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Biographical Details
Professor David Lamb is a physicist and has worked in precision agriculture for more than 30 years. In this time, he has co-designed and/or led more than 100 R&D projects and initiatives and championed the concept of smart farming.
He led the launch of Australia’s first SMART Farm at the University of New England and, more recently, the Global Digital Farm at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
A passionate advocate for rural and regional connectivity, and STEM-led innovations in farming, David has completed numerous reviews of telecommunications challenges and opportunities for Australian agriculture. He is also an advisor on many agricultural sector-specific technical innovation groups and communities of interest.
David currently serves as Australian representative for the International Society for Precision Agriculture. In 2016 he received the McClymont Distinguished Professorship (Research) at UNE in recognition of his ongoing service to agriculture innovation and research leadership, and in 2022 the Pierre C. Robert Award from the International Society of Precision Agriculture for his contribution to precision agriculture science and technology.
In addition to his role as Chief Scientist at Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre, where he oversees a ~$400M R&D portfolio, he holds adjunct and visiting Professor appointments at University of New England and Charles Sturt University.
Education/Academic qualification
Physics, Doctorate, Optical Studies of Positive Coronas in Atmospheric Air
1 Jan 1988 → 30 Apr 2022
Award Date: 22 Apr 1992
Physics, Honours, Laser Interferometry of SF6 Discharges
1 Jan 1987 → 12 Dec 1987
Award Date: 22 Jun 1988
Physics, Bachelor
1 Jan 1984 → 12 Dec 1986
Award Date: 22 Apr 1987
External positions
Chief Scientist and Deputy CEO, Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre Ltd.
7 Jan 2018 → …
Research Interests
- Precision Agriculture
- Agricultural Technology
- Atmospheric Plasma Physics
Approved to Supervise
- Approved PhD/HDR supervisor
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Developing a reference method for indirect measurement of pasture evapotranspiration at sub-meter spatial resolution
Alam, M. S., Lamb, D. W., Rahman, M. M. & Randall, M., 31 Dec 2024, In: Smart Agricultural Technology. 9, p. 1-7 100567.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Characterisation of Banana Plant Growth Using High-Spatiotemporal-Resolution Multispectral UAV Imagery
Aeberli, A., Phinn, S., Johansen, K., Robson, A. & Lamb, D. W., 1 Feb 2023, In: Remote Sensing. 15, 3, p. 1-24 679.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access33 Citations (Scopus) -
A Comparison of Analytical Approaches for the Spectral Discrimination and Characterisation of Mite Infestations on Banana Plants
Aeberli, A., Robson, A., Phinn, S., Lamb, D. W. & Johansen, K., 31 Dec 2022, In: Remote Sensing. 14, 21, p. 1-18 5467.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
10 Citations (Scopus) -
Airborne LiDAR and high resolution multispectral data integration in Eucalyptus tree species mapping in an Australian farmscape
Verma, N. K., Lamb, D. W. & Sinha, P., 2022, In: Geocarto International. 37, 1, p. 70-90Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
9 Citations (Scopus) -
A Canopy Transpiration Model Based on Scaling Up Stomatal Conductance and Radiation Interception as Affected by Leaf Area Index
Alam, M. S., Lamb, D. W. & Warwick, N. W. M., 20 Jan 2021, In: Water. 13, 3, p. 1-13 252.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access27 Citations (Scopus)
Projects
- 16 Finished
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Development of the strategic partnership: UNE SMART Farms connect
Kahn, L. (UNE Lead Investigator), Hergenhan, R. (Co-Investigator), Lamb, D. (Co-Investigator), Thomson, L. (Co-Investigator) & Angus, L. (Partner Investigator)
8/01/18 → 20/05/18
Project: Grant
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Integrating spatial technologies in a mixed farming system to increase production efficiency of crop grazing
Lamb, D. (UNE Lead Investigator) & Barwick, J. (Co-Investigator)
1/03/17 → 30/06/18
Project: Grant
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SMARTfarm Learning Hub: Next Generation Technologies for Agricultural Education
Gregory, S. (UNE Lead Investigator), Barwick, J. (Co-Investigator), Cosby, A. (Co-Investigator), Cowley, F. (Co-Investigator), Flavel, R. (Co-Investigator), Lamb, D. (Co-Investigator), Swain, D. (Co-Investigator), Tscharke, M. (Co-Investigator), Whannell, R. (Co-Investigator), Acuna, T. (Partner Investigator), Bailey, D. (Partner Investigator), Cullen, B. (Partner Investigator), Fasso, W. (Partner Investigator), Hardie, M. (Partner Investigator), Ingram, L. (Partner Investigator), Jensen, T. (Partner Investigator), Mohammed, C. (Partner Investigator), Nettle, R. (Partner Investigator), Rawnsley, R. (Partner Investigator) & Whelan, B. (Partner Investigator)
1/01/17 → 1/04/18
Project: Grant
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Enhancing the profitability and productivity of livestock farming through virtual herding technology
Cowley, F. (UNE Lead Investigator), Lamb, D. (Co-Investigator), Marini, D. (Co-Investigator) & Welch, M. (Co-Investigator)
1/07/16 → 27/11/20
Project: Grant
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Multi-scale Monitoring Tools for Managing Australian Tree Crops - Industry Meets Innovation
Robson, A. (UNE Lead Investigator), Kerry, K. (Co-Investigator), Lamb, D. (Co-Investigator), Phinn, S. (Co-Investigator), Sukkarieh, S. (Co-Investigator) & Whelan, B. (Co-Investigator)
26/08/15 → 16/05/19
Project: Grant