Janet heads CSIRO AquaWatch Australia, which seeks to improve the management of our precious water resources using purpose- built space technology – and support growth across Australia’s high-tech space sector. Janet is an aquatic remote sensor who specialises in applying validated bio-optical models to advance water quality discrimination and enhance understanding of aquatic habitats. Janet assists with development and application of innovative and complex remote sensing methodologies for monitoring coastal habitats and inland water quality using hyperspectral and multispectral sensors and specialises in atmospheric radiative transfer and semi-analytical inversion models which is underpinned by substantial scientific, technical and logistical expertise in aquatic remote sensing calibration and validation. Janet additionally has demonstrated experience in engaging with First Nations communities through the Eye on Water project in addition to being Lead, First Nations Engagement.