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Associate Professor
Caroline Hauxwell
Faculty of Science,
School of Biology & Environmental Science
Biography
Research Areas: Microorganisms in food production. Our group conducts original research in the biology, ecology and commercial use of microorganisms in agriculture. Current projects include:- Development, production and formulation of commercial biopesticides and inocula
- The diversity and ecology of microbes in the insect and rhizospheric microbiome
- Mathematical models of invertebrate pathogen dynamics
- The application of pathogens in insecticide resistance management
We collaborate with commercial partners and agricultural industries to develop and use biopesticides and plant inocula in integrated pest management strategies. Recent work has had a significant impact in reducing the use of chemical insecticides in partnership with commercial companies, with international registration of new biopesticides and establishment of a successful new manufacturing company.
- ORCID ID: 0000-0002-1681-9657
- ePrints: http://eprints.qut.edu.au/view/person/Hauxwell,_Caroline.html
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=8zXnXVAAAAAJ&hl=en
Personal details
Positions
- Associate Professor
Faculty of Science,
School of Biology & Environmental Science
Keywords
Agricultural biotechnology, Baculovirus, Biopesticides, Crop protection, Entomopathogenic fungi, Food security, Integrated pest management, Invertebrate pathology, Microbial ecology, Microbiome
Research field
Microbiology, Agricultural biotechnology, Ecology
Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2020
Qualifications
- PhD (Imperial College, London)
- BA (University of Oxford)
Experience
Summary
Project leader with 25 years’ experience in leading successful research in agriculture, tropical forestry & integrated pest management in Africa, Central America, S.E. Asia, the Caribbean and Pacific.
Specialities
- Team leadership, program & project management, facilitation, and planning.
- Research & development in agriculture, tropical forestry & integrated pest management.
- Development, use & registration of microbial biopesticides.
Experience
Associate Professor
Queensland University of Technology
2011 – Present
Research Areas: Sustainable food production and microbial ecology. The Invertebrate Microbiology group conducts original research in the biology, ecology and commercial applications of microorganisms in sustainable food production. Current projects include: - The diversity and ecology of microbes in the insect microbiome - Mathematical models of pathogen dynamics and their role in evolution - Development, production and formulation of new biopesticides for the grains industry (funded by GRDC) We collaborate with leading Australian and international researchers, and work with commercial partners and agricultural industries to develop and use biopesticides in integrated pest management strategies.
Associate Professor
Charles Sturt University
2010 – 2011
Research on pest management strategies and commercial development and registration of biopesticides.
Principal Scientist
Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries
1999 – 2010
Team leader in development of biopesticides and their integration into farming systems, resulting in registration and commercial production of three new baculovirus products, and proof of concept for fungal pathogens to control sucking pests (aphids, mirids, whitefly). I developed new adjuvants for microbial insecticides (registered in 2010). I led research on pathogens for control of diamondback moth, thrips, Rutherglen bug, pentatomids, mango and sweet potato weevils, and painted apple moth (a pest incursion in New Zealand). I advised on production and quality control systems for a new company producing microbial insecticides. I led strategic and project planning for government and researchers in Australia and Vietnam and developed and led the diagnostics program for the CRC for Plant Biosecurity. With the Queensland Government International Collaborations Unit I helped to develop a government funding program for collaborative research with India and China.
Post-doctoral Researcher
Edinburgh University
1996 – 1999
Led international research in pest management and silviculture in tropical hardwood plantations in Sri Lanka and developed guidelines for mahogany plantation establishment and management. Involved extended in-country work in Sri Lanka, for the UK Department of International Development (DFID, formerly ODA).
Post-doctoral Researcher
Oxford University
1994 – 1996
Led original research on pest management and silviculture in tropical hardwood plantations. Involved extensive work in Ghana, Costa Rica, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Solomon Islands for the UK DFID.
Scientific Officer
Natural Environment Research Council
1989 – 1994
Conducted original research on risk assessment and pathology of genetically modified (GM) baculoviruses in insects under a European Union Framework project. Conducted original research on molecular and biological characterisation of baculoviruses and the host range and cross infection patterns of new viral isolates of insect pests.
Research Assistant
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon
1988 – 1989
Conducted original research and extension on insect pathology and microbial control in integrated pest management in cotton and food crops, including identification of new microbial control agents.
Consultant Entomologist
Novo Industria/s
March 1987 – December 1988 (1 year 10 months) Quality control for Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt).
Publications
- Noune, C. & Hauxwell, C. (2016). Comparative analysis of HaSNPV-AC53 and derived strains. Viruses, 8(11), 1–18. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/101229
- Noune, C. & Hauxwell, C. (2016). Complete genome sequences of seven helicoverpa armigera SNPV-AC53-derived strains. Genome Announcements, 4(3), 1–2. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/95510
- Noune, C. & Hauxwell, C. (2015). Complete genome sequences of Helicoverpa armigera single nucleopolyhedrovirus strains AC53 and H25EA1 from Australia. Genome Announcements, 3(5), 1–2. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/87762
- Markwick, N., Glare, T., Hauxwell, C., Li, Z., Poulton, J., Ward, J., Young, V. & Ward, V. (2010). The infectivity and host range of Orgyia anartoides nucleopolyhedrovirus. Journal of Applied Entomology, 134(1), 61–71. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/76176
- Buerger, P., Hauxwell, C. & Murray, D. (2007). Nucleopolyhedrovirus introduction in Australia. Virologica Sinica, 22(2), 173–179. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/76178
- Floyd, R., Hauxwell, C., Griffiths, M., Horak, M., Sands, D., Speight, M., Watt, A. & Wylie, F. (2003). Taxonomy, ecology, and control of Hypsipyla shoot borers of Meliaceae. In AE. Lugo, M. Alayon & JC. Figueroa Colon (Eds.), Big-leaf mahogany: genetics, ecology, and management [Ecological Studies, Volume 159] (pp. 381–394). Springer. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/76181
QUT ePrints
For more publications by Caroline, explore their research in QUT ePrints (our digital repository).
Selected research projects
- Title
- New technology for stored grain pest management
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- QUT00005
- Start year
- 2012
- Keywords
- Biocontrol; Food-Security; Grains; Insecticide-Resistance; Microbiology
- Title
- A new biopesticide for Diamondback Moth management in canola
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- QUT00004
- Start year
- 2012
- Keywords
- Biotechnology; Ecology; International; Modeling; Pests
Projects listed above are funded by Australian Competitive Grants. Projects funded from other sources are not listed due to confidentiality agreements.