Anthony Millar

Anthony Millar is an Associate Professor in the Division of Plant Sciences at The Australian National University (ANU). He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) from the University of Sydney (1987) and a PhD from ANU (1994). His research focuses on RNA biology, particularly microRNAs and plant RNA-binding proteins, with applications in crop development and pathogen response. He is Deputy Director of the ARC Training Centre for Accelerated Future Crop Development, advancing technologies like plant transformation in Brassica carinata.

• Education: B.Sc. (Hons), University of Sydney (1987); PhD, ANU (1994)

Research interests include anaerobic stress, seed oils, leaf waxes, and seed dormancy. Teaching roles include convening the Master of Biotechnology program and courses like BIOL8702 and BIOL2162/6162. His recent articles explore RNA modification mechanisms, biotechnology applications, and plant-pathogen interactions. Projects include ARC-funded initiatives in crop development and pathogen resistance. He collaborates internationally on molecular tools for plant research.