About Adam Dimech

Head and shoulders portrait photograph of Adam Dimech

Professional

Dr. Adam Dimech works as a government research scientist within Agriculture Victoria at the Department of Energy, Environment & Climate Action (DEECA). He is based at the Centre for AgriBiosciences (AgriBio) on the grounds of La Trobe University in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

The AgriBio building illuminated at night, reflected in a pond — The Centre for AgriBiosciences at La Trobe Univerity, pictured at dusk.

Dr. Dimech currently manages Agriculture Victoria's two multimillion-dollar plant phenotyping facilities, where he co-ordinates research across two sites. Adam conducts research using a LemnaTec Scanalyser 3D phenomics platform which uses imager to measure plant growth and other important traits. Adam combines his skills in plant physiology, morphology, horticulture, photography and coding to contribute to this exciting new frontier in plant sciences research.

Wheat growing in a glassshouse on an automated phenomics platform that utilises modern robotics to irrigate the plants and measure growth.

Dr. Dimech was awarded a PhD in Horticultural Science from the University of Melbourne in 2007. Previous to that, he graduated with an Honours degree in Horticultural Science from Burnley College.

Dr. Dimech is fascinated by plant physiology and thoroughly enjoys working with plants. A list of his research publications is available.

Personal

Dr. Adam Dimech lives in Melbourne, Australia. Interests include gardening, photography, reading and local history. Adam is a member of the Heidelberg Historical Society.

Contacts

Dr. Adam Dimech can be contacted via the Contact Form. Adam doesn't use social media often, but also be found on Flickr and LinkedIn.