Adair, Robyn J.   (1962 -  )

Born in 1962 in Victoria.

1974 - 1978
La Trobe University
Degree in Biological Sciences, Botany/Zoology/Geology, Microbiology.

1999 - 2003
University of Cape Town
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Thesis on on the biological control of Australian acacias in South Africa using Cecidomyiidae flies.

1999 - 2003
Research Scientist
South African Agricultural Research Centre.

2006 - 2012
Weed Sciences, Research Leader
Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries.

2011 -
Adjunct Associate Professor
La Trobe University

2011 -
Director
Australis Biological

Australis Biological provides specialised ecological services in native vegetation management, restoration, planning and protection. The use of biological control for weed management, and development of monitoring and evaluation techniques to track change in asset condition are areas of primary interest.

He is highly experienced in the use of pesticides and fire for invasive plant management, and has a strong interest in flora and fauna survey methodology and asset condition monitoring. He has worked extensively overseas on a range of invasive species programs including work in South Africa, France and New Zealand.

Robin contributes to national and state working groups such as the Victorian Blackberry Task Force, Invasive Species Council, and regional conservation networks.

Source: Extracted from:
https://www.australisbiological.com.au/about-us/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-adair-051a327a/?originalSubdomain=au
Portrait Photo: LinkedIn.

Collecting localities for 'Adair, R.J.' from AVH (2025)

Data from 1,294 specimens