Associate Professor Lee Spitler, Head of Space Projects at Australian Astronomical Optics, Macquarie University, was last night named Space Scientist of the Year in the sixth annual Australian Space Awards 2025 at Illumina Sydney.
Macquarie University will lead a $2.2 million research project to develop Australia's pioneering natural weapon against Varroa destructor, the parasitic mite threatening honeybees and agricultural production nationwide.
Macquarie University scientists will lead a major research project to help protect Australia’s avocado industry from destructive pests and diseases, including anthracnose fungus, flower-attacking thrips and plant-damaging mirid bugs.