Fatemeh Ahmadi is a seasoned researcher in soil science and plant nutrition, currently affiliated with the University of Western Australia. Her academic journey began with the successful completion of her PhD at Urmia University's School of Agriculture in Iran. Following the attainment of her doctoral degree, she independently served as a research assistant for a commendable two-year period. In 2019, Dr. Ahmadi furthered her expertise by undertaking specialised training in the fields of soil salinity stress and medicinal plant growth. Her commitment to advancing knowledge in her field is evident through her subsequent roles, where she served as an assistant professor and successfully completed a research fellowship in 2022. Having recently relocated to Perth in 2022, Dr. Ahmadi joined the School of Agriculture and Environment at the University of Western Australia, contributing to her continuous professional development through specialised training in Australia. Her diverse skill set spans various industries, including but not limited to plant science, soil salinity, biochemistry, environmental stress, climate change, plants' mechanisms to cope with stress, and the food industry. Dr. Ahmadi is well-equipped to provide comprehensive agricultural and environmental services, drawing from her extensive experience and dedication to advancing the understanding of critical scientific domains.
Maximilian Lackner is a technical chemist and process engineer. He has been a lecturer at the Vienna University of Technology (VUT) since 2005, at JKU (Linz, Austria) since 2014, and at the University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien since 2015. He studied technical chemistry at VUT, where he also earned his PhD degree and completed his habilitation in chemical engineering. He obtained a Global Executive MBA from LIMAK University in Linz, Austria. Between 2004 and 2011, he held several senior positions in the petrochemical industry in Europe and Asia. He has founded five companies. His expertise spans process engineering, chemical engineering, combustion, climate change mitigation, with a focus on gas fermentation and bioplastics (PHA, PHB).
