Marlene is a member of the research team and has over 15 years of experience working in the water sector both in Australia and in the UK. With her experience as a lead design engineer at Thames Water and design project manager for numerous leading consultancies, she brings her enthusiasm for engaging WaterRA’s research partners and stakeholders to achieve our common goals. She understands both the technical requirements of water and wastewater treatment, as well as the importance of working collaboratively with other sectors of our economy to design resilient cities of the future.

Arash has over 14 years of experience working with academics, government agencies, utilities and industry partners in Australia, Canada and the United States to tackle water treatment challenges. He brings to WaterRA his research expertise in how climate change and harmful algal blooms affect water treatment, removal of combined microbial and chemical contaminants, and reuse opportunities. Arash has been leading and managing projects funded by WaterRA, the Australian Research Council, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and the Water Research Foundation. He has a strong publication record and has frequently been invited to make keynote speeches and conference presentations across the world. He actively volunteers in the water community and contributes as a member of the Australian Water Association, American Water Works Association (AWWA), an International Water Association (IWA) Fellow, and Co-Chief Editor of Water Quality Research Journal, and Guest Editor of a MDPI Water Special Issue.

Marty has over 25 years experience in the water and education sectors. In his role as Research Manager within the Research Services team, he brings a wealth of knowledge in water, wastewater and recycled water processes, catchment management and water quality management systems. For the past 12 years he has led an operations team for a local government utility. During this time Marty has had a particular focus on water quality assurance and treatment process optimisation. He has published and presented on the developing Health Based Targets and treatment process validation. He has also combined his educational experience with the industry need for highly qualified and experienced operators and has been instrumental in developing operator resources and training operators for the water industry. Marty is an experienced science communicator and has shared his water industry experience through forums, conferences and technical training.