Dr Paul Kristiansen (Associate Professor, Food Systems and Rural Development, University of New England) has expertise in rural development, horticultural science, bio-statistics, and R&D training. For almost 20 years, Paul has had a strong interest in livelihood transformations and adaptive capacity in the context of changes in climate, society, technology and agribusiness. He has supervised 80 post-graduates to completion, co-authored almost 90 journal articles and attracted funding worth almost $10 million.