Rodrigo Pires

Rodrigo Pires is a Visiting Professor at the School of Biological Sciences, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on plant biology, biosecurity, and agricultural science with an emphasis on ecological interactions and disease dynamics in crops and native vegetation.

• Specializes in plant-pathogen interactions and biosecurity strategies
• Active in eucalyptus cultivation and weed interference studies
• Develops computational models for pest detection and drought resilience

Research Trends: Recent work combines thermal imaging analysis, spatial network modeling, and genetic strategies to address agricultural sustainability. Key topics include canola disease prevention, fruit fly management, eucalyptus growth optimization, and drought stress monitoring.

Collaborations: Works extensively with multidisciplinary teams across Australia and international institutions, integrating field data with computational approaches to tackle biosecurity challenges.