Study level

  • Honours

Faculty/School

Faculty of Engineering

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Topic status

We're looking for students to study this topic.

Research centre

Supervisors

Professor Yang Liu
Position
Professor and Chair of Sustainable Water Technologies
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Dr Kenn Lu
Position
Research Fellow in Microbial Ecology and Wastewater Microbiology
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Engineering

Overview

Landfill leachate, a highly polluted liquid, can pose serious risks to the environment and public health if not treated effectively. Without proper management, it can contaminate groundwater and surface water, threatening ecosystems and water resources.

This project focuses on using innovative bioreactors to treat landfill leachate efficiently and sustainably. By optimizing these reactors, we aim to remove harmful pollutants like ammonia, addressing a key challenge in managing high-strength wastewater. Your work will contribute to practical solutions for real-world environmental problems.

Research activities

As part of this project, you will:

  • set up and operate lab-scale bioreactors to treat landfill leachate from two Queensland sites
  • monitor water quality and analyze the treatment process
  • work with local city councils, connecting your research to real world challenges.

Outcomes

  • Hands-on experience with innovative wastewater treatment technologies.
  • Skills in setting up and running bioreactors, as well as analyzing water quality.
  • Opportunities to work on practical solutions while collaborating with industry partners.

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Contact

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