Professor Brian Sindel
Professor of Weed Science - School of Environmental and Rural Science
Biography
Professor Brian Sindel, BScAgr (Hons), DipEd (Dist), PhD (USyd), is a weed scientist who, together with his students, has led Australian research into the ecology and control of over a dozen different weed species including fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis), serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma), Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana), Coolatai grass (Hypparhenia hirta), saffron thistle (Carthamus lanatus), feathertop wiregrass (Aristida latifolia), winter grass (Poa annua), chickweed (Stellaria media) and lippia (Phyla canescens). His research experience spans the natural environment (including sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island for 6 years) and many of the rural industries, having conducted weed research programs for MLA, AWI, GRDC, LWA, DAFF, RIRDC, CRDC, HAL, HIA, the AAD and NHT, as well as the Cotton and Weed Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs). Starting out as a high school agriculture teacher, Brian also investigated native grass (kangaroo grass, Themeda triandra) domestication for CSIRO, and as part of UNE's commitment to the Future Food Systems CRC, is currently their Education Director, supporting innovation and growth across the Australian food value chain.
