NZ Rhizobia

I am a scientist living in Auckland, New Zealand. I did my first degree in Biotechnology (BTech), and my PhD in Microbiology. Most of this site is about my PhD project which was to investigate bacteria known as 'rhizobia' in New Zealand native and exotic legumes. These bacteria form root nodules on legumes. I did this project in conjunction with Auckland University and Landcare Research from 2002 to 2006.

My other interests include cycling, hockey, and playing the electric bass guitar.

Currently I am working at the ecological genetics lab of Landcare Research (Landcare profile), and for Corbans Viticulture.

Potential future employers can examine my Curriculum Vitae.

Please feel free to contact me.