Research

Outcomes

Our team has achieved measurable results including:

  • The development of cross-environmental behaviour models for key agrochemical actives.

  • Successful multi-site field validations for sustainable crop-protection technologies.

  • Advances in droplet–adjuvant interactions for low-drift applications under high-temperature conditions.

  • Collaborative studies on soil-microbial dynamics, chemical transformation and breakdown pathways.

  • Strengthened international research linkages through comparison studies between Australian and Asian agriscapes.

Research Articles

Environmental Fate of Modern Agrochemicals in Australian Soils

Australian soils present unique profiles of pH, organic matter content and microbial activity. Our laboratory evaluates degradation kinetics, adsorption coefficients and mobility profiles of novel molecules to support safe usage and cross-regional registration.

Photostability & UV Breakdown Pathways

With Australia’s elevated UV exposure accelerating photolysis, we focus on identifying key photoproducts, assessing their environmental impact, and developing stabiliser strategies to enhance product persistence without increasing residue burden.

Optimising Controlled-Release Formulations for Reduced Drift

Our research explores micro-encapsulation and polymer-based carriers designed to improve uniform deposition, reduce volatilisation and support precision application. Early trials show marked drift reduction under Australia’s high-temperature regimes.

Soil Microbial Interaction with Active Ingredients

We investigate how soil microbial communities metabolise agrochemicals, how moisture and temperature regimes affect breakdown, and how this knowledge informs safer, more sustainable application strategies.