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Stephen Burgess serves as an Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Biological Sciences, The University of Western Australia, contributing to plant-water relations research since 2017. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Murdoch University (1991-1995), followed by a PhD in Botany from UWA (1996-1999) focusing on woody plant root water uptake.
His research expertise centers on plant ecophysiology and sap flow dynamics, with significant contributions to ecohydrology methodology including the maximum heat ratio technique for bidirectional sap flow measurement. Key investigation areas span soil-plant water relations in phreatophytes, eucalypts, and tropical montane cloud forests, utilizing environmental sensor networks for high-resolution data acquisition. His fingerprint analysis reveals dominant activity in sap flow (100%), sweating (61%), and soil water (47%) research.
Recent publications (2016-2023) demonstrate consistent innovation in sap flow instrumentation and applications across diverse ecosystems, from Australian drylands to Atlantic rainforests. This work integrates field measurements with climate impact assessments, particularly examining functional trait adaptations in water-stressed environments.
Burgess has secured six major research grants including 'Wireless Sensor Networks for High Resolution Environmental Monitoring' (2005) and 'Residue Rehabilitation Studies' with Alcoa World Alumina Australia (2007-2009). His collaborative projects span international organizations like the International Atomic Energy Agency and World Agroforestry Centre, alongside industry partnerships with Australian Grape and Wine Authority for vineyard water management applications.
His research directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals in agriculture and environmental sustainability through advancements in water-use efficiency monitoring and dryland salinity management.
