Two people planting a tree in a field, one scooping soil with a shovel

Our team

A problem no single discipline can solve.

Reliable environmental sensing requires more than a breakthrough in technology. It demands a deep understanding of the compounds being measured, the environment around the sensor, the electronics that capture the response, and the systems that translate data into decisions.

SensorC brings together electrochemists, soil scientists, engineers, systems experts, data specialists and commercialisation expertise. Our combined capability spans sensor design, analytical chemistry, soil biogeochemistry, data modelling, field validation and technology deployment.

We work with researchers, technology developers, industry specialists and land managers to ensure that the platform addresses real measurement problems.

Leadership team

CEO, Founder

Adjunct A. Professor Joanne Wisdom

Jo has a PhD in soil and plant science from the University of Western Australia and degrees in Anthropology, Agriculture and Digital Technologies. Her experience spans the triple helix of research, industry and government with a strong emphasis on impact pathways. Her portfolio of program management and design is in excess of EUR 200 million, most recently as WA operational Director of Australia's landmark AUD 5 billion (EUR 3.04 billion) Future Drought Fund.

Lead Chemist

Dr Matt Myers

Matt has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. in organic chemistry and materials science from Columbia University, covering nanomaterials, polymers, chemical sensors, chemical tracers and core flooding. He has developed technologies for the oil, gas and CCS industries and more recently focused on carbon dioxide capture based on solid sorbents, and soil organic carbon sensors. Matt has more than 100 academic publications and around 20 patents.

Lead Engineer

A. Professor Andrew Guzzomi

Founding Director of the Centre for Engineering Innovation: Agriculture & Ecological Restoration at UWA, the only centre of its kind in Australia. Andrew's focus is engineering innovation related to mechanical engineering solutions, ecological restoration and engineering education. He has been awarded West Australian Innovator of the Year, a Tall Poppy Award, and a 40Under40 Award.

The Team

SOIL SCIENTIST

Dr George Mercer

George is a soil biology and plant nutrition scientist, specialising in soil carbon and nutrient dynamics. His research bridges laboratory science and field applications to link microbial function with plant productivity. George applies his background in experimental science to translate sensor data into practical agronomic use cases that address real-world soil variability.

Electrical and Machine Learning Engineer

Dr Stuart Watt

Dr Stuart Watt is a physicist and software engineer with expertise in sensing, machine learning and control systems. A Research Fellow at UWA's Centre for Engineering Innovation, Stuart combines electronics, software and applied engineering to develop and integrate SensorC's sensing technology for practical field use.

Materials Chemist

Dr Praveen

Dr Praveen is a materials chemist specialising in hydrogels, polymers and nanomaterials. Praveen brings advanced materials expertise to the development of SensorC's electrochemical sensing technology, helping translate laboratory science into robust tools for real-time soil measurement.

Strategy, board & shareholders

Chair & Shareholder

George Peter Kailis

George is a Founding Director of the Sustainable Food Trust (UK) and founder of soil health company ERA. The Kailis family has a long history of successful large scale food businesses.

Shareholder & Strategy (EU)

Thomas Harttung

Thomas is an entrepreneur, farmer and Co-founder and Chair of Aarstiderne in Denmark since 1999. He is a major player in sustainable food production in the EU, with global connection.

Director & Shareholder

Gareth Hicks

Gareth is a highly experienced leader and strategy advisor. He is Co-founder of Foxglove Capital, which invests in companies in the carbon sequestration and decarbonisation industries.

Shareholder & Commercial Advisor

Matt Bungey

Matt is an ex-investment banker and Co-founder of Foxglove Capital, which invests in companies in the carbon sequestration and decarbonisation industries.

Director, CFO, Company Secretary

Steve Elliott

Steve is responsible for overseeing budgets, financial accounts and taxation, and provides expertise with taxation laws and guidance on financial governance. He is a Director and Senior Partner of Paragon Consultants.

Strategy

James Vaccaro

James is CEO of RePattern, supporting businesses in effective ecosystem innovation. He is a Senior Associate of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership, an Executive Director of the Climate Safe Lending Network, and a Senior Advisor to the Club of Rome Finance Impact Hub.

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