana. Member of energy evaluation team for UNDP/USAID/World Bank in Madagascar, studying charcoal kilns to help reduce pressure on existing forests. Research Fellow at Forestry Department of Australian National University, researching ‘wood for energy’ in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Nepal and Malaysia. Expertise in natural forest and environ-mental protection, as well as commercialisation and transportation of forest products. Project management, feasibility and evaluation studies of new and completed projects in forestry and domestic fuels. Mother tongue Dutch with fluency in English and French, and working knowledge of Portuguese and German.

Wilco Liebregts – FijiMSc [Wageningen, The Netherlands]Specialist in Crop Protection, with extensive experience with several international agencies, including ACIAR and the CSIRO Division of Entomology, within Australia and overseas. Worked in Pacific Islands, including Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. Experienced in surveys for pest species and biocontrol agents in the Pacific Islands.

Dr Philippe Marchot – ItalyDoctor Vet Med [Uni Roma] and overseas.Worked in Pacific Islands, including Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. Experienced in surveys for pest species and biocontrol agents in the Pacific Islands.

Biocontrol project involvement has included Fruit Piercing Moth, Banana aphid, White Peach Scale, and Heteropsylla sp., a pest of Leucaena. Published more than 20 scientific papers. Fluent Dutch, German and English speaker, with French and some Samoan and Tongan.

Ross McLeod – AustraliaBAE (Agric. Economics) [University of Sydney], PhD [University of Queensland]Financial and economic analyst with particular interest in infrastructure projects (airport develop-ments in SE Asia, effluent usage in agriculture), environmental projects (market potential for environmentally sustainable pest mangement, cost-benefit analysis of projects designed to reduce nutrient loadings in northern Australian river systems), and agribusiness projects (sugar industry, animal health vaccines in Africa, milling of rice etc). Experience in Market Assessment, including lot-fed beef, egg production, pig-meat production, livestock diseases, and strategies for domestic and overseas marketing of meat.Familiar with Information Technologies including development of computer sofware packages for strategic planning in aquaculture project invest-ment (Global), economic impact of tick-borne diseases (TickCost) and a strategic planning software package for the CSIRO (Priority) (TickCost) and a strategic planning software package for the CSIRO (Priority)

Leigh R. Miller – AustraliaBSc PhD (Australian National University) His 30 years of research experience includes a background in forest research in Queensland and the Northern Territory that provided a sound basis of general botanical and zoological skills.His early termite work in Darwin developed the only proven method of control of the termite Mastotermes darwiniensis in forest and horticul-

tural plantations and urban areas. More than twenty-five years with CSIRO carrying out research into aspects of termite ecology, biology, taxonomy and control led to his establishment as international authority on taxonomy and biology of termites.He has carried out taxonomic work in museums in the U.K., U.S.A. and Sweden. He has worked closely with industry in assessing a wide range of materials and insecticides in laboratory and field trials, and in providing advice to mining compa-nies and the pest control industry.In addition to his scientific skills, he has demon-strated management and communication skills by leading projects which required extensive contact and liaison with the public, industry, government bodies and departments and their political leaders. He has also been involved in scientific advisory committees. He has experience in fauna surveys, often in remote areas, as parts of environmental studies or assessing the impact of termites as pests.He has carried out consultancy work in New Zealand, Thailand and Laos, and liaison with international colleagues involved observation of, and participation in, other researchers’ work in Thailand, China, the United States and Brazil.

David Paxton – AustraliaBVetSc [Univ Qld], MDevAdmin [ANU] Veterinary Officer (DPIE) and private practicioner. Technical advisor to Australian Meat Board, Animal Health Committee. Senior Veterinary Officer to Animal Quarantine Service, Australian Department of Health. Principal Veterinary Officer planning for animal health emergencies and livestock exports at Australian Bureau of Animal Health. Trade Commissioner (Agriculture) with Austrade based in Bahrain during 1984-87.PVO with AQIS in 1987, including supervising quarantine transfer of Boran cattle embryos to

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Australia from Zambia. A veterinary administrator and animal health policy developer and analyst with broad experience in meat hygiene and veterinary public health, animal quarantine, national policy coordination, livestock imports and exports, and emergency planning.

After seventeen years Australian experience, became Australian Trade Commissioner (Agricul-ture) in the Middle East, promoting international liaison and trade development, negotiating quality standards and providing empirical information for discussion of trade disputes. Subsequently engaged by the International Development Program of Australian Universities to manage international contracts in human resource development, in particular a major bilateral contract with the Iranian government.

Postgraduate studies in development administra-tion with particular emphasis on urban animal management.

Recent experience includes setting up quarantine structures for the PNG government. Has work experience in the Middle East, Iran, Algeria, Egypt, Zambia, India, Thailand, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea.

Duncan W. Peter – AustraliaBAgSci, Hon BAgSci, PhD (Univ Adelaide)

Animal physiologist and nutritionist with highly developed expertise in ruminant nutrition and production, including an expert knowledge of macro- and trace mineral nutrition. Specialised expertise is complemented by a high level of knowledge of animal production and agriculture in general, plus well developed management skills, acquired during more than 30 years experience in research and research management in Australia and overseas, including 19 years with the CSIRO Division of Animal Production in NSW and WA.

During this time has assisted with, conducted or managed research on energy, protein, mineral (eg: selenium, cobalt, copper, zinc, sulphur, sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, plus multi-element supplements) and vitamin (E & B12) nutrition. Studies included the biochemistry and metabolism of different nutrients and their effects on environmental adaptation, reproductive performance, liveweight and growth, skin structure, wool growth and wool quality.

As a result of these studies is experienced in a wide array of research and analytical procedures and instrumentation, including the use of stable and radioactive isotopes.

While at CSIRO worked predominantly with sheep and through an emphasis on the grazing animal, also has substantial experience in pasture growth and composition, intake and supplementation.

Managerial experience (with CSIRO) included periods as group leader, support staff and facilities manager, project manager and joint program leader of an ACIAR project on sheep nutrition and health in northern China.

Consequently, has good management skills in the areas of communication, project planning and evaluation, project supervision, staff planning, staff development and management, resource planning and management (including financial planning and budget mangement), inter-/intra institution/industry or client liaison, group facilitation, preparation of funding submissions, report writing and research extension.

Has experience in training of overseas technical and scientific staff, lecturing to undergraduates, supervision of undergraduate and post graduate students and communicating with multifaceted groups.

Author/co-author of more than 70 scientific publications. Highly computer literate. Pos sesses a

practical, as well as theoretical, bent, enjoying a hands-on approach when neccessary.

Darren Phillips – AustraliaBSc (Hons, 1st Class), PhD [Univ Melbourne], CPAg [AIAS]As principal consultant of Symbioun Australia, Dr Phillips has accumulated more than 12 years experience, plus a total of 40 publications in University, Government, Industry and Community sectors. The consultancy service specialises in plant health and integrated resource management matters, particularly pest risk analysis, plant quarantine, forest and seed plant path ology, resource management, project development and production, and community advocacy. Experience has been gained at International, National, State and Community levels. During its first year and a half of operations, Symbioun Australia has completed 9 projects. Liaison with a wide range of contacts and organisations both within Australia and overseas has been extensive. Dr Phillips is a member of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society, American Phytopathology Society, Australian Institute of Agricultural Science, and founding member of the Australian Centre for Environmentally Sustainable Systems Inc.Dr Phillips holds a CPAg (Certified Practicing Agriculturalist) as a Stage 3, Leading Professional, the highest level awarded

David Phillips – AustraliaMaster of Business Administration [Deakin Univer-sity], Bachelor Agricultural Science [University of Adelaide]A broad range of working experience in the livestock, meat production and meat processing industries of Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Special fields of competence include Business Administration and Management, R&D, Marketing and Marketing Intelligence, Quality

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Management, Quality System Auditing, Best Practice and Industry Benchmarking. Career highlights include Technical Projects Manager for the Australian Meat & Livestock Corporation, Senior Research Officer for the South Australian Department of Agriculture, and Senior Consultant for AACM International.At present, joint Managing Director of Alliance Consulting & Management Pty Ltd, Brisbane.

Julie Phillips – AustraliaB Sc (Hons) PhD [Monash University] More than 20 years experience working as a phycologist (algal specialist) undertaking research projects on marine macroalgae on all Australian

coasts, most extensively on the cool temperate Victorian and tropical/subtropical Queensland coasts.Extensive experience and background knowledge of algal taxonomy, systematics, reproduction, life histories, biodiversity, biogeography and conserva-tion.Recent consultancies for environmental consul-tancy companies, state and local government departments include ecological survey work and compiling biological inventories for all aquatic plants (seagrasses, mangroves, freshwater flowering plants, riparian vegetation, phyto-plankton and macroalgae) in marine, estuarine and freshwater habitats.

Victor H. Powell – AustraliaBSc (lst Class Hons) [Uni QLD], MSc, PhD [Uni QLD] in Organic Chemistry. Fellow, Royal Australian Chemical Institute; Associate Member, Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology.A meat scientist and technologist who has specialised in the identification of consumer, retailer and wholesale requirements back through the distribution chain to the meat packer during his career with the CSIRO Division of Food Scienmce & Technology. The critical points in the demand/supply lines affect both customer and the exporter - how to improve both of their profitabili-ties is the focus of Dr Powell’s expertise. Has worked in this capacity in Japan, Korea and the USA with meat exported from Australia, and within the domestic meat market within these countries. Can offer marketing and export advice oppor-tunities for meat products. Has expertise in the following areas: Product development and utilisation, design of processing systems, both the traditional hot and western-style slaughter, and chilling, freezing and thawing procedures. Design of shop layouts and single items of machinery,

packaging, refrigeration, cooking etc. Materials handling of products within the food processing industry, quality assurance schemes, packaging systems including vacuum, skin and modified gas atmosphere packaging, retail ready systems, costing of products, training pro grammes, hygiene systems, helf life and display life of retail products, design consumer studies - including tasting and sensory analysis of food products, and problem solving in the meat industry. A recognised international authority on the factors that affect shelf-life of vacuum packaged meats, particularly in relation to the commercial activities of sea freight, air freight, distribution and subse-quent display-life of the retail cuts at point of sale. More than 60 publications in the scientific literature and conferences, and numerous reports for the Meat Research Cor por a tion. Advisor to the AMLC, MRC and AQIS. The Principal of Powell International Technologies.

Darryn Purdy – AustraliaBVs (1st Class Hons) [University of Queensland] Veterinarian.Demonstrated ability to assess, plan and manage research and development projects in Australia and overseas. Business management abilities and training skills in developing and delivering training courses. Experienced in advisory and extension work in various production systems with an emphasis on tropical beef cattle production and nutrition. Ability to communicate effectively with producers and with effective communication skills for technical and non-technical people.Experienced in beef cattle production and herd health both in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Experienced in livestock disease and their control.Unitil recently, a Senior Veterinary Officer with AQIS where he managed the PNG program of the Northern Australian Quarantine Strategy (NAQS), and managed an AusAID funded project to

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strengthen quarantine and animal and plant health in West Papua (Irian Jaya).Has analysed the quarantine risks associated with military and humanitarian movements between Australia and East Timor. While with AQIS, has managed various surveillance and research projects, namely screw-worm fly surveillance and trapping, diagnostic capability for detection of surra, and surveillance techniques for Japanese Encephalitis.

Daniele Salvini – ItalyDoctorate in Agricultural Sciences (Hons 1979) [University of Pisa, Italy]Experienced agronomist specialising in rural extension planning, and the training of extension officers, supervisors and farmers.Project man age ment, farmers groups management, field surveys, crop production and plant pathology on FAO sponsored projects in Angola, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Guinea Bissau, Argentina, Cape Verde and Brazil, as well as in Europe. Fluent in English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and French. Highly computer literate.

Keith Savin – AustraliaBSc Hons (Biochemistry), PhD [Monash Univ] Many years experience in biotechnology research in several different laboratory situa tions, both in Australia and overseas.Seven years in cancer research at the ICRF in London was followed by over 5 years at CSIRO Division of Biomolecular Engineering (Protein Chemistry) using molecular biology to develop a veterinary vaccine, and then 5 years managing a programme at Florigene Pty Ltd to genetically engineer carnations for lowered senescence, hormone production and resistance to fungal diseases. Experienced in most aspects of molecular biol ogy research, genetic engineering of plants,

design, management and assessment of bio tech -nology research projects, and with a large number of contacts in the field in Australia, USA and Europe.Excellent communication skills. Highly computer literate, especially in a Macintosh environment; everything from word processing to database set-up, to ‘surfing’ the Internet and scanning online databases.Cost effective provision of professional scientific and biobusiness database searches through GenSeek, Biotechnology Information Services.

Peter H. Smith – AustraliaBSc (Zoology, Biochemistry), PhD [Sydney University]A Principal Research Scientist with CSIRO Division of Entomology until his retirement in 1993. Internationally recognised for his research on circadian rhythm and reproductive behaviour and physiology in insects, especially fruit fly and sheep blowfly.Experienced computer modeller with particular reference to the genetic control of sheep blowfly. Past President of the Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour. Published nearly 40 papers in the scientific literature and conferences.

Philip Spradbery – AustraliaBSc (1st Class Hons, Zool), PhD, DSc (Entomology) [Univ London]Internationally recognised entomologist special-ising in wasp studies and screw-worm fly research and control.Spent 30 years with CSIRO Division of Ento-mology, retiring as a Senior Principal Research Scientist in 1988 after several years as Head of the Insects Affecting Livestock and Humans Section.Currently an Honorary Research Fellow at CSIRO. Published nearly 90 scientific papers, books and

book chapters, including the standard reference book on European wasp, many papers on Sirex woodwasp and its biological control agents, and manuals on the rearing and diagnosis of screw-worm fly.Founded the Screw-worm Fly facility for CSIRO in Papua New Guinea in 1973, and was Officer-in-Charge until 1985. Developed artificial rearing and mass-rearing techniques for the Old World screwworm fly species, plus extensive studies on its reproductive physiology and ecology.During a 30-year scientific career, has worked in 30 different countries. Established XCS Consulting Pty Ltd (which represents the interests of nearly 70 fellow scientists and technologists) in 1993. The company has been engaged to carry out contract research into animal health products for several national and international organizations, in Australia and overseas. Also prepares regis tra tion packages for agricultural and veterinary chemicals for submission to the National Registration Authority.XCS Consulting has the contract to provide European wasp awareness and insect identification services for the ACT (Canberra) government.Dr Spradbery continues to carry out consultancies for DPIE, CSIRO and FAO (including an FAO mission to Iraq and neighbouring countries in 1998 to investigate a major screw-worm fly outbreak). He is also a consultant to the Arab Organisation for Agricultural Development (AOAD).

Harry A. Standfast – AustraliaBSc, MSc [Univ of Queensland]Well known member of CSIRO from 1970-90. Prior to service with CSIRO, bacteriologist with Queensland State Health Department, regional malariologist in Papua New Guinea and research entomologist with the Queensland Institute of Medical Research.

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Major expertise in the design, implementation and assessment of vector control programmes, monitoring vector populations, and mapping insect distributions. These include investigations into the epidemiology of malaria and arthropod-borne viruses, design and implementation of vector competence studies and the identification of vectors of both malaria and arboviruses. Designer/constructor of traps for haematophagous insects. Also investigates vector and pathogen aspects of outbreaks of insect-borne disease.Author of more than 70 scientific papers, including several book chapters. Currently managing International Vector Consultants, an independent organisation providing consultancy services to the Brisbane City Council and Gold Coast City Council on mosquito control, and the Bureau of Rural Resources on insect vectors of viruses affecting livestock. A Fellow of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research.

Robert (Bob) W. Taylor – AustraliaBSc (Zool) [Uni New Zealand], MSc (Zool) [Uni Auckland] PhD [Harvard Univ]Australia’s leading ant taxonomist. Retired as a Senior Research Scientist from CSIRO in 1988 but continues as Honorary Research Fellow. Research activities include studies on the biology, taxonomy, biogeography and ecology of ants in USA, Panama, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Malaysia, PNG, Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Japan, Russia, Ghana, Uganda, Mauritius and Australia.Major scientific interest in biodiversity, evolu-tionary theory, including sociality in insects, and traditional and modern taxonomic method.Published nearly 100 scientific papers. Experienced in macro-photography, CD rom texts, scientific editing and writing, and public lecturing (including at University of Canberra, National Science Centre and The Australian Museum).

Robert (Bob) S. Tozer – AustraliaDip Agriculture [Wagga Agric Coll/Sturt Univ] While working for Department of Agriculture, Stock & Fisheries in PNG, developed livestock enterprises, conducted surveys of livestock diseases, and trained staff in diagnostic techniques while based at the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Port Moresby. Joined CSIRO Screw-worm Fly Project in 1978 and played a vital role in the development of rearing and fly trapping tech-niques, and conducted several surveys for screw-worm fly in remote areas of PNG.From 1982 to 1993, based at the CSIRO Long Pocket Laboratories in Brisbane studying Buffalo fly ecology and control. Key role in developing the Buffalo fly trap, a non-chemical control option which has since been commercialised.Carried out consultancies for DPIE in Malaysia and Indonesia collecting screw-worm fly for studies of geographical races of the Old World species, and acting O-i-C at the screw-worm facility in Papua New Guinea. Established a culture of Old World screw-worm fly, Chrysomya bezziana, in 1996 for a tripartite project (CSIRO Division of Tropical Agriculture/University of Bandung/Research Institute for Veterinary Science) at Bogor, Indonesia. The culture is being used to develop a screw-worm vaccine.Published 15 scientific papers. Awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 1989 to study the sterile insect technique (SIT) with the USA/Mexico facility in Central America. Founding Director of Flycam Pty Ltd in 1993 (www.flytags.com)

James Travis – AustraliaPermaculture DesignerPrincipal of Permaculture Solutions. A Perma culture design consultant and educator, special is ing in cool temperate systems estab-lishment. Experienced in integrated property

planning, house site selection, household and cropping energy audits, retrofit of existing buildings, and biological resource management. Water harvesting, storage, irrigation and purifica-tion techniques. Soil building techniques, animal and plant management techniques, companion planting, sustainable farming and grazing methods.Land capability assessments, land rehabilitation and erosion control. Integrated Pest Manage ment. Also experienced in community-based Landcare initiatives, bioregionalism, and alternative economic strategies.Interested in cooperative business structures and village/town/community design.

Chris Tucker – USABS (Fish & Wildlife Management), MS, PhD (Ento-mology) [Univ Arkansas]Experienced in research into insecticide, anthelmintic and resistance studies in poultry and cattle.Specific programmes have included evaluation of topical ivermectin and other insecticides against horse flies (Tabanidae), plus biological studies on horse flies, and studies on doramectin and an ivermectin sustained-release bolus for control of gastrointestinal nematodes in cattle.

Susan Turner – AustraliaBSc Special Hons (Geology) [Univ Reading], PhD (Geology) [Univ Newcastle-upon-Tyne], Museums Dipl [Museums Assoc UK]Geoscientist and vertebrate palaeontologist with 34 years experience in international research in Palaeozoic and Mesozoic rocks in Australia and many countries overseas, specialising in the use of vertebrate microfossils for geochronology, bio strati graphy, palaeobiology and palaeobiogeography.

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Experienced microscopist with a comprehensive understanding of the unusual diversity of structure and history in the dental and skeletal tissues of fishes and other vertebrates.Proposer and co-leader of major international research group with over 200 workers in 50 countries. Continuous record of obtaining ARC and other grants and fellowships since 1982.Over 300 research papers, reports and articles on geology, palaeontology, natural history, history, biography, obituary including over 90 scientific papers in international refereed journals and more than 20 invited chapters in scientific books and encyclopoedias.Experienced in international conference participa-tion and organisation. Expert assessor and reviewer of specialist manuscripts, proposals and

projects. Foundation assessor Paleobiology Fund (USA); Australian representative UNESCO-IUGS International Geoloscience Programme Scientific Board 2000-2003 and Member, Australian IGCP Committee 2000.

Long experience also in museum services, advise on natural history collections: identification management and display, curation practices and policy. Management and organisational skills in running teams for display and research. Media experience in print, live television and radio in Australia and Britain (7 years on BBC natural history experts programme Looks Natural).

Twenty five years of experience in the copy editing of scientific, geological and vertebrate palaeonto-logical papers and theses, particularly for researchers and students who are not native speakers of English, and latterly editing of large volumes. Online editing and newsletter publishing specialising in manuscripts by non-English language authors.

Publisher and editor of international newsletter, Ichthyolith Issues, held in National Library of Australia. University level lecturing including in Australian British, Chinese and German universi-ties, student supervision and mentoring, school talks, popular lectures on all aspects of geology and palaeontology especially vertebrate fossils and sharks.

Specialist in shark taxa and biology with interests in characteristics of shark attack and hydrody-namics of squamation. Specialist on bonebeds and coprolites with historical perspectives on fish kills.

Interests in use of and identification of fish remains and fishing implements at archaeological sites; history of geology and palaeontology and women’s involvement in geoscience. Currently available as an independent consultant.

Keith Wardhaugh – AustraliaBSc (Geography) [Durham Uni], PhD Entomology [ANU]Internationally recognised entomologist during his career at the Centre for Overseas Pest Research (UK) and CSIRO Divison of Entomology, most recently in the veterinary entomology field. A leading specialist on the environmental impact of agricultural chemicals, especially the macrocyclic lactones (ivermectin, moxidectin etc).Insect ecologist, specialising in locusts, dung beetles and the Australian sheep blowfly. Expertise in the use of predictive modelling and Integrated Pest Management.Has worked extensively overseas, including locust work in Arabia and North Africa, and dung beetle studies in Spain. Published more than 50 scientific papers.

Simon Willby – United KingdomBA (Hons Graphic Design) [Bristol Uni] Visual communicator, designer/illustrator/publisher. Freelance designer/author, especially children’s books and educational material for schools, and government and United Nations agencies.Head of Graphic Design Department at Uni ver sity of Papua New Guinea (1983-86). Art director, OM design to publishing, of Resur gence Magazine and Green Books, Devon.Consultant book designer/illustrator for the British Council and the Overseas Development Corpora-tion – to develop textbooks and audio-visual material in overseas countries, including Pakistan.Consultant for FAO in developing audio-visuals in the context of communication campaign work. Assignments with FAO included heading the communications team during the New World screw-worm fly eradication programme in Libya

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(1988-92). Provides conception and planning skills in the development of communication campaign strategies, using all media forms.

George R. Wilson – AustraliaBVetSci, Mvet Sci [Univ Sydney], PhD [Univ Aberdeen], Commercial Pilots LicenceExpertise in wildlife management, conservation and environmental strategies, resource use analyst, sustainable use of wild animals, native birds, and mammals, kangaroos, and emus.Management of endangered species, quarantine and disease, including exotic disease mangement in wild animals. Expertise in Aboriginal rural industry and employment policies, and Ecot-ourism. Over 25 years experience in the area of public policy and strategic analysis of resource use.Responsible for state and federal government policy in wildlife management, animal health, animals production, resource management and conservation in Departments of Environment, National Parks and Wildlife (NPWS), and Primary Industry (DPIE).Three years as consultant with ACIL Economics and Policy Pty Ltd, five years with Animal Resources and Branch Head in Bureau of Rural Science, DPIE. Section Heads in DPIE, Department of Environment, ANPWS, and NSW NPWS.Conducted extensive aerial surveys of wild animals throughout Australia. Commercial Pilot with 3000 hrs, instrument and twin engine rating. Author of more than 80 papers, reports, chapters and three books.

Els Wynen – AustraliaBSc (Tropical Agric) [Netherlands], MSc (Agricultural Economics) [Univ Reading, UK], PhD [La Trobe Univ]Twenty years experience in agricultural economics, with an emphasis on development and environ-

mental economics. Familiar with designing farm level data collection and evaluation, and the appraisal of policies related to the environment.

Experienced at liaising with farm sector and government clients. Adept at handling print and electronic media to promote satisfactory outcomes from research results.

Primary expertise in sustainable agriculture and development economics, in tropical and temperate climates. Experienced in survey design, collection, analysis and evaluation of farm data, farm management appraisal and policy advice (espe-cially pollution problems and alternative farming systems = sustainable agriculture).

Experience also includes government agricultural pesticide reduction programmes, and appraisal of marketing possibilities of organic products.Current involvement in setting-up and manage-ment of Australia-wide community based organisations, and in an international scheme which evaluates national quality control schemes of farm management systems. n

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