Timothy Scanlon
Research Scientist
My role in the department
I am a Research Scientist based at Nash Street, Perth. My role is in the Grains Directorate management support.
My background
I have a varied background in agriculture science, covering animal nutrition, plant nutrition, crop modelling, and changes to rainfall from climate change. My roles have included science extension, crop modelling, managing industry newsletters, facilitated and convened regional events, and trials research. I was involved in the National Drought Pilot Program and the Building Crop Protection and Production Agronomy R&D Capacity in the Western Region.
Projects
- Research Highlights publications
- Grains directorate and project support
- Strategic planning
- Coordinating science seminar series and grains publications
Key Expertise
Plant nutrition, climate change, crop modeling (PYCAL and Yield Prophet - APSIM), science communication, event facilitation, presentation and organisation, research and statistical analysis,
Qualifications
- BSc in Agriculture with Honours, University of Western Australia
- MSc in Plant Nutrition, University of Western Australia
- Certificate in Magazine and Newspaper Writing (Journalism), Australian Writers’ Centre
- Certificate in Energy, the Environment and Our Future, Pennsylvania State University (Coursera)
- Certificate in Making Sense of Climate Science Denial, University of Queensland (edX)