DoctorJules Freeman

Jules Freeman is a Senior Scientist in Forest Genetics in the School of Biological Sciences. His work spans genomics, quantitative genetics, and the genetic basis of trait variation with special interests in plant disease and drought tolerance. He has conducted research since 2001 in native and production forests. Much of Jules’ work has focussed on eucalypts. Recently, with Scion, he has focussed on conservation genetics and breeding approaches to reduce the impact of myrtle rust in New Zealand forests, radiata pine genomics and drought tolerance. Jules works with groups specialising in bringing together quantitative genetics and genomics, to aid tree improvement, and promote healthy native and production forests in the face of climate change.

Biography
Jules completed his PhD at UTAS in 2007. Post PhD Jules worked for over ten years in the Eucalypt Genetics Group at UTAS. including consultancy work for the Tasmanian Government, working at the French National Institute for Agronomic Research (INRA) and joint employment by the University of the Sunshine Coast from 2012-2014. Since 2018 Jules has worked with Scion (New Zealand) as an employee and contractor.

Career summary
Qualifications

PhD The Application of Molecular Markers to Eucalyptus globulus Tree Improvement University of Tasmania Australia 2007
BSc (1st Class Hons) Phylogeography of Eucalyptus globulus University of Tasmania Australia 2000