| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Chen, X., Vanangamudi, A., Wang, J., Jegatheesan, J., Mishra, V., Sharma, R., Gray, S. R., Kujawa, J., Kujawski, W., & Wicaksana, F. (200901). Direct contact membrane distillation for effective concentration of perfluoroalkyl substances - Impact of surface fouling and material stability. Water Research, 182 |
| 2020 | Yang, G., Xie, Z., Doherty, C. M., Cran, M., Ng, D., & Gray, S. (200515). Understanding the transport enhancement of poly (vinyl alcohol) based hybrid membranes with dispersed nanochannels for pervaporation application. Journal of Membrane Science, 603 |
| 2020 | Lau, M., Monis, P., Ryan, G., Salveson, A., Fontaine, N., Blackbeard, J., Gray, S., & Sanciolo, P. (200101). Selection of surrogate pathogens and process indicator organisms for pasteurisation of municipal wastewaterA survey of literature data on heat inactivation of pathogens. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 133 (301-314). |
| 2019 |
Dai, X., Xie, Z., Dorian, B., Gray, S., & Zhang, J. (191101). Comparative study of PFAS treatment by UV, UV/ozone, and fractionations with air and ozonated air. Environmental Science: Water Research and Technology, 5(11), (1897-1907). doi: 10.1039/c9ew00701f |
| 2019 | Scales, P. J., Wijekoon, K., Ladwig, C., Knight, A., Allinson, M., Allinson, G., Zhang, J., Gray, S., Packer, M., & Northcott, K. (190901). A critical control point approach to the removal of chemicals of concern from water for reuse. Water Research, 160 (39-51). |
| 2019 | Amaya-Vias, D., Lopez-Ramirez, J. A., Gray, S., Zhang, J., & Duke, M. (190701). Diffusion behavior of humic acid during desalination with air gap and water gap membrane distillation. Water Research, 158 (182-192). |
| 2019 | Yang, G., Xie, Z., Cran, M., Ng, D., & Gray, S. (190601). Enhanced desalination performance of poly (vinyl alcohol)/carbon nanotube composite pervaporation membranes via interfacial engineering. Journal of Membrane Science, 579 (40-51). |
| 2019 | Ibn, Abdul., Sanciolo, P., Gray, S., Duke, M., & Muthukumaran, S. (190515). Comparison of the effects of ozone, biological activated carbon (BAC) filtration and combined ozone-BAC pre-treatments on the microfiltration of secondary effluent. Separation and Purification Technology, 215 (308-316). |
| 2019 |
Yang, G., Xie, Z., Cran, M., Ng, D., Easton, C. D., Ding, M., Xu, H., & Gray, S. (190101). Functionalizing graphene oxide framework membranes with sulfonic acid groups for superior aqueous mixture separation. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 7(34), (19682-19690). doi: 10.1039/c9ta04031e |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Water treatment
- Desalination
- Water recycling
- Water management
- Industry-focused research
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Stephen Gray
Professor Stephen Gray has had a focus on water and membrane research for over 27 years.
He is part of research teams that:
- are working towards commercialisation of membrane distillation
- have introduced ceramic membranes to Australian industry
- are working to demonstrate membrane integrity monitoring technology.
In the field of membrane fabrication he has projects that span:
- nanocomposite UF membranes for increased abrasion resistance
- nanocomposite pervaporation membranes for niche applications
- ceramic membranes for desalination
- small pore size metal membranes.
In 2013 he was recognised as Thought Leader in Lux Research's international review of water research. He is currently President of the Aseanian Membrane Society, Editor of the Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination, and on the editorial board of Water Research and Desalination journals.
Qualifications
- PhD (Chemical Engineering) University of Melbourne, 1992
- BE (Chemical Engineering) University of Melbourne, 1985
Key publications
Stephen has over 380 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Stephen's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Journal article (showing 9 of 223)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2021
|
Increasing Viability of Wastewater Desalination in Regional Victoria (Horsham).
From: Future Drought Fund: Natural Resource Management Drought Resilience Program
Other investigators: Dr Peter Sanciolo, Dr Ashok Sharma, Aspr Shobha Muthukumaran, Dr Dimuth Navaratna
For period: 2021-2022
|
$50,000 |
2019
|
PFASs/CECs removal by oxidation and boosted adsorption-second stage: enhancement of adsorption, adsorbent separation and fluorine reuse
From: South East Water
Other investigators: Dr Jianhua Zhang
For period: 2019-2021
|
Not disclosed |
2018
|
Ozone/UV Combined Advance Oxidation in Municipal Wastewater, High BOD Water and PFAS Containing Water Treatment
From: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Other investigators: Dr Jianhua Zhang
For period: 2018-2018
|
Not disclosed |
|
PFASs/CECs Removal by Oxidation and Boosted Adsorption
From: South East Water
Other investigators: Dr Jianhua Zhang
For period: 2018-2018
|
Not disclosed |
2017
|
Pilot Plant Evaluation of a Novel Bio-membrane Waste Water Treatment Process
From: ARC - Industrial Transformation Research Hubs, Institute of Sustainability and Innovation, PVC (Research and Research Training), Akvotek Grant
Other investigators: Aspr Shobha Muthukumaran
For period: 2017-2020
|
$646,383 |
|
Cost-effective implementation of WSUD approaches to manage stormwater quality and quantity
From: Water Research Australia Limited
Other investigators: Dr Ashok Sharma
For period: 2017-2020
|
Not disclosed |
2016
|
Concept development for reprocessing glass fines as an additive to recycled plastic to enhance the plastic mechanical and fire properties.
From: Sustainability Victoria, Institute for Sustainability and Innovation
Other investigators: Dr Marlene Cran, Prof Stephen Bigger
For period: 2016-2018
|
$190,006 |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (2) | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 4 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Masters by Research | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | Masters by Research | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Master of Applied Research | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (10) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (4) | Associate supervisor |
| Masters by Research (1) | Principal supervisor |
| Masters by Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
| Master of Applied Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 - Present |
Executive Director, Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities
|
Victoria University |
| May 2006 - Dec 2017 |
Director, Institute of Sustainability and Innovation
|
Victoria University |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jan 2018 -
Present
|
Executive Director, Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities
Victoria University |
| May 2006 -
Dec 2017
|
Director, Institute of Sustainability and Innovation
Victoria University |
Key industry, community & government roles
| Dates | Role | Department/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 - May 2006 |
Team Leader Urban Water
|
CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology |
| Sep 2002 - Aug 2004 |
Principal Research Scientist
|
CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology |
| Jul 1999 - Sep 2002 |
Principal Research Scientist
|
CSIRO Molecular Science |
| Jul 1996 - Jun 1999 |
Senior Research Scientist
|
CSIRO Chemicals and Polymers |
| Jan 2011 - Oct 2019 |
Editor
|
Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination (IWA) |
| Jan 2008 - Oct 2019 |
Water Research, Associate
|
Editor |
| Jan 2010 - Oct 2019 |
Editorial Board Member
|
Desalination |
| Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 |
Editorial Board Member
|
Water, Journal of the AWA |
| Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 |
Editorial Board Member
|
Membranes (mdpi), |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Aug 2004 - May 2006 |
Team Leader Urban Water
CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology |
| Sep 2002 - Aug 2004 |
Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology |
| Jul 1999 - Sep 2002 |
Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO Molecular Science |
| Jul 1996 - Jun 1999 |
Senior Research Scientist
CSIRO Chemicals and Polymers |
| Jan 2011 - Oct 2019 |
Editor
Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination (IWA) |
| Jan 2008 - Oct 2019 |
Water Research, Associate
Editor |
| Jan 2010 - Oct 2019 |
Editorial Board Member
Desalination |
| Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 |
Editorial Board Member
Water, Journal of the AWA |
| Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 |
Editorial Board Member
Membranes (mdpi), |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2014 |
Vice Chancellors Peak Award For Excellence in Research and Research Training - Victoria University |
| 2013 |
Thought Leader - Lux Research |
| 2012 |
Citation Award for Excellence in Research and Research Training Research Team (Food Research; 2012) - Victoria University |
| 2011 |
Peak Award for Excellence in Research and Research Training Research Team (Water Resources) - Victoria University |
| 2010 |
Collaborative Cluster Project, Cluster Project Leader, Advance membrane technologies, 2007 - 2010 - Victoria University |
Professional memberships
- President, Aseanian Membrane Society- current
- Member, Australian Water Association-current
- Member, International Water Association- current
- Member, International Desalination Association- current
- Board member, Water Research Australia
- Board member, Membrane Society of Australasia
- Co-coordinator and Victorian Representative, AWA Desalination Special Interest Group
- Member, IWA Australia Committee
- Member, AWA Strategic Advisory Committee
