Bioinformatics · Genomics · Diagnostics · Research Capability
I am a molecular biologist and bioinformatician working across research, education and translational computing. I develop reproducible analytical approaches, practical research software and training that help researchers move confidently from sequence data to biological insight.
My work connects biological questions with computational methods and turns specialist bioinformatics into sustainable research capability.
Research
My research spans genomics, microbiome analysis and diagnostic bioinformatics, with an emphasis on reproducible methods that can move between discovery research and applied settings.
Sequence-based identification, pathogen genomics, genomic surveillance and computational workflows for diagnostic and biosecurity applications.
Microbial community analysis and metagenomic approaches to understand diversity, function and biological responses in agricultural and environmental systems.
Scalable pipelines, containerised environments and practical analysis systems designed for transparent, repeatable and transferable research.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
Academic contribution
I work across the three areas that increasingly need to reinforce one another in modern biological science: generating knowledge, building people, and translating computational methods into practice.
Interdisciplinary bioinformatics research connecting sequencing, biological interpretation and reproducible computational analysis.
Research-integrated teaching that develops practical independence in HDR students, early-career researchers and scientific teams.
Interfaces, workflows and collaborations that help move bioinformatics from specialist analysis into routine research and diagnostic practice.
Research education
Through BCRTI, I develop focused micro-credentials and practical learning environments for researchers who need to use bioinformatics in their own projects.
Bioinformatics Capability and Research Training Institute
Training is organised around authentic research workflows, real data and reproducible practice. The goal is durable analytical capability that researchers can carry into their next project.
Explore BCRTIFoundations of BioinformaticsSequencing data · Linux · computing environments · reproducibility
Microbiome Analysis16S · metagenomics · diversity · interpretation
Transcriptomics & RNA-seqRead processing · differential expression · pathways · reporting
Genome AnalysisAssembly · annotation · variants · comparative genomics
Capability-focused Micro-credentialsPractical bioinformatics training for HDR students, researchers & research organisations
Research software
I build interfaces and automated workflows that preserve analytical rigour while reducing avoidable technical barriers for researchers and diagnostic scientists.
Sanger sequencing analysis for pest and pathogen identification.
Building and maintaining local BLAST databases for reproducible analysis.
Structured local BLAST analysis with accessible execution and reporting.
An interface around metagenomic assembly and analytical reporting workflows.
Workflow support for influenza genomic surveillance and sequence analysis.
A developing interface for accessible Oxford Nanopore sequence analysis.
Academic trajectory
My career has developed across molecular biology, international research, applied diagnostics and academic teaching. That path gives me a practical view of how computational biology can support both discovery and institutional capability.
The University of Western Australia · School of Biological Sciences
Murdoch University · School of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences · Tsukuba, Japan
Collaboration
Bioinformatics design, sequencing analysis, genomics, microbiome and reproducible computational workflows embedded within biological research.
Structured programs for HDR cohorts, early-career researchers and research teams developing computational independence.
Turning analytical workflows into practical, repeatable systems for laboratory, surveillance and diagnostic environments.
Connect
I welcome conversations with universities, research institutes, diagnostic laboratories and collaborators working on biological questions that benefit from rigorous, accessible bioinformatics.