• BSc (1995) and PhD (2000) from UNSW Australia (Environmental Microbiology).

• 2001-2004 Research Associate CEH Oxford (RNA Stable Isotope Probing)

• 2005-2010 Senior Research Associate UNSW Australia (bioremediation)

• 2011-present Associate Professor UNSW Australia (biogas production)

• 2011-present Director Micronovo Pty Ltd