The Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP) brings together Australia’s leading experts to help the Great Barrier Reef resist, adapt to, and recover from the impacts of climate change. An initial $150 million will be invested in this Research and Development phase, following the government’s endorsement of a two-year feasibility study led by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) into a range of science-based interventions. A consortium consisting of AIMS, CSIRO… Show more The Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP) brings together Australia’s leading experts to help the Great Barrier Reef resist, adapt to, and recover from the impacts of climate change. An initial $150 million will be invested in this Research and Development phase, following the government’s endorsement of a two-year feasibility study led by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) into a range of science-based interventions. A consortium consisting of AIMS, CSIRO, University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, James Cook University, Southern Cross University and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation will work closely with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to research promising interventions, including:• Examining ways to collect and freeze coral larvae for use in year-round coral seeding• seeding reefs with corals that are more resilient to heat to help coral reefs to evolve and adapt to the changing environment• developing technologies that increase the survival rate of coral larvae and that can produce and deploy large quantities of more resilient coral larvae• an ambitious concept to shade and cool large areas of reef at risk of bleaching by spraying microscopic saltwater droplets into clouds to make them more reflective of sunlight• investigating methods to physically stabilise damaged reefs, after cyclone and bleaching events, to facilitate faster recovery. Show less

During the International Year of the Reef in 2018, the Australian Government announced the largest ever single investment in Reef protection. This includes a $443.3 million 6-year partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, aimed at sparking new and innovative responses from, and collaborations with, private investors and philanthropists.Innovation and collaboration are at the centre of the Foundation’s Investment Strategy and 2019-2020 Annual Work Plan, describing an integrated… Show more During the International Year of the Reef in 2018, the Australian Government announced the largest ever single investment in Reef protection. This includes a $443.3 million 6-year partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, aimed at sparking new and innovative responses from, and collaborations with, private investors and philanthropists.Innovation and collaboration are at the centre of the Foundation’s Investment Strategy and 2019-2020 Annual Work Plan, describing an integrated investment program to tackle a range of issues including Crown-of-thorns Starfish, Water Quality, Monitoring, Coral Reef Restoration, and Community and Traditional Owner Reef Protection initiatives. This plan is a group effort and the result of consultation with over 100 Australian and international experts. Show less

We provide independent strategic advice and executive management of large multidisciplinary programs in R&D, Water and Environmental Sciences, with the following areas of expertise: - R&D, Strategic Planning, Innovation and Commercialisation - Monitoring, Protection and Restoration of the Great Barrier Reef - Water Treatment, Water Quality Management and Regulation - Strategic Asset Management and Investment Planning

eReefs is a $35 million collaborative project that combines government commitment to Reef protection, world-class science innovation and contributions from leading Australian businesses. Focused on the protection and preservation of the iconic Great Barrier Reef, it forms the first step in building comprehensive coastal information systems for Australia. Using the latest technologies to collate data, and new and integrated modelling, eReefs produces powerful visualisation, communication… Show more eReefs is a $35 million collaborative project that combines government commitment to Reef protection, world-class science innovation and contributions from leading Australian businesses. Focused on the protection and preservation of the iconic Great Barrier Reef, it forms the first step in building comprehensive coastal information systems for Australia. Using the latest technologies to collate data, and new and integrated modelling, eReefs produces powerful visualisation, communication and reporting tools. It provides for the Reef information akin to that provided by the Bureau of Meteorology for weather. This information can benefit Government agencies, Reef managers, policy makers, researchers, industry and local communities.Australian Museum Eureka Prize 2018 - Excellence in Interdisciplinary Science - Finalist Show less

Project over two stages (Jul2013-Jul2014 and Oct2016-May2019). For the Queensland Department of Energy and Water Supply, procurement and management of Engineering Due Diligence (~$1.5 million) during the two business stages of transfer to local management arrangements (business proposals and formal transfer). Included a review of asset condition and establishment of a 30-year capital expenditure profile for eight channel irrigation schemes. Key achievements include:• Successful on-site… Show more Project over two stages (Jul2013-Jul2014 and Oct2016-May2019). For the Queensland Department of Energy and Water Supply, procurement and management of Engineering Due Diligence (~$1.5 million) during the two business stages of transfer to local management arrangements (business proposals and formal transfer). Included a review of asset condition and establishment of a 30-year capital expenditure profile for eight channel irrigation schemes. Key achievements include:• Successful on-site engagement with local irrigators and SunWater personnel in a politically sensitive environment leading to wide ranging support for the process and outcomes• Development of a tailored asset expenditure forecast modelling strategy aligned with overarching project objectives• Successful strategic engagement with multiple QLD Government departments at the senior executive level and briefings at Director General level. Show less

The lack of a consistent approach to validating treatment technologies against the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling has made existing recycled water scheme validation slow, complex and costly due to differences regarding the validation required to gain regulatory approval across jurisdictions. This project delivered a model for a national framework for validating treatment technologies, alongside key research outcomes and new peer-reviewed and nationally endorsed validation protocols… Show more The lack of a consistent approach to validating treatment technologies against the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling has made existing recycled water scheme validation slow, complex and costly due to differences regarding the validation required to gain regulatory approval across jurisdictions. This project delivered a model for a national framework for validating treatment technologies, alongside key research outcomes and new peer-reviewed and nationally endorsed validation protocols. Originally referred to as NatVal, this framework is now branded as WaterVal and is hosted by Water Research Australia. Stage 1 of the National Validation (NatVal) project had two core outcomes:- Creation of the Protocol Development Group (PDG) with responsibility for developing nationally accepted guidelines for validating water recycling technologies (NatVal 2.1)- Identification of knowledge gaps that act as barriers to a national validation framework, resulting in a research program to addressing these gaps and develop associated validation protocols (NatVal 2.2).In stage 2, the NatVal 2.2 research program comprised five sub-projects on:SP1—Membrane bioreactorsSP2—Reverse osmosis membranesSP3—Biological systems (activated sludge treatment)SP4—Multiple barriers (integrated systems)SP5—Pathogen testing methodsStage 3 (under Australian WaterSecure Innovations Pty Ltd) focused on 1) the peer-review, national endorsement and publications of validation protocols (available at link below) and 2) the development of a business model, contractual and risk framework for the implementation of WaterVal. International engagement was conducted primarily with the US-based Water Research Foundation and regulators in California, where Australian validation protocols are now being recommended. Show less

Advisory services in relation to the best-practice management of treated Coal Seam Gas Water. In April 2013, Veolia was awarded a 20-year contract to operate and maintain Queensland Gas Corporation’s three water treatment plants which treat groundwater produced alongside natural gas. Veolia operates and maintains the water treatment plants ultrafiltration, ion exchange, reverse osmosis and brine concentration equipment in addition to pump stations and electrical substations.Our… Show more Advisory services in relation to the best-practice management of treated Coal Seam Gas Water. In April 2013, Veolia was awarded a 20-year contract to operate and maintain Queensland Gas Corporation’s three water treatment plants which treat groundwater produced alongside natural gas. Veolia operates and maintains the water treatment plants ultrafiltration, ion exchange, reverse osmosis and brine concentration equipment in addition to pump stations and electrical substations.Our achievements include:• Strategic engagement with the gas producer Queensland Gas Corporation, downstream customer SunWater and the Queensland Water Supply Regulator leading to the regulatory approval of water quality management plans• Design of water quality incident response procedures in compliance with complex water quality management guidelines applied for the first time in this context• Translation and integration of recent scientific findings, engineering specifications, regulator instructions and operator procedures into a commercially sustainable environmental and water quality management strategy. Show less

Managing Manufactured Water Assets ($3.6b) for Seqwater, including advanced water recycling and desalination via large Operations and Maintenance agreements with private Operator Veolia Water Australia.Responsible for cross-organisational Research, Science and Technology with a focus sustainability, catchment management, water quality, ecology and treatment technologies.

Represented the Owner (Queensland State Water Authority) on the Alliance Leadership Team through final stages of commissioning and close-out, including technical proving periods, audits and final commercial negotiations.

WaterSecure is the trading name of the Queensland Manufactured Water Authority, responsible for delivering desalinated water and purified recycled water to the South East Queensland Water Grid.

Development of novel microfluidic diagnostic devices - Intellectual Property management.

Co-founded start-up specialising on new diagnostic technologies