Dr Jaime Manning is a senior lecturer and dedicated researcher at CQUniversity Australia, whose driving force lies in undertaking research projects that generate positive change in the agricultural and education sectors, particularly as the industry undergoes a period of digital transformation. She holds a Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience (First Class Honours) after completing an honours project researching the use of GPS technology to detect the predation of sheep, and a PhD in Precision Livestock Technologies from The University of Sydney, Australia.

Jaime has obtained over $5.5 million in external research funding over the past 5 years, and made substantial, national contributions by highlighting real-world agricultural challenges and advancements through research projects in the Agri-Tech Education and Extension team. This team of researchers and practitioners from develop innovative programs to increase the skills and knowledge of the current and next generation agricultural workforce in agri-tech tools and systems. She is a previous Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellow (2018-2022), and possesses the knowledge, experience and skills to lead projects with commercial outcomes. Her areas of expertise include livestock behaviour, animal tracking and production, on-animal sensors, new and emerging on/off animal technologies, AgTech, primary, secondary and tertiary education, workforce development and extension. 

Jaime has a thorough understanding of the entire educational continuum, from primary to secondary school students, to adults in tertiary education or workforce development. With an unwavering passion for agriculture and a strong commitment to driving positive change, she exemplifies expertise, leadership, and translation of outcomes.