Mr Saba Sinai
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons I), Master of International Public HealthLecturer - Agriculture
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
Building 1, Level 1
Saba is a Lecturer in Agriculture, based at CQUniversity's Emerald campus. He coordinates and teaches into a number of Bachelor of Agriculture units that deal with a diverse range of subject matter, including animal health and welfare, parasitology, social licence to operate, agricultural development, agricultural extension and sustainability. Saba's research interests include disaster resilience in agriculture, international agricultural development, animal parasitology, agricultural education and the role of agriculture in foreign policy, peace and security. Saba is also a fellow at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's Northern Australia Strategic Policy Centre where he examines the role of agriculture in advancing prosperity and security across northern Australia and the region’s role in fostering a more secure world.
Universities Studied At
The University of Queensland (UQ) - Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons I)
The University of Sydney (USYD) - Master of International Public Health
Universities Worked At
The University of Queensland (UQ)
Media Citations
John Deere tractor hack reveals food supply vulnerable to cyber attacks (ABC): https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-08-24/tractor-hack-reveals-food-supply-vulnerable/101360062
CQ citizen science project ticks all the boxes (The Morning Bulletin)
Biosecurity alert issued for tick disease fatal to dogs (Daily Mercury)
CQUniversity projects receive $55,000 in grants (Bundaberg Now)
Professional Memberships
The Australian Society for Parasitology (ASP)
Australian Institute of International Affairs
Industry Reports
‘Deep roots’: agriculture, national security and nation-building in northern Australia: https://ad-aspi.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/2022-08/Deep%20roots.pdf?VersionId=ZmblJKOY3fUSi9LgGRdUj4jZEWt.E8uj
Mitigating gender-based violence risk in international agricultural research (SSS/2022/116)
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 1: Aust Competitive Grant)
Funding Scheme: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
Total Funding: $250,000.00
How to attract and retain young people on cotton farms (CQU2301)
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 1: Aust Competitive Grant)
Funding Scheme: CRDC 2223EOI0340 How to attract and retain young people on cotton farms
Total Funding: $239,969.00
Opportunities for greater diversity in the cotton workforce (CQU2302)
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 1: Aust Competitive Grant)
Funding Scheme: CRDC 2223EOI0341 Scoping study - What are the opportunities for greater diversity in the cotton workforce?
Total Funding: $79,964.00
Parasites in the Wild
Grant: Competitive Grant (Category 2: Other Public Sector)
Funding Scheme: Queensland Citizen Science Grants
Total Funding: $26,134.00
Animal Production - Animal Protection (Pests and Pathogens)
Applied Economics - Economic Development and Growth
International Agricultural Development
Education Systems - Continuing and Community Education
Agricultural Education and Extension; and Science Communication
Political Science - International Relations
The Role of Agriculture in Foreign Policy
