Getting to Know Us

Leading the Agricultural & Environmental industries with sustainable solutions.

Bioscience offers a comprehensive range of environmental, geotechnical, and hydrological services. We pride ourselves on providing environmentally sound solutions to your business, whether it is property development in Perth or farming in the Wheat Belt.

Our philosophy is to use a multidisciplinary approach to develop comprehensive management services that are both cost-effective and environmentally responsible.

Years of experience have taught us that profitability and sustainability are not mutually exclusive – rather they go hand-in-hand.

Bioscience has a strong research background, driven by the need to develop innovative products and services.

Since 1992

With over 25 years in business, and a team of hand-picked experts, you are in the most capable hands.

The company’s origins were in providing specialist analytical and technical services and advice to the Horticulture and Agriculture industries. We have undertaken research and development in crop nutrition, pest and disease control, composting and soil microbial ecology.

Our continued research and team have enabled us to become the leading horticultural consultancy in the state.

Why Choose Us

25+ Years of Experience

We have built an intimate understanding of Western Australia’s diverse environments.

Fully Equipped Laboratory

Our modern lab is equipped to provide cutting edge analysis of your environmental samples.

Expert Staff

The staff at Bioscience are passionate about the environment and highly educated.

Meet the team

Our Experts

Peter Keating

Peter Keating

Managing Director

Peter Keating has over 35 years practical experience in commercial science, starting and managing agricultural biotechnology and environmental businesses, working in a range of disciplines, from biochemistry and molecular biology, soil science, water science, plant nutrition and plant pathology.

He started his first business before completing his Ph.D. in Biochemistry at UWA, and has attracted talented and qualified scientists and engineers to work with him on challenging, multi-disciplinary research and services ever since. He has supervised post-graduate student research throughout his career.

With extensive knowledge and experience of Western Australia’s flora and fauna, waterbodies and aquifers, soils and geology, as well as the regulatory framework, Peter is widely recognised as the state’s leading consultant across the environmental, horticulture and agriculture space.

Falko Mathes

Falko Mathes

Environmental Microbiologist

Falko studied biology at the Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg (Germany) before completing his PhD in marine microbiology at Cardiff University (UK). During his post-doctoral research at UWA (Perth, Australia), Falko investigated soil-plant-microbe interactions in semi-arid agricultural soils and developed his expertise in molecular ecology. At Bioscience, Falko runs the DNA lab applying his skills and experience to both internal and external R&D projects as well as plant pathology.

Didier Alanoix

Didier Alanoix

Environmental Scientist - Hydrologist

Didier holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biochemistry from University of Reunion Island and a Master in Natural Resources Management from Edith Cowan University. Didier has more than 4 years practical experience in soil and groundwater investigations and reporting for urban and industrial developments.  His scope of work includes (but are not limited to) DA applications, groundwater licensing, ASS investigations, dynamic modelling of urban stormwater systems, and the conception of finite difference groundwater flow models for aquifer simulation.

 

Simon Main

Simon Main

Research Assistant

Simon holds a Bachelor of Science in Botany and Genetics from the University of Western Australia. He completed his honours in Botany isolating RNA signalling molecules in plants. Simon has over 10 years of experience in commercial laboratories including mineral analysis, soil testing and asbestos monitoring. At Bioscience his role includes field trials, field sampling, laboratory analytical work and assisting with research and development.

Mekhala Vithana

Mekhala Vithana

Analytical Scientist

Mekhala holds a cross-disciplinary PhD in Food Science and Postharvest Horticulture from Curtin University, Perth. Previously, she completed her Masters in Crop Science and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours) degrees at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Mekhala has over ten years of research experience in food and agriculture sectors and over five years of experience in analysing plant, soil, food and water samples. At Bioscience her role involves in assisting and further developing the company capacity in analytical and research services related to agriculture and horticulture.