Zelda Boyd
BE(Hons), Civil Engineering
Specialising in Water and Environmental Systems
Director of Research
If you would like to join our team, please refer toCriteria for Research Candidates informationbefore contacting Prof. O’Sullivan.
Current Team
Post-Doctoral Fellow
PhD candidates
Masters candidates
Honours Candidates
Michala Managh
BE(Hons), Civil Engineering
Specialising in Water and Environmental Engineering
Current Collaborators
Clean Water Technology National Science Challenge Project
About the Clean Water Technology Research Team
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David Barker
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David Barker
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David Barker
Professor
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Hossein Najaf Zadeh
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Hossein Najaf Zadeh
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Hossein Najaf Zadeh
Industrial Product Design, Director of Studies
Lecturer
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Rupert Craggs
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Rupert Craggs
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Rupert Craggs
Principal Scientist
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Craig Pauling
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Craig Pauling
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Craig Pauling
Māori Research Advisor
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Ricardo Bello Mendoza
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Ricardo Bello Mendoza
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Ricardo Bello Mendoza
Associate Professor
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Hamish Mackey
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Hamish Mackey
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Hamish Mackey
Senior Lecturer Above the Bar
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Craig Herbold
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Craig Herbold
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Craig Herbold
Senior Lecturer Above the Bar
Te Pūhorotanga o te ao Pūrau
Stormwater Treatment Technologies
Fish Passage and Built Barriers
Green Roofs
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Tonny de Vries
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Tonny de Vries
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Tonny de Vries
Senior Lecturer
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Mike Hannah
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Mike Hannah
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Mike Hannah
Co-founder, Managing Director and Technical Engineer
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Matthew Vining
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Matthew Vining
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Matthew Vining
Environmental & Ecological Engineering Student
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Stephanie Koviessen
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Stephanie Koviessen
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Stephanie Koviessen
Senior Scientist
Research Assistants
Former Team Members
FormerPost-Doctoral Fellows
- Dr Kein Tat Wai (2022-2024) Novel engineered media for sustainable water treatment by biofabricating and valorising waste resources.
- Dr Mehrnoush Tangestani(2021-2022)Novel engineered media for sustainable water treatment by biofabricating and valorising waste resources.
- Dr Daniel Wicke(2009-2012)HydroEcological Modelling of Stormwater Contaminants
Former DoctoralStudents
- Forrest Bilek(2018-2023)Variability in Stormwater Treatment: Identification and Quantification of Factors Affecting Manufactured Stormwater Treatment System Performance
- Gary Rorke(2020-2021)Valorisation of grape marc (waste) as a renewable energy that optimisesfor environmental, economic and social outcomes
- Frances Charters(2013-2016)Characterising and modelling urban runoff quality for improved stormwater management
- Benjamin Uster(2012-2015)The use of waste mussel shell in sulfate-reducing bioreactors treating mine-influenced waters
- Louise Murphy(2012-2015)Quantifying Spatial and Temporal Deposition of Atmospheric Pollutants in Runoff from Different Pavement Types
- Kirsti Biswals(2010-2013),Microbial Ecology & Genomics)Microbial Community Structure and Biofilm Development in a Moving-Bed Waste Water Treatment System
- JuliaValigore(2007-2011)Microbial (Microalgal-Bacterial) Biomass Grown on Municipal Wastewater for Sustainable Biofuel Production
- CraigMcCauley(2006-2011)Assessment of passive treatement and biogeochemical reactors for ameliorating acid mine drainage at Stockton coal mine
- MauricioTaulis(2004-2007)Groundwater Extraction and Disposal Modelling for Coal bed Methane
Former Masters Students
- Campbell Stevens
- Stephanie Patchett(2021-2023)Effectiveness of Flexi and Spoiler Baffles in Culverts for New ӰԺNative Fish Passage
- Stephanie Koviessen(2022)Physical and Chemical Parameters of Various Waste Materials for Living Roof Systems
- Bruce (Bhuri) Rodprasert(2020-2021)Living roofs to treat adjacent roof runoff using waste media substrates
- Anna Nilsson(2019-2022)Anaerobic pond treatment of pig farm effluent in New Zealand: exploring opportunities for enhanced performance
- Rachel Skews(2018-2021)Mechanisms of dissolved Zn and Cu retention by mussel shells in a rapid-flow stormwater treatment system
- Henry Wadworth-Watts(2011-2012)Modelling the Hydrology of the Lake Clearwater Catchment
- Joseph Good(2010-2011)Monitoring and Modelling Water Quality Treatment and Hydraulic Efficacy of Rain Gardens
- S Bougard(2010)Hydraulic efficiency of urban infiltration systems
- JoeWheeler(2007-2010)Hydrodynamic Modelling and Quantification of Available Habitat in Constructed Wetland Wildlife Reserves
- Yan (Sarah)Zhou(2005-2006)Modelling Retention Times in Constructed Wetlands
Former Research Assistants
- Dan Bowles (2023) Development of SAM v3 and printing filters for water filtration
- Florencia Ocampo Prieto (2023)Clean Water Technology for restoring Te Mana o te Wai
- Dr Nassim Jalil Mozhdehi(2022) PhD in Food Science,3D Printing wastewater treatment filters from biowastes
- Zane Goggins(2022)3D Printing biocarriers for wastewater treatment
- Turin Li(2021)Masters in Civil Engineering,Water Quality Testing of wastewater filters 3D Printed from biowastes
- Matthew Vining(2020)BE(Hons) in Environmental Engineering (Purdue, USA),Living roofs to treat adjacent roof runoff using waste media substrates
- Afrooz Bayat(2019-2020)PhD in Civil Engineering,Treating diffuse nutrients using waste seashells
- Banon Hopman(2019-2020)Bachelor in Product Design,Product Development and design of the Storminator™
- Frances Bodger(2013)ME Candidate in Civil Engineering,Fish passage and barrier control
- Ignacio Fraga Cadórniga(2012-2013) PhD candidate in Civil Engineering (Spain),Modelling stormwater contaminants sources in urban catchments
- Dr Darren Smalley(2011)Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in School of Biological Sciences,Getting the Stormwater Message Across
- Jeanette White(2010)ME candidate in Civil Engineering,Developing anti-fouling technologies for continuously logged water quality ‘ecosensors’
- Sophie Bougard(2010)National Water and Environment Engineering Institute in Strasbourg, France,Hydraulic efficacy of urban infiltration Systems
- Joe Good(2010)ME candidate in Civil Engineering,Developing anti-fouling technologies for continuously logged water quality ‘ecosensors’
- TimHuber(2009)PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering,Developing anti-fouling technologies for continuously logged water quality ‘ecosensors’
FormerHonours Students
Bachelor of Engineering Honoursin Natural Resources or Civil Engineering
- Linda Bos
- Jessica Frost
- Ariana Wilks and Josefien Van Dael(2021)Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Eco-Engineered Stormwater Treatment System
- Stephanie Patchett and Dylan Edwards(2020)Living roofs to treat adjacent roof runoff using waste media substrates
- Samuel Patterson and Matthew Wearn(2020)Hydraulic Modelling of the Storminator™
- Duncan Ross and Matthew Young(2020)The Storminator™ - A retrofit and sustainable stormwater treatment technology (I- Field-based)
- Lyle Hattle and Jack Harrison(2020)Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Eco-Engineered Stormwater Treatment Systems
- Melissa Klok and Jess Aldridge(2019)Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Eco-Engineered Stormwater Treatment System
- Sergio Hansen and Julian Maranan(2019)Treatment performance of an innovative downpipe stormwater treatment solution
- Elise Howe and Will Heffernan(2019)Treatment Media Lifespan and Long-Term Removal Rates of Dissolved Zinc in a Downpipe Treatment System
- Su Ko and Alex Evans(2013)Metal removal in sulphate-reducing bioreactors treating AMD
- Dan Bond and George Thompson(2013)Flow modelling green roof systems
- Peter Murphy and Mark Bassett(2012)Monitoring hydrological budgets in living roof systems at UC
- Rachel Bennett and Devon Bishop(2011)Modelling the Life Cycle Assessment of Stormwater Treatment Systems
- Gabrielle Parker(2010)GIS-based modelling of stormwater inputs into the Okeover Stream
- Summer Faulkner and Michaela Sherratt(2010)Lake Clearwater restoration initiatives
- Jenna Hutchinson and Edward Funnell(2008)Developing an Eco-Hydro Logical Model for stormwater management at UC
- Tess Mahar, Sophie Broad and Jesse Adams(2007)Quantifying Stormwater of ӰԺ car parks for Resource Consent Renewal
- Amy Toole(2006)Raupo Manufacturing for the Ecologically Sustainable Production of Insulation and Building Materials
- Stuart Farrant(2006)Treatment of Stormwater Runoff in the Ephemeral Reach of the Okeover Stream; An Ecological Engineering Approach
- David Taylor(2005)Rural Drain Management at Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere) Catchment, Canterbury
- Frances Bodger(2005)New Zealand's future fuel (Coal Seam Gas) with associated wastewaters. Is the wastewater an additional resource?
- S de Boer(2005)Acid Mine Drainage Remediation Study, Malvern Hills Coal Project, Canterbury
- Suzanne Marsh(2004)Acid Mine Drainage Treatment by Aeration and Constructed Wetland Systems
- Sarah Dudson(2004) Performance of Vegetated Swales for Stormwater Treatment
Bachelor of Science Honoursin Engineering Geology
- Steve de Boer(2005)Acid-Mine Drainage Source Evaluation, Malvern Hills Coals Project
- Andre Alipate(2005)Acid Mine Drainage Remediation Study, Malvern Hills Coal Project, Canterbury
Bachelor of Science Honoursin Environmental Science
- Catherine McGuinness(2000)Acid Volatile Sulphide analysis and determination from three wetland sites
- Laura Wharton(1999)Investigation of Sulphate Reducing Bacteria in the Constructed Wetlands at Tara Mines and of Environmental Factors Affecting Their Growth
- Maeve Rafferty(1999)Fauna and Algae in an Artificial Wetland Treating Mine Tailings Water
- Patrick Moran(1998)Retention of Heavy Metals and Sulphates by Artificial Wetlands at Tara Mines, Ireland
Former Summer Students
- Zhaoqi (Kaylee) Wu(2022-2023)Nutrient treatment using waste seashells
- Campbell Stevens(2022-2023)3D Printing waste seashells for wastewater treatment
- Annika Gibson(2022-2023)Heavy Metal Adsorption using waste seashells
- Lauren Gadd(2021-2022)2ndYear Chemistry student and Pūhoro STEMM Academy,Water Wellbeing Framework & 3-D Printing
- Gabby Rosemergy(2021-2022)3rd Year Mechatronics,Virtual Reality story of the Clean Water Technology Project
- Zane Goggins(2021-2022)3D Printing biocarriers for wastewater treatment
- Banon Hopman(2019-2020)Bachelor in Product Design,Prototyping the Storminator
- Sergio Hansen(2019-2020)BE(Hons) graduate in Natural Resources Engineering,Monitoring and modelling treatment efficiencies in the Storminator™
- Ting Powell(2013-2014)BE(Hons) candidate in Natural Resources Engineering,Modelling stormwater contaminants sources in urban catchments
- Hui Lieu(2013-2014)BE(Hons) candidate in Natural Resources Engineering,Modelling stormwater contaminants sources in urban catchments
- James Scouller(2012-2013)BE(Hons) candidate in Natural Resources Engineering,Monitoring hydrological and water quality budgets in living roof systems
- Nathaniel Claridge(2011-2012) BE(Hons) candidate in Civil Engineering,Structural considerations forliving roof technologies for the Christchurch Rebuild
- Luke Edwards(2011-2012)BE(Hons) candidate in Natural Resources Engineering,Hydroecological considerations forliving roof technologies for the Christchurch Rebuild
- JohnPaterson(2008-2009)BA BSc,Community Education in Urban Catchment Management to Rehabilitate Downstream Waterways
- Claire Shuker(2008-2009)BE(Hons) candidate in Natural Resources Engineering,Understanding the dynamics of contaminant transport from impermeable surfaces to urban waterways
- Jenna Hutchinson(2007-2008)BE(Hons) candidate in Natural Resources Engineering,Sediment Autopsies of Engineered Treatment Bioreactor using Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Nicola McHaffie(2006-2007)BE(Hons) candidate in Natural Resources Engineering,Geotechnical Analysis of Hydraulic Properties of Substrates for Engineered Treatment Wetlands at Stockton Mines, New Zealand
- Ellie Taffs(2006-2007)BE(Hons) candidate in Natural Resources Engineering and Bachelors Law,Quantifying Stormwater Contaminants in Water and Sediments in the Okeover,Christchurch
