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Professor Scott Johnson is a community ecologist at Western Sydney University, specializing in insect-plant interactions and pest management. He holds a PhD from the University of York, UK, and has held academic positions at the University of Reading and The James Hutton Institute before moving to Australia in 2011. His research focuses on ecosystem resilience, climate change impacts, and silicon's role in plant defense mechanisms.
Education:
- PhD in Ecology, University of York, UK
Research Interests:
His work explores novel pest management strategies, atmospheric and climate change effects on ecosystems, and plant-microbe interactions. Recent projects emphasize silicon’s functional role in enhancing plant resistance to pests and environmental stressors, particularly under climate change scenarios. Key themes include root-feeding herbivores, multi-trophic interactions, and ecosystem resilience.
Awards:
- Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2017-2021)
- Natural Environment Research Council CASE Award (2010-2014)
- Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council CASE Award (2007-2012)
Grants & Projects:
Recent projects include:
- "Silicon: a novel solution to reduce water use and pest damage in wheat" (2023-2027, Australian Research Council Linkage)
- "Improving plant resilience via silicon accumulation" (2023-2028, Horticulture Innovation Australia)
- "Functional role of silicon in plant biology" (2016–present)
Labs/Teams: His research is conducted within the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE), collaborating with experts like David Tissue and Markus Riegler.
