Sustainable environmental technologies

ISI Researchers in the lab

We specialise in research focused on managing increasing and competing demands for resources, and the development of sustainable environmental technologies that have application in Australia and overseas.

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Research programs

Our research programs in sustainable environmental technologies are focused on:

  • water treatment
  • water management
  • green and safe construction including fire prevention
  • economics, social and policy research on water use and environmental sustainability
  • human behaviour in fire

Our multidisciplinary approach incorporates expertise from the following institute, centre and colleges:

Research partnerships

Research on sustainable environmental technologies is undertaken in collaboration with government, industry and other universities. Our collaborations and partnerships include:

  • Melbourne Water
  • GWM Water
  • City West Water
  • South East Water
  • Central Highlands Water
  • Yarra Valley Water
  • Western Water
  • Barwon Water
  • Water Quality Research Australia
  • CSIRO Cluster Program
  • Dairy Innovation Australia Ltd
  • Technion
  • UCLA
  • University of Melbourne
  • University of New South Wales
  • University of South Australia
  • University of Queensland
  • Queensland Waterway and Catchments
  • Arizona State University
  • Beijing University of Technology
  • Yellow River Conservancy Commission of China

We are also part of other research networks and partnerships with organisations committed to developing sustainable environmental technologies. If you would like to collaborate on research or work with us to deliver real benefits to your organisation and the broader community, please contact Associate Professor Mikel Duke or Professor Ian Thomas.

Postgraduate research opportunities

We welcome applications from prospective research students wanting to undertake a PhD or Masters by Research in the area of sustainable environmental technologies.

For further information about becoming a research student or guidance about possible project areas and supervisors, please contact Associate Professor Mikel Duke.

Contact us

Associate Professor Mikel Duke
Institute of Sustainability and Innovation
Werribee Centre for Sustainable Water Use
Phone: +61 3 9919 7682
Email: mikel.duke@vu.edu.au