External Advisory Board

The ACWEB External Advisory Board provides strategic guidance and expert advice to advance the Centre’s mission and long-term development. Acting as a key external liaison across teaching, research, and engagement, its members bring diverse perspectives from industry and academia, helping to ensure the Centre remains responsive, innovative, and impactful while maintaining strong connections with industry and government.

Professor Sue Harrison

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)

Office of the Vice-Chancellor
Professor Damien Batstone

Centre Director, ACWEB

Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology
Professor Kelly Fielding

Professor

School of Communication and Arts
Adjunct Professor Chris Hertle

Non Executive Director

Unitywater
Emeritus Professor Jurg Keller

Emeritus Professor
Mr Shane Morgan

Executive Leader Cutomer & Innovation

Urban Utilities
Mr Cameron Staib

Market Leader, Treatment

Stantec
Mr Michael Bartkow

Team Leader Research and Technology Innovation

SEQwater
Ms Monita Naicker

State Manager, Queensland

Aquatec Maxcon
Ms Kelly Hopewell

Manager - Water Regulation, Safety and Optimisation

City of Gold Coast