Possui doutorado em Engenharia Civil - Queensland University of Technology (1987). Atualmente é prof. titular - Queensland University of Technology. Tem experiência na área de Engenharia Sanitária, com ênfase em Engenharia Sanitária, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: urban area, water, stormwater, heavy metals e pollutant.
doctorate at Engenharia Civil from Queensland University of Technology (1987). Has experience in Sanitary Engineering, focusing on Sanitary Engineering, acting on the following subjects: urban area, water, stormwater, heavy metals and pollutant.