The expert boasts extensive project experience in agriculture, particularly in sustainable cropping systems and crop improvement, with a focus on sorghum, rice, wheat, maize, and other crops. They have collaborated effectively with various international funding organizations, driving initiatives that address food security and crop water relations. Their primary sectors of expertise include crop nutrition, soil science, and sustainable agriculture, utilizing genetic and management solutions.

The expert holds key leadership roles, serving as a Professor in Crop Science at the University of Queensland and as a Centre Leader at the Hermitage Research Facility. They have a significant presence in the academic field, with over 25 years of experience in Queensland Government and 9 years at the University of Queensland.

Notable achievements include leading projects with substantial external funding, such as climate-smart interventions for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia (funded by IDRC Canada) and sorghum improvement projects supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Australian Research Council. Their projects have had measurable impacts, contributing to advances in drought-adapted sorghum and wheat root trait development for yield stability.

Technical and professional skills encompass scientific writing, public speaking, facilitation, and negotiation, complemented by language proficiency in English, French, and Indonesian. The expert's work is well-documented through numerous publications, conference presentations, and professional consultations across diverse regions, enhancing global agricultural practices.