Educational details

1988-1991 Massey University; earned Bachelor of Horticultural Technology degree (Hons) 
1992-1996 Massey University; earned Ph.D. in Horticultural Science (Hydroponic Vegetable Production); my Ph.D. thesis covered many aspects of hydroponic tomato production including fruit quality, the single truss system of production, and seasonal variations in yield.
1995-1997 Commercial hydroponic lettuce grower
1997- Scientific Director of SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants