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# William Clarke

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/324
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/377

Professor

# William Clarke

Email:
:   [william.clarke@uq.edu.au](mailto:william.clarke@uq.edu.au)

Phone:
:   [+61 7 336 56464](tel:+61 7 336 56464)

Mobile:
:   [0413183411](tel:0413183411)

## Positions

Affiliate of ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites
:   ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites
:   Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Professor
:   School of Civil Engineering
:   Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

## Overview

### Background

Prof Bill Clarke (Schools of Civil and Chemical Engineering) has an extensive publication record in methods for accelerating the solubilisation and digestion of solid organic waste, measuring landfill emissions and the ingress of O2 and subsequent composting of waste in landfills, the utilisation of waste as a carbon source for H2S production in the mineral processing industry, on-site digestion of combined wastewater and solid organic waste and the fate of pathogens, heavy metals and POPs in organic treatment processes. He was an Associate Editor of Waste Management (2008-13) and is on the Managing Board of the International Waste Working Group.

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### Availability

Professor William Clarke is:
:   Available for supervision
:   Media expert

### Fields of research

[Engineering](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4758)
[Environmental biotechnology](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4936)
[Environmental engineering](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4793)

### Qualifications

- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

### Research interests

- #### Organic solid and liquid waste degradation processes

  Organic solid and liquid waste degradation processes, including anaerobic digestion, vermicomposting and trickle flow processes for refractory organic compounds; and Measurement modelling of multicomponent systems involving biological reactions.

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## Works

[Search Professor William Clarke’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/577)

[All
(108)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/324/all)
[Journal Article
(71)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/324/4748)
[Conference Publication
(32)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/324/4751)
[Book Chapter
(5)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/324/4752)

2026

Journal Article

##### The suitability of fermenter liquor from MSW as an electron donor for hypersaline sulfate reduction

Patel, M., Peces, M., Villa-Gomez, D., Pikaar, I., Vaughan, J. and Clarke, W.P. (2026). The suitability of fermenter liquor from MSW as an electron donor for hypersaline sulfate reduction. Waste Management, 211 115292, 115292. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2025.115292

[The suitability of fermenter liquor from MSW as an electron donor for hypersaline sulfate reduction](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:1786ab7)

2024

Journal Article

##### A synthetic biology approach for the treatment of pollutants with microalgae

Webster, Luke J., Villa-Gomez, Denys, Brown, Reuben, Clarke, William and Schenk, Peer M. (2024). A synthetic biology approach for the treatment of pollutants with microalgae. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 12 1379301, 1-16. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1379301

[A synthetic biology approach for the treatment of pollutants with microalgae](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d09b855)

2024

Journal Article

##### Effect of feeding frequency on the anaerobic digestion of berry fruit waste

Ezieke, Arinze Hycienth, Serrano, Antonio, Peces, Miriam, Clarke, William and Villa-Gomez, Denys (2024). Effect of feeding frequency on the anaerobic digestion of berry fruit waste. Waste Management, 178, 66-75. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.02.011

[Effect of feeding frequency on the anaerobic digestion of berry fruit waste](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ebe2e81)

2023

Journal Article

##### Beyond waste-to-energy: bioenergy can drive sustainable Australian agriculture by integrating circular economy with net zero ambitions

Arsic, Maja, O’Sullivan, Cathryn A., Wasson, Anton P., Antille, Diogenes L. and Clarke, William P. (2023). Beyond waste-to-energy: bioenergy can drive sustainable Australian agriculture by integrating circular economy with net zero ambitions. Detritus, 23 (23), 28-34. doi: 10.31025/2611-4135/2023.17278

[Beyond waste-to-energy: bioenergy can drive sustainable Australian agriculture by integrating circular economy with net zero ambitions](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:29548f1)

2022

Journal Article

##### Adult incontinence products are a larger and faster growing waste issue than disposable infant nappies (diapers) in Australia

Thompson Brewster, Emma, Rounsefell, Beth, Lin, Fangzhou, Clarke, William and O'Brien, Katherine R. (2022). Adult incontinence products are a larger and faster growing waste issue than disposable infant nappies (diapers) in Australia. Waste Management, 152, 30-37. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.07.038

[Adult incontinence products are a larger and faster growing waste issue than disposable infant nappies (diapers) in Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6d8afc5)

2022

Journal Article

##### Drivers of anaerobic methanogenesis in sub-tropical reservoir sediments

Grinham, Alistair, O'Sullivan, Cathryn, Dunbabin, Matthew, Sturm, Katrin, Gale, Deborah, Clarke, William and Albert, Simon (2022). Drivers of anaerobic methanogenesis in sub-tropical reservoir sediments. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10 852344. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2022.852344

[Drivers of anaerobic methanogenesis in sub-tropical reservoir sediments](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7e32b00)

2022

Book Chapter

##### Established full-scale applications for energy recovery from water: anaerobic digestion

Jensen, Paul D., Astals, Sergi, Bai, Xue, Nieradzik, Ludwika, Wardrop, Peter, Batstone, Damien J. and Clarke, William P. (2022). Established full-scale applications for energy recovery from water: anaerobic digestion. Resource recovery from water. (pp. 99-139) London, United Kingdom: IWA Publishing. doi: 10.2166/9781780409566\_0099

[Established full-scale applications for energy recovery from water: anaerobic digestion](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ae003d7)

2022

Journal Article

##### Bottom ash from smouldered digestate and coconut coir as an alkalinity supplement for the anaerobic digestion of fruit waste

Ezieke, Arinze Hycienth, Serrano, Antonio, Clarke, William and Villa-Gomez, Denys Kristalia (2022). Bottom ash from smouldered digestate and coconut coir as an alkalinity supplement for the anaerobic digestion of fruit waste. Chemosphere, 296 134049, 134049. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134049

[Bottom ash from smouldered digestate and coconut coir as an alkalinity supplement for the anaerobic digestion of fruit waste](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:410573b)

2021

Conference Publication

##### Effect of feeding mode on anaerobic digestion of fruit waste

Ezieke, Arinze, Serrano, Antonio, Clarke, William and Villa Gomez, Denys (2021). Effect of feeding mode on anaerobic digestion of fruit waste. 18th International Symposium on Waste Management and Sustainable Landfilling, Sardinia, Italy, 11 - 15 October 2021. Rosslyn, United States: CISA Publisher.

[Effect of feeding mode on anaerobic digestion of fruit waste](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:fd6890f)

2021

Conference Publication

##### Closing the loop in agricultural waste management: co-smouldered digestate ash as alkalinity and trace element supplement for anaerobic digestion

Ezieke, Arinze, Serrano, Antonio, Clarke, William and Villa Gomez, Denys K. (2021). Closing the loop in agricultural waste management: co-smouldered digestate ash as alkalinity and trace element supplement for anaerobic digestion. International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, Thessaloniki, Greece, 23 - 26 June 2021.

[Closing the loop in agricultural waste management: co-smouldered digestate ash as alkalinity and trace element supplement for anaerobic digestion](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2a477c2)

2021

Journal Article

##### Transition of microbial communities and degradation pathways in anaerobic digestion at decreasing retention time

Peces, Miriam, Astals, Sergi, Jensen, Paul D. and Clarke, William P. (2021). Transition of microbial communities and degradation pathways in anaerobic digestion at decreasing retention time. New Biotechnology, 60, 52-61. doi: 10.1016/j.nbt.2020.07.005

[Transition of microbial communities and degradation pathways in anaerobic digestion at decreasing retention time](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:106e77b)

2020

Journal Article

##### Organic waste biorefineries: Looking towards implementation

Alibardi, Luca, Astrup, Thomas F., Asunis, Fabiano, Clarke, William P., De Gioannis, Giorgia, Dessì, Paolo, Lens, Piet N.L., Lavagnolo, Maria Cristina, Lombardi, Lidia, Muntoni, Aldo, Pivato, Alberto, Polettini, Alessandra, Pomi, Raffaella, Rossi, Andreina, Spagni, Alessandro and Spiga, Daniela (2020). Organic waste biorefineries: Looking towards implementation. Waste Management, 114, 274-286. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2020.07.010

[Organic waste biorefineries: Looking towards implementation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:facacf3)

2020

Journal Article

##### Influence of inoculum selection on the utilisation of volatile fatty acid and glucose in sulfate reducing reactors

Patel, Miheka, Villa Gómez, Denys K., Pikaar, Ilje and Clarke, William P. (2020). Influence of inoculum selection on the utilisation of volatile fatty acid and glucose in sulfate reducing reactors. Environmental Technology, 43 (2), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/09593330.2020.1783371

[Influence of inoculum selection on the utilisation of volatile fatty acid and glucose in sulfate reducing reactors](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2c65829)

2018

Journal Article

##### Deterministic mechanisms define the long-term anaerobic digestion microbiome and its functionality regardless of the initial microbial community

Peces, M., Astals, S., Jensen, P. D. and Clarke, W. P. (2018). Deterministic mechanisms define the long-term anaerobic digestion microbiome and its functionality regardless of the initial microbial community. Water Research, 141, 366-376. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.05.028

[Deterministic mechanisms define the long-term anaerobic digestion microbiome and its functionality regardless of the initial microbial community](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:40c25e7)

2018

Journal Article

##### Methodology to determine the extent of anaerobic digestion, composting and CH4 oxidation in a landfill environment

Obersky, Lizanne, Rafiee, Reza, Cabral, Alexandre R., Golding, Suzanne D. and Clarke, William P. (2018). Methodology to determine the extent of anaerobic digestion, composting and CH4 oxidation in a landfill environment. Waste Management, 76, 364-373. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2018.02.029

[Methodology to determine the extent of anaerobic digestion, composting and CH4 oxidation in a landfill environment](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:723467)

2017

Journal Article

##### Pilot scale evaluation of a model to distinguish the rates of simultaneous anaerobic digestion, composting and methane oxidation in static waste beds

Rafiee, Reza, Obersky, Lizanne, Xie, Sihuang and Clarke, William P (2017). Pilot scale evaluation of a model to distinguish the rates of simultaneous anaerobic digestion, composting and methane oxidation in static waste beds. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), 71, 156-163. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2017.11.003

[Pilot scale evaluation of a model to distinguish the rates of simultaneous anaerobic digestion, composting and methane oxidation in static waste beds](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:696726)

2017

Journal Article

##### The uptake of anaerobic digestion for the organic fraction of municipal solid waste - Push versus pull factors

Clarke, W P (2017). The uptake of anaerobic digestion for the organic fraction of municipal solid waste - Push versus pull factors. Bioresource Technology, 249, 1040-1043. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.10.086

[The uptake of anaerobic digestion for the organic fraction of municipal solid waste - Push versus pull factors](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:692998)

2017

Journal Article

##### A mass balance model to estimate the rate of composting, methane oxidation and anaerobic digestion in soil covers and shallow waste layers

Rafiee, Reza, Obersky, Lizanne, Xie, Sihuang and Clarke, William P. (2017). A mass balance model to estimate the rate of composting, methane oxidation and anaerobic digestion in soil covers and shallow waste layers. International Journal of Drug Policy, 63, 196-202. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2016.12.025

[A mass balance model to estimate the rate of composting, methane oxidation and anaerobic digestion in soil covers and shallow waste layers](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:431155)

2017

Book Chapter

##### Methanotrophs: methane mitigation, denitrification and bioremediation

Strong, Peter James , Karthikeyan, Obulisamy Parthiba , Zhu, Jing , Clarke, William and Wu, Weixiang (2017). Methanotrophs: methane mitigation, denitrification and bioremediation. Agro-environmental sustainability: Volume 2: Managing environmental pollution. (pp. 19-40) edited by Jay Shankar Singh and Gamini Seneviratne. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-49727-3\_2

[Methanotrophs: methane mitigation, denitrification and bioremediation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:682741)

2016

Journal Article

##### Effect of biomass concentration on methane oxidation activity using mature compost and graphite granules as substrata

Xie, S., O'Dwyer, T., Freguia, S., Pikaar, I. and Clarke, W. P. (2016). Effect of biomass concentration on methane oxidation activity using mature compost and graphite granules as substrata. Waste Management, 56, 290-297. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2016.08.003

[Effect of biomass concentration on methane oxidation activity using mature compost and graphite granules as substrata](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:409396)

## Funding

### Current funding

- 2022 - 2027

  ARC Training Centre in Bioplastics and Biocomposites

  ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/55055)

### Past funding

- 2022 - 2024

  Evaluation of a submersible fluorometric instrument to detect and monitor Trichodesmium in the GBR Lagoon

  Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/55049)
- 2019 - 2023

  Efficient PFAS removal from urban wastewater using a novel 2-step approach

  ARC Special Research Initiative - PFAS Remediation Research Program

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/35834)
- 2019

  UHPLC-QTOF-MS for research on emerging chemical pollutants including PFAS

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/37527)
- 2018 - 2022

  Quantifying natural GHG sources and sinks

  UniQuest Pty Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/35157)
- 2017 - 2019

  Grant Deed - To Establish Waste Management Centre

  Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/34235)
- 2017 - 2018

  Grant Deed to Establish Waste Management Centre

  Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/33674)
- 2017 - 2018

  Centre for Geoanalytical Mass Spectrometry (CGMS) - Achieving excellence in isotope geochemistry and geochronology

  UQ Research Facilities Infrastructure Grants

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/43971)
- 2016

  Specialised odour component analysis to support development and optimisation of odour treatment technologies

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/28303)
- 2015 - 2017

  Stabilisation of mercury during bauxite digestion

  Rio Tinto Alcan

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/26635)
- 2015

  Building a Gas Fermentation Facility for the Production of Fuels and Chemicals

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/23901)
- 2014 - 2016

  A landfill cover that generates electricity: a Microbial Fuel Cell application

  ARC Discovery Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/21119)
- 2012 - 2015

  Digestion of waste in biocells

  Queensland Government Smart Futures Research Partnerships Program

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14268)
- 2011 - 2016

  Chair in Solid Waste Management and the Centre for Solid Waste Management

  Thiess Services Pty Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13537)
- 2010

  A facility to characterise disinfection by-products and dissolved organic matter in potable water and potable water sources

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/12009)
- 2009 - 2010

  Fate of organic matter submerged by a sudden rise in reservoir water level

  Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11403)
- 2009

  Water Quality and Environmental Analysis Facility

  UQ School/Centre Co-Funding

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/46354)
- 2008

  Advanced environmental and process analysis facility

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/9990)
- 2007 - 2008

  Recycling water for use (Project ID No. 24044)

  Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/9172)
- 2007 - 2009

  H2 production from the anaerobic digestion of organic waste using a novel membrane

  ARC Discovery Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8534)
- 2006 - 2008

  Entering an application in RM

  ARC Discovery Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/19598)
- 2005 - 2008

  An Optimally Integrated Treatment Process For Food Waste And Wastewater To Maximise Sustainability In A Decentralised Treatment Plant

  ARC Linkage Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7631)
- 2003 - 2006

  Landfill Based Rapid Anaerobic Digestion of Municipal Solid Waste

  ARC Linkage Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/18729)
- 2002 - 2003

  Biomass Energy Project

  Australian Waste Services Pty Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/18705)
- 2002 - 2003

  Supervision of Arthur Kollaras's PhD Thesis

  EDL Group Operations Pty Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/5873)
- 2002 - 2005

  Development of a Trickle Filter for Treating Sour Water from Oil Shale Processing Plants

  ARC Linkage Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/18441)
- 2002 - 2004

  Fundamental Knowledge Generation of Organic Solid Waste-Microorganism Interactions

  ARC Discovery Projects

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/18407)
- 1996

  The contribution of organic compounds to the formation of acid mine drainage in coal waste rock

  University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/1852)
- 1995 - 1998

  Kidston Gold Mines co-disposal of wastes research.

  Kidston Gold Mines Limited

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/17663)
- 1995 - 1999

  The fate and transport of organic compounds at the Willawong Liquid Waste Treatment Facility.

  Brisbane City Council

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/525)

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## Supervision

### Availability

Professor William Clarke is:
:   Available for supervision

Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).

### Supervision history

#### Current supervision

- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Quantifying wind-driven greenhouse gas exchange within engineered landfills

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Alistair Grinham](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1446), [Associate Professor Badin Gibbes](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1261)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Evaluating and Accelerating Biodegradation of Next-generation Plastics and Biomaterials

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Paul Jensen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1301)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### INTEGRATING THE PENTA-HELIX MODEL AND MACHINE LEARNING FOR OPTIMIZING CLEANER PRODUCTION STRATEGIES IN SUSTAINABLE MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Anthony Halog](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2748)

#### Completed supervision

- 2018

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Using Municipal Solid Waste as a Carbon Source for Biogenic H2S production](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f15bf38)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Ilje Pikaar](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2143), [Professor James Vaughan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2189), [Dr Denys Villa Gomez](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/13368)
- 2018

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Aerobic processes in landfill: an Australian field trial](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d5bea16)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Emeritus Professor Sue Golding](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/140)
- 2018

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Controlling anaerobic digestion to produce targeted compounds](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:9c35ae2)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Paul Jensen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1301)
- 2016

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Aerobic degradation processes in active landfill cells](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:399108)

  Principal Advisor
- 2013

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Use of Membranes to Control Dissolved Hydrogen Concentrations for Enhancing the Biological Hydrogen Yield from Glucose Fermentation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:287516)

  Principal Advisor
- 2013

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Anaerobic digestion of blackwater from an office building with concomitant solid organic waste addition to improve methane production and biological nutrient removal](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:300406)

  Principal Advisor
- 2010

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Laboratory-scale investigation of the decentralised anaerobic co-digestion of blackwater and food waste for a tourism facility](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:220201)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Damien Batstone](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/340)
- 2009

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### The Effect of Temperature on the Anaerobic Digestion Process at both Laboratory and Field Scale using a Mixed Waste Feedstock of Semi-Digested Sludge and Municipal Solid Waste

  Principal Advisor
- 2008

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [THE COMPOSTING OF TIMBER CONTAINING WOOD PRESERVATIVE CHEMICALS](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:155265)

  Principal Advisor
- 2006

  Master Philosophy

  ##### THE AUTOCLAVING OF MUNICIPAL GREENWASTES AS A PRE-TREATMENT FOR USE IN SOIL ENHANCEMENT

  Principal Advisor
- 2005

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### CHARACTERISATION OF SHALE ASH PACKED-COLUMN BIOFILM REACTOR FOR SHALE WASTEWATER TREATMENT

  Principal Advisor
- 2005

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### FUNDAMENTAL STUDIES OF BACTERIAL CELLULOSE SOLUBLISATION DURING ANAEROBIC DIGESTION OF ORGANIC SOLID WASTE

  Principal Advisor
- 2004

  Master Engineering Sc

  ##### Management of health care waste in a developing country

  Principal Advisor
- 2004

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### ON-SITE DOMESTIC WASTE TREATMENT: VERMI COMPOST FILTRATION

  Principal Advisor
- 2003

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### GROUNDWATER MOVEMENT OF HAZARDOUS ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Emeritus Professor D Lockington](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/377)
- 2003

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### CHARACTERISATION OF MICROBIAL COMMUNITY STRUCTURE WITHIN ANAEROBIC BIOFILMS ON MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE

  Principal Advisor
- 2022

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Strategies for enhancing the anaerobic digestion of fruit waste for the management and valorisation of agricultural residues](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a33d83d)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Denys Villa Gomez](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/13368)
- 2022

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Fate and trends of persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic chemicals associated with consumer products in the Australian waste streams](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2c0d07b)

  Associate Advisor
- 2017

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Stabilisation of Mercury to a Non-Volatile Phase in Bayer Process Digestion](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:525599)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor James Vaughan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2189)
- 2015

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Management of waste microalgae harvested from iodine rich groundwater holding ponds](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:373820)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Steven Pratt](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/606)
- 2012

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Hydrological processes of a terrace hillslope system](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:282431)

  Associate Advisor
- 2012

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Sustainable Transport: a project appraisal method](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:275828)

  Associate Advisor
- 2009

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Instrumentation and Monitoring of a Large-Scale, Potentially Contaminating Trial Waste Rock Dump

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Emeritus Professor David Williams](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/248)
- 2008

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Measurement of Biomass Concentrations in Anaerobic Reactors and the Effect on Cellulose Solubilisation Rates](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:152714)

  Associate Advisor
- 2007

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### NEAR-SHORE GROUNDWATER FLOW AND SALT TRANSPORT PROCESSES IN A SUBTERRANEAN ESTUARY

  Associate Advisor
- 2005

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### MAXIMISING THE POTENTIAL FOR COMMUNITY-BASED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN INDONESIA

  Associate Advisor

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## Media

### Enquiries

Contact Professor William Clarke directly for media enquiries about:

- anaerobic digestion
- bio-commodities
- landfills
- organic waste
- resource recovery
- waste management

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