William Clarke
The University of Queensland (AU)
Past President
Why I joined IWWG
I joined the IWWG to learn from leaders in waste management research and innovation and to stay abreast of developments in policies, technologies and emerging issues from all over the world. Like minded, positive people at IWWG events always make me think we can make a difference and achieve a sustainable future.
Experience
2011 - present
The University of Queensland (AU)
Professor
• 2011 - 2016: Director of the Centre of Solid Waste Bioprocessing, UQ
• 2022 - present: Director, Teaching and Learning, School of Civil Engineering
• 2008 - 2013: Associate Editor, Waste Management, Elsevier
1994 - 2011
The University of Queensland (AU)
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor
1993 - 1994
Woodward-Clyde (AU)
Environmental Engineering consultant
Main research interest
Fermentation and digestion of solid organic waste;
Landfill biodegradation processes;
Biodegradation of bioplastics.
Most relevant projects
• End of life options for hygiene products
• Assessing the biodegradability of bioplastics
• Anaerobic digestion of mixed food and garden waste
Publications
66 journal publications, H-Index = 25 (Web of Science), >70 conference papers.
Awards / Other
“Top Reviewer Award” for Waste Management, Elsevier, 2019-20, 2020-21
Contacts
e-mail: william.clarke@uq.edu.au
phone: +61 413 183 411
