Prof. Scott Cummins was awarded his PhD from Deakin University in Molecular Biology, then undertook postdoctoral research at The University of Texas Medical Branch and The University of Queensland. In 2012, Scott established the UniSC Molecular Communication group. He is currently a professor in Molecular Biology at the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Theme Leader of the Aquaculture Biotechnology, Centre for Bioinnovation. His research interests are focused on the molecular basis for chemical communication in various experimental organisms, with applications in the fields of ecology, aquaculture, and health.