I seek to establish the standard methodological framework for accessing plant water status via mechanical tests on leaves. Ultimately, I aim to make these techniques a standard practice for optimising agricultural irrigation.

I have experimentally trained one Honours Student (ANU), one Masters student (UAI) and tutored one PhD student (ANU).

I wrote an article for The Conversation which was re-published in 13 news outlets, notably in Phys.org and Smar Water Magazine. Main link:

https://theconversation.com/i-spent-a-year-squeezing-leaves-to-measure-their-water-content-heres-what-i-learned-187460