Our people

Soils research is undertaken across our science portfolios and teams.

Our projects fall within the responsibility of three teams; Soils & Landscapes, Land Use and Ecosystems, and Informatics.

Drilling for a soil core white. Image: Bradley White

Soils & Landscapes

The Soils & Landscapes team is involved in research that enhances understanding of the complex interrelationships that control the response of soils and landscapes to climatic and human-induced pressures. The team evaluates current risks, and offers sustainable land use and natural resource allocation options.

Land Use and Ecosystems

The Land Use & Ecosystems team provides knowledge and tools to wisely manage our natural resources and sustain ecological resilience. The people in the Land Use & Ecosystems team have skills in soil biochemistry and nutrient cycling, soil carbon, greenhouse gases, soil ecology, soil contaminants, soil sensing, ecosystem services, constructed treatment wetland systems, plant-soil interactions, geoinformatics, geospatial modelling and optimisation, and remote sensing.

Informatics

The Informatics team brings together individuals with cross-disciplinary ideas and expertise spanning the fields of ecology, systematics, genomics, land resources, geoinformatics, remote sensing, and computer science.