Craig Strong

Craig Strong is a Lecturer in the Fenner School of Environment and Society at the Australian National University (ANU), specializing in soil science and environmental management. He holds a BSc and PhD from Griffith University. His research focuses on wind erosion, soil crust dynamics, dust storms, and sustainable land management strategies. Dr. Strong has supervised research students and contributed to projects like DustWatch, an initiative improving wind erosion monitoring across Australia. His work integrates remote sensing, biogeochemical analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address environmental challenges in arid and agricultural systems.

Education:

• BSc (Griffith University)
• PhD (Griffith University)

Research Interests:

• Wind erosion mitigation strategies
• Biocrust ecology and functionality
• Climate change impacts on dust dynamics
• Soil carbon sequestration mechanisms
• Remote sensing applications in land management
• Smallholder agricultural sustainability

Advising & Grants:

• Supervises research students in environmental science fields
• Lead projects including Rangelands Living Skin (2021-2024) and AgriFutures National Rural Issues Program (2021-2022)
• Awarded funding for tactical decision-making frameworks and dust monitoring systems

Labs/Teams: Core member of ANU's DustWatch initiative and collaborates with international researchers on aeolian processes and soil health.