I am a passionate conservation biologist and broad research interest in understanding molecular, morphological diversity and evolution of gymnosperms and angiosperms, with a focus towards species conservation of cycads (Cycadales). The focus of my research is on using and developing new molecular DNA sequencing techniques to address questions relating to genetic diversity and species conservation of cycads (Cycadaceae and Zamiaceae) worldwide. I use a broad range of molecular techniques and approaches in conservation genomics, systematics, phylogenetics, and plant evolution to explain and unravel complex biological and ecological questions. My research addresses critical questions ranging from the genetic diversity and history of species to resolving genetic issues for conservation to help document and understand fundamental diversity in species.

I am currently a research fellow at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University where my research aims to design a new universal DNA marker set for all extant cycad lineages. With an aim to address conservation related questions, characterize genetic diversity within and among populations to understand species boundaries, detect hybridisation and develop forensic applications for tackling illegal trade of cycads.

Outside of my research I am the co-chair for the Global Conservation Consortium for Cycads, Australia and I am an active member of the IUCN SSC Cycad Specialist Group. I am also a keen science communicator and enjoy helping others to understand and better appreciate the natural world and the importance of species conservation. I have also worked as a freelance photographer, videographer and content created for online learning. This work to date has generally botanical and scientific in context and the work focuses on mostly botany, horticulture and training. My work includes a range of videos on floral structure, landscape surveying and horticulture from plant propagation, plant maintenance and soil care.

I have also worked on a range of videos for the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Flora of Nepal project for a botanical plant photographic training course. I have also carried out a range of promotional materials for both apprenticeships, degree and masters level courses. The other non-course related promotional video work was recorded for both the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Scotland, UK,  Montgomery Botanical Center, Miami FL, USA and Network Rail in Scotland.