Neil Coles

Neil Coles is a Professor and Honorary Research Fellow at the Institute of Agriculture, University of Western Australia. His work focuses on sustainable water management, agricultural irrigation systems, and climate resilience in arid regions. He has contributed to over 44 research outputs and led 45 grants, including projects on dam design software, sensor networks, and water resource assessment in changing climates.

Research Interests: Coles' expertise spans water resource management, irrigation technology, biochar applications in soil improvement, and the impacts of climate change on agricultural systems. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water, sustainable agriculture, and climate action. Key topics include rainwater harvesting systems, unconventional gas industry regulation, and ecohydrological processes in dryland catchments.

Grants & Collaborations: Recent projects include upgrades to DAMCAT5 dam design tools, wireless environmental sensor networks, and international collaborations on water resource assessment. He has advised organizations like Buru Energy and the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.

Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record (1,076 citations, h-index 16) reflects significant scholarly impact in environmental and agricultural sciences.

Labs & Teams: His work involves interdisciplinary teams addressing water governance, sensor technology integration, and sustainable land management. Key collaborators include Dr. Camkin (irrigation history), Dr. Baek (modeling tools), and Dr. Rivers (sprinkler systems).