Research areas

Research areas

Our research comprises developing technologies and methodologies for managing water quality and sustainability of water supply.

Our research comprises developing technologies and methodologies for managing water quality and sustainability of water supply.

Our research comprises developing technologies and methodologies for managing water quality and sustainability of water supply.

Abour our research

Our researchers develop technologies and methodologies for managing the quality and quantity of water for society’s needs in a sustainable manner.

They achieve this by engaging with the community, government and industry and conducting research to enable the provision of clean and safe water for public consumption and the environment.

Our three research themes have the goal of helping the water industry to provide a secure sustainable supply of safe and aesthetically desirable water for the community with minimal impact on the environment.

Our research areas

Biosolids and bioenergy

The organic sludges arising from wastewater treatment processes are being investigated with regard to their safe and sustainable use for agriculture.

Water and wastewater treatment

Research in this area covers the treatment of drinking water and industrial and municipal wastewater, and water recycling.

Water resources and management and water quality monitoring

This research theme embraces the design of systems to manage the quantity, quality and distribution of water, whether potable, waste or stormwater.

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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