ProfessorLambert Brau

Prof Lambert Brau is the Deputy Dean, Faculty of Science, Engineering and
Built Environment he has previously held the position of Deputy Head of
School, School of Life and Environmental Sciences and Associate Head of School
(Development and International)
His research focusses on soil health, sustainable agriculture and agro-
ecology. He works on the physiological, genetic and biochemical basis of
plant-microbe interactions and the application of beneficial microbes to
enhance crop production in Australian agricultural systems to decrease
dependence on chemical fertilizer inputs. Internationally, he works on
integrated soil fertility management practices by smallholder farmers to
increase yields and farm profitability. With a strong focus on impact, he
links with key industries and funding bodies to address critical productivity,
environmental and sustainability challenges faced nationally (Grains Research
Development Corporation, National Landcare Programme and Melbourne Water
Authority) and internationally (ACIAR - Australian Centre for International
Agricultural Research, Crawford Fund, CIAT - Centre for International Tropical
Agriculture), CATAS (Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences), CIRAD
(French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development).