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Dist. Prof. David Tissue

David Tissue, Research Lead for Program 2 – Advanced Protected cropping systems – within the Future Food Systems CRC, is a Distinguished Professor at Western Sydney University’s Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE). Here, he holds multiple roles, including as Scientific Research Director for the National Vegetable Protected Cropping Centre (NVPCC); Discipline Leader for Agriculture and Food Science; and Research Leader for Rainout Shelters at Hawkesbury Forest Experiment.

Since relocating from the United States of America in 2007, he has been the recipient of several grants from the prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC). Dist. Prof. Tissue has a long history of constructive collaboration with the agriculture and forestry industries in the United States and Australia, providing industry-relevant research and innovations and linking with end-user groups for immediate uptake.

Dist. Professor Tissue is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Royal Botanic Garden and Trust (Sydney); part of the leadership team at the Global Centre for Land-based Innovation (GCLBI), where he heads up the Industry and Training Program; and serves as editor or part of the editorial board of five peer-reviewed journals.

Dist. Prof. David Tissue

Hear Dist. Prof. Tissue talk about the ongoing trials of new retrofit films that aim to reduce heat and boost growth and yield in glasshouse-grown crops, involving Western Sydney University scientists, Hort Innovation, various industry partners and FFS.

Meet David Tissue: crop science expert

In a career spanning decades, continents and planets, Distinguished Professor David Tissue has maintained a thirst for exploration and a desire to help crops thrive, even in the most hostile environments.

China welcomes Future Food Systems’ ‘Future farming’ Program Lead

Distinguished Professor David Tissue’s recent trip included visits to former students and leading research institutions, a gigantic flux tower tour and some memorable dinners.

WSU a founding partner in new, collaborative NSW Public Policy Institute

Dist. Prof. David Tissue, CRC Program 2 Lead has been appointed to the role of Research Grant Stream Lead within the new James Martin Institute for Public Policy, which brings policymakers and interdisciplinary academic teams together to address complex societal issues.

For Food’s Sake Summit tours: SIFT opening and Melville Park farm

Guests who joined our recent day tours of the new SIFT facility at FIPWA and Melville Park farm glimpsed the collaborative future of food innovation and value-adding in WA

Collaborating for the future of food

Representatives spanning Australia’s agrifood, research and governmental sectors are set to converge on Western Australia this week for Future Food Systems’ pinnacle event, For Food’s Sake.

Md Hasan Sofiur Rahman

Md Hasan Sofiur Rahman is a dedicated PhD student at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University, under the guidance of Distinguished Professor David Tissue. His CRC research project, titled “Establishing a National Hub for Smart Greenhouse Technology – Energy Saving Films,” is driven by his passion for […]

Hasan Uz Zaman Raihan

Hasan Uz Zaman Raihan is a PhD student at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University, under the supervision of Distinguished Professor David Tissue. He is currently engaged in the FFS research project titled “Establishing a National Hub for Smart Greenhouse Technology – Energy Saving Films”. Hasan completed […]