Michael joined the Water Technology team in January 2019 after more than 8 years with Charles Darwin University. During his time with CDU, Mike worked on a number of research and consulting projects for clients including the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries, Department of Infrastructure, Power and Water, and Territory Natural Resource Management. He also completed his PhD on coastal modelling of low-lying wetlands on the North Coast of Australia.

Mike’s skills include 1 and 2-D modelling with various software including Mike 21 FM, HEC RAS, and RMA 10 and 10s; applying them to complex estuarine systems and river reaches. He has managed studies on the impacts of sea level rise, the effects of saltwater intrusion, dredging assessments, and coastal flooding and erosion of protection structures. He has a keen interest in climate change impacts, adaptation, and mitigation; and the decision-making process involved in Integrated Coastal Zone Management. As such Mike has developed a multidisciplinary knowledgebase, utilising ecological engineering where practicable, and developing key relationships with a broad nature of public and private stakeholders. He has also worked extensively with communities of East-Arnhem Land and the Daly River to help them manage largescale processes of erosion and saltwater intrusion.

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