Simon DIFFEY
Research interests
- Statistical genetics
- Stochastic processes
- Linear mixed models
- Statistical computing
Background
Simon Diffey joined NSW DPI as a biometrician in 2002. From 2002 to 2006 he provided biometrical support to NSW DPI researchers and the NSW Agricultural Genomics Centre.
In 2007 Simon commenced a full-time PhD through the Australian National University with the financial support of NSW DPI and GRDC. The purpose of his PhD is to find a more efficient method for identifying quantitative trait loc (QTL).
Qualifications
- B. Ec. – University of Sydney
- Grad. Dip. Econometrics – University of New England
- M. App. Stat. – Macquarie University
Current projects
PhD (Stochastic variants of the EM algorithm for fitting complex genetic models)
Recent Publications
Mann G, Diffey S, Allen H, Pumpa J, Nath Z, Morrell MK, Cullis B, and Smith A (2008) Comparison of small-scale and large-scale mixing characteristics: Correlations between small-scale and large-scale mixing and extensional characteristics of wheat flour dough. Journal of Cereal Science, 47, 90-100.
Stevens MH, Madge DG, James DG, Diffey S, Schiller LJ (2007) Ground cover management does not influence densities of key Iridomyrmex species (Hym., Formicidae) in Australian Citrus Groves. Journal of Applied Entomology, 131, 532–536.
Lemerle D, Verbeek B, Diffey S (2006) Influences of field pea (Pisum sativum) density on grain yield and competitiveness with annual ryegrass (Lolium rigidum) in south-eastern Australia. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 46, 1465–1472.
Fields of Research
010401 Applied Statistics
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