Specialist with proven track record in Groundwater for Sustainable Development and Agricultural Water Management. Expert knowledge of Groundwater Resource Plans and planning processes for priority aquifers in NSW part of the MDBA. Reviewer of Mining EIS for State Significant Coal and CSG Developments in NSW. Provide high-level strategic advice at Senior Management level along with proven skills in representing organisations in international forums, before government agencies, with industry bodies and the scientific research community. Strong professional with postgraduate degrees in Irrigation and Groundwater Hydrology from Texas A&M University, USA.
Evaluating Sustainable Diversion Limits of Aquifers using field data and/or numerical models. Evaluation of sea water intrusion at coastal aquifers and upconing in stratified aquifers. Assessing groundwater storage using statistical methods and satellite (GRACE) anomalies. Socio-technical assessment of Managed Aquifer Recharge activities Hydro economical assessment of Land & Water development of Agriculture Reform of Water Resources and Irrigation Institutions Performance analysis of large scale irrigation system (e.g. Indus Basin Irrigation System). Review of Environmental Impact Studies for Coal & CSG Mining Waterlogging, Drainage and Salinity management Treated waste water use in Agriculture