Alice Melland

Alice Melland is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southern Queensland, specifically affiliated with the Centre for Agricultural Engineering. Her research focuses on agricultural sustainability, soil management, and environmental impact assessment in farming systems.

Education:

• Bachelor of Agricultural Science, University of Melbourne (1997)
• PhD, University of Melbourne (2004)

Her work examines nutrient transfer pathways, water quality in agricultural catchments, and soil rehabilitation following mining. Recent publications analyze phosphorus and nitrogen dynamics in runoff, strategic tillage for erosion control, and sustainable grazing practices on reclaimed lands.

Key trends in her research include high-resolution environmental monitoring, catchment-scale modeling, and climate adaptation strategies for farming systems. Her collaborations span institutions in Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland, focusing on fertilizer efficiency, sediment transport, and policy evaluation for nutrient management.