Dr. Pat Colusso
PhD, M.Agric&Env, B.Science
Research Officer-701757
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
Institute for Future Farming Systems
- p.colusso@cqu.edu.au
- ORCID: 0000-0002-9026-1276
- (07) 4930 9498
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Rockhampton North
361 - G25
About Me
Dr Pat Colusso is a research officer in the Agri-tech Education and Extension team at CQUniversity. Pat has a Bachelor of Science (Animal Science, WSU), Masters of Agriculture and Environment (USYD) and a PhD in precision livestock (Virtual fencing for grazing dairy cattle from USYD). Pat has worked in the industry, as a Vet pathologist and a biosecurity coordinator at Animal Health Australia and within academia as a researcher in precision livestock (Cattle). Pat’s main interests are in agri-tech tools that help monitor and improve animal health and welfare, biosecurity and working with industry, producers, students and teachers through education and extension roles. Pat brings her varied experience and knowledge in agriculture and precision livestock to the team, aiding in delivering of education and extension research projects designed to upskill teachers and the next-generation workforce.
General
Universities Studied At
2011 - 2014 Bachelor of Science (Animal Science), Western Sydney University
Sub Major: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Conservation Biology.
2016 - 2017 Masters of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Sydney
Major: Environmental Technologies.
2018 –2022 Doctor of Philosophy (Science), Livestock Behaviour and Welfare Group, The University of Sydney "Evaluating Virtual Fence Technology for Grazing Dairy Cows"
Universities Worked At
2017 - 2018 Research Technician within the Livestock Behaviour and Welfare Group at The University of Sydney
2018 - 2022 Casual Lecturer and Demonstrator at The University of Sydney
Previous teaching
2018 - 2022 Lecturer and Demonstrator at The University of Sydney
- Animal Behaviour and Welfare (ANSC3106),
- Concepts of Animal Management (AVBS1002)
- Professional skills 1A (VETS6102)
- Professional skills 1B (VETS6102)
- Intensive Animal Practice (VETS6312)
- Global Challenges: Food, Water and Climate (ENVI1003)
Recent Research Projects
Research Supervision
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 3003 Animal Production
Current Capacity
Current Supervision
Research Interests
Other agricultural, veterinary and food sciences - Other agricultural, veterinary and food sciences not elsewhere classified
Agricultural Spatial Analysis and Modelling, Farming Systems Research, Animal Production, Animal Management
Education Systems - Primary education
Education Systems - Professional education and training
Education Systems - Secondary Education
