Qualifications

1999 Doctor of Philosophy, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia.
Thesis: Useful Algorithms for the Genetic Evaluation of Livestock.

1985 Diploma in Financial Management, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia.

1980 Bachelor of Science (Agriculture), University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, Australia.
Major: Plant Breeding and Agricultural Economics

Main Research Interests

Development of algorithms for genetic evaluation and their practical application.
Development of algorithms for mapping QTL and determining gene effects and genotype probabilities.

Research Achievements

Significant contributions to the development of BREEDPLAN - Australia's evaluation system for beef cattle - and PIGBLUP - an evaluation system for swine.

Other Interests

Kayaking and Contract Bridge