School of Agriculture and Environment staff

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Dr Javier Roca Fraga MSc, PGDipSc, PhD

STREAM Site Developer Tutor

School of Agriculture and Environment

Javier completed his PhD in 2017 and is currently the Senior Research Data Manager for the Whenua Haumanu programme. His role involves developing and implementing systems, procedures, and policies for efficient data management, as well as providing support and guidance to colleagues and students on data-related tasks. He is particularly interested in using meta-analytic tools for research synthesis, which allows for comprehensive and robust analyses of combined study data, driving more informed and impactful research outcomes.

Professional

Qualifications

  • Master of Science with Distinction - Massey University (2013)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Science with Distinction in Animal Science - Massey University (2013)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2017)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Meta-analysis

Animal production

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000): Animal Growth and Development (070202): Animal Nutrition (070204): Animal Production (070200): Crop and Pasture Production (070300)

Keywords

Meta-analysis

Teaching and Supervision

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Pabodi Wijenayakage - Doctor of Philosophy
    Evaluation of aspects of plant root growth and physiology from diverse and conventional pastures, and effects of regenerative management.
  • Ihtisham Haq - Doctor of Philosophy
    Evaluation of aspects of production, composition, and quality of diverse herbage mixes, and effects of regenerative pasture management.