Paul Kristiansen

Paul Kristiansen is an Associate Professor of Food Systems and Rural Development at the University of New England's School of Environmental and Rural Science. With expertise in horticulture, organic farming, and invasive species management, he has supervised 90+ postgraduate students and secured $10M in research funding. His work focuses on sustainable agriculture and rural livelihood transformations in Southeast Asia.

Research spans agroecology, climate adaptation, and value-chain optimization. Recent articles emphasize soil health, youth engagement in agriculture, and ecotourism governance. Kristiansen's publications consistently address sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary lenses.

He teaches Horticulture (HORT420/510), Organic Agriculture (AGRO501), and Plant Biosecurity (AGRO514), integrating field-based learning with statistical analysis.