Postgraduate Research students
Current Students
Abadi Amare Reda
PhD thesis title: Investigation of the genetic components of tail biting in pigs (Sus Scrofa)
Dirk van Winden
PhD thesis title: Building statistical models to determine genetic risk factors in tail biting pigs
Elandri de Bruyn
PhD thesis title: Integrating objective carcase measurements, meat quality traits and sustainability measures in beef cattle genetic improvement
Elizabeth Frost
Masters thesis title: Development of strategies to improve honey production
Erin Smith
PhD thesis title: Genetic improvement of wool characteristics
Goodness Adebo
PhD thesis title: Phytophthora resistance vs. height and root mass costs to Cicer echinospermum based resistance
Kia Nikoumanesh
PhD thesis title: Genetic improvement of canola
Richard Olayiwola
PhD thesis title: Exploring genetic diversity for genetic improvement opportunities in the Chickpea Breeding Australia (CBA) program
Shweta Sahoo
PhD thesis title: New strategies to define genetic groups in breeding programs for Australian sheep
Yaser Fazel
PhD thesis title: Investigation of genomic prediction in multi-breed population for the Australian beef industry
Zeinab Manzari
PhD thesis title: Identifying the genetics behind economic traits in Australian livestock
Completed Students
Abdul Khan
Masters submitted in 2024
Deriving the economic weight of grain yield for selection in chickpea breeding
Shariful Islam
PhD completed in 2024
Evaluating use of genomic selection in pig breeding
Joanne Harper
PhD completed in 2023
The genetics of survival in growing pigs
Lino de la Cruz Colin
PhD completed in 2023
Development of a sheep breeding program for Mexico
Nipa Sarker
PhD completed in 2022
Genetic improvement of carcase value in pigs and beef
Siriporn Tongsiri
PhD completed in 2022
Development of breeding strategies to improve growth and egg production in a dual purpose native chicken breed in Thailand
Malshani Samaweera
PhD completed in 2020
Optimisation of dairy cattle breeding programmes in Sri Lanka to Improve heat tolerance
Laura Vargovic
PhD completed in 2020
Pre-farrowing health and welfare assessment of sows
Peter Wahinya
PhD completed in 2020
Strategies for genetic improvement of dairy cattle under extensive, semi-intensive and intensive production systems in Kenya
Mohammad Ferdosi
PhD completed in 2016
Efficient algorithms for using genotypic data
Joanna Newton
PhD completed in 2015
Sexual maturity and yearling reproductive performance in ewes: Genetic analysis and implications for breeding programs
Siriporn Tongsiri
Masters completed in 2015
Selection strategies to improve the production potential of layer chickens in Thailand
Robert Jones
Masters completed in 2013
Genetic parameters for lamb autopsy traits
Poaca Tabuaciri
PhD completed in 2013
Improving pre-weaning survival of piglets through genetic selection and management
Matthew Wolcott
PhD completed in 2013
Opportunities for selection to improve steer and cow productivity in northern Australia
Adrian Hathorn
PhD completed in 2010
The use of genotypic information for the genetic improvement of Pinus radiata
Orwell Marobela
Masters completed in 2010
Developing breeding objectives for Tswana sheep in Botswana
Mohammad Khusro
PhD completed in 2009
The effect of linkage and genetic grouping on the accuracy of across-flock genetic evaluation in Australian Merino sheep
Kirsty Moore
PhD completed in 2009
Methods and models for the accurate estimation of the effects of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in beef cattle
Mei Mei Ding
PhD completed in 2008
The analysis of genotype by environment interaction in Pinus Radiata of southern Australia
Anna Hansson
Masters completed in 2008
Potential for genetic improvement of Sydney Rock Oysters
Christopher Worsnop
Masters completed in 2008
Estimation of breeding values for animals selectively slaughtered
Alex Woolaston
PhD completed in 2007
Statistical methods to interpret genotypic data
Sansak Nakavisut
PhD completed in 2006
Estimation of genetic parameters for pig populations in government breeding herds in Thailand
Matias Suárez
Masters completed in 2006
Research into a crossbreeding program that uses hyperprolific sows