Michael is a PhD student of the Department of Environment and Agriculture at Curtin University. He is currently studying seed development, dormancy and germination of intractable Rutaceae in Western Australia. Michael’s research interests include seed biology, ex situ propagation for conservation and environmental monitoring.

Michael completed a Master’s of Science at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia, where he studied the seed morphology, dormancy and germination of WA Ericaceae. His Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences is from Edith Cowan University.