Peta Clode

Peta Clode is an Associate Professor at The University of Western Australia (UWA), affiliated with the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation & Analysis and the UWA Oceans Institute. She holds roles such as Platform Leader for Biosciences Electron Microscopy and WA Representative for CryOz. Her research focuses on cellular imaging, biomineralization, nutrient transport, and symbiotic systems across plant, animal, and microbial systems.

Education: PhD from La Trobe University (2002), supported by an APA Scholarship. Academic career progression: Lecturer (UWA, 2003–2007), Senior Lecturer (2007–2015), and Associate Professor (2015–present).

Research emphasizes biological microanalysis using techniques like Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS), electron microscopy, and elemental analysis. Current projects include nutrient dynamics in rhizospheres, crop tolerance to calcium/phosphorus stresses, and applications of high-intensity focused ultrasound in dentistry. She also investigates biomineralization in marine organisms and environmental adaptations of plants.

Teaching includes courses like Materials Characterisation for Bioengineering (SCIE5516) and Advanced Techniques in Molecular Sciences (MSCI4006). She coordinates microscopy training programs (SEM/M, TEM/M) at the CMCA.

Grants include projects on laser ablation, phosphorus cycling in legumes, and ultrasound dental applications. Collaborations span marine biology, environmental science, and biomedical engineering, contributing to UN SDGs like Oceans and Sustainable Agriculture.

Labs/teams: Leads microscopy platforms and collaborates with institutions globally on projects like coral resilience and Cryptosporidium modeling. Her work bridges fundamental biology with applied solutions in agriculture and healthcare.