Thamer Mohammed (PhD Student)
University of Technology, Sydney

Project Title
On site remediation of micro pollutants from storm water for reuse.

Biography
Thamer has a background in chemical engineering, with a Bachelor degree from Baghdad University. He has also completed a Master Degree in Environmental Engineering Management from the University of Technology, Sydney. Thamer worked for Bega Cheese for six years as Technical Environmental Officer. He also for worked for two years as Quality Control Coordinator for Pure&Natural company and for two years as a chemical engineer in the petrochemical industry in Iraq.

Start Date
August 2008

Project Details
The scope of this research will include identification of contaminants of concern in Australian storm water and provide remediation solutions with effective on-site treatment practices. As Australia is entering a recycling era of storm water and waste water, it is essential to identify the emerging contaminants of concern in urban storm water for sustainable on-site remediation technology for large run-off volumes as well as appropriate on-site treatment methods. The use of geo-chemicals materials such as alkaline earth metal oxides and their composite mixture and oxide ferrichydrite in stormwater treatment would be advantageous for stormwater treatment and recycling.