Professor William Clarke
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William Clarke

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Background

Prof Bill Clarke (Schools of Civil and Chemical Engineering) has an extensive publication record in methods for accelerating the solubilisation and digestion of solid organic waste, measuring landfill emissions and the ingress of O2 and subsequent composting of waste in landfills, the utilisation of waste as a carbon source for H2S production in the mineral processing industry, on-site digestion of combined wastewater and solid organic waste and the fate of pathogens, heavy metals and POPs in organic treatment processes. He was an Associate Editor of Waste Management (2008-13) and is on the Managing Board of the International Waste Working Group.

Availability

Professor William Clarke is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Engineering Environmental biotechnology Environmental engineering

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Organic solid and liquid waste degradation processes

    Organic solid and liquid waste degradation processes, including anaerobic digestion, vermicomposting and trickle flow processes for refractory organic compounds; and Measurement modelling of multicomponent systems involving biological reactions.

Search Professor William Clarke’s works on UQ eSpace

107 works between 1990 and 2024
All (107) Journal Article (70) Book Chapter (5) Conference Publication (32)

81 - 100 of 107 works

2003

Conference Publication

The mobility of tributylin in dredged sediments

Wong, L. T., Tan, H. L., Lockington, D. A., Clarke, W. P. and Day, R. A. (2003). The mobility of tributylin in dredged sediments. Geo-Environmental Engineering, Singapore, 9-10 December 2003. Singapore: CI-Premier Conference Organisation.

The mobility of tributylin in dredged sediments

2003

Conference Publication

Characterisation of spatial and temporal profiles in packed-column biofilm reactor for shale retorting process wastewater treatment

Ho, N. M., Clarke, W. P. and Sly, L. I. (2003). Characterisation of spatial and temporal profiles in packed-column biofilm reactor for shale retorting process wastewater treatment. Biofilm Symposium 2003, Cape Town, South Africa, 14-18 September 2003. South Africa: International Water Association.

Characterisation of spatial and temporal profiles in packed-column biofilm reactor for shale retorting process wastewater treatment

2003

Journal Article

A dynamic mathematical model for sequential leach bed anaerobic digestion of organic fraction of municipal solid waste

Nopharatana, Annop, Pullammanappallil, Pratap C. and Clarke, William P. (2003). A dynamic mathematical model for sequential leach bed anaerobic digestion of organic fraction of municipal solid waste. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 13 (1), 21-33. doi: 10.1016/S1369-703X(02)00097-9

A dynamic mathematical model for sequential leach bed anaerobic digestion of organic fraction of municipal solid waste

2003

Conference Publication

Development of a waste water treatment process of the Stuart Oil Shale Project

Ho, N. M., Clarke, W. P., Sly, L. I. and Picaro, P. (2003). Development of a waste water treatment process of the Stuart Oil Shale Project. Innovations in Water OZwater Convention & Exhibition, Perth, Western Australia, 6-10 April 2003. NSW, Australia: Australian Water Association.

Development of a waste water treatment process of the Stuart Oil Shale Project

2003

Conference Publication

The hydrolytic efficiency of biofilms on organic solids in anaerobic environments

Clarke, W. P., Song, H. and Blackall, L. L. (2003). The hydrolytic efficiency of biofilms on organic solids in anaerobic environments. Sardinia 2003 - Ninth International Waste Management and Landfm, Italy, 6-10 October 2003. Italy: Grafiche Ghiani.

The hydrolytic efficiency of biofilms on organic solids in anaerobic environments

2003

Conference Publication

Effect of particle retention time on the anaerobic digestion of organic solids

Song, H., Clarke, W. P. and Blackall, L. L. (2003). Effect of particle retention time on the anaerobic digestion of organic solids. ORBIT 2003 Organic Recovery and Biological Treatment, Perth, Australia, 30 april - 2 May 2003. Australia: Murdoch University.

Effect of particle retention time on the anaerobic digestion of organic solids

2003

Journal Article

The treatment of domestic wastewater using small-scale vermicompost filter beds

Taylor, M., Clarke, W. P. and Greenfield, P. F. (2003). The treatment of domestic wastewater using small-scale vermicompost filter beds. Ecological Engineering, 21 (2-3), 197-203. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2003.12.003

The treatment of domestic wastewater using small-scale vermicompost filter beds

2003

Conference Publication

Relationship between the structure of the cellulolytic community and the rate of cellulose hydrolysis during an aerobic digestion

O'Sullivan, C. A., Burrell, P. C., Clarke, W. P. and Blackall, L. L. (2003). Relationship between the structure of the cellulolytic community and the rate of cellulose hydrolysis during an aerobic digestion. Biofilms 2003, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, 1-6 November 2003. Washington, DC, USA: American Society for Microbiology.

Relationship between the structure of the cellulolytic community and the rate of cellulose hydrolysis during an aerobic digestion

2002

Conference Publication

Molecular Analysis of an Anaerobic Cellulolytic Biomass

Burrell, P., O'Sullivan, C. A., Song, H., Clarke, W. and Blackall, L. (2002). Molecular Analysis of an Anaerobic Cellulolytic Biomass. The Australian Society for Microbiology Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne, Vic., September 2002. Melbourne, Vic.: The Australian Society for Microbiology.

Molecular Analysis of an Anaerobic Cellulolytic Biomass

2001

Journal Article

Cellulolytic activity in leachate during leach-bed anaerobic digestion of municipal solid waste

Lai, TE, Nopharatana, A, Pullammanappallil, PC and Clarke, WP (2001). Cellulolytic activity in leachate during leach-bed anaerobic digestion of municipal solid waste. Bioresource Technology, 80 (3), 205-210. doi: 10.1016/S0960-8524(01)00088-8

Cellulolytic activity in leachate during leach-bed anaerobic digestion of municipal solid waste

2000

Journal Article

Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials

Kim, Chang Gyun, Clarke, William P. and Lockington, David (2000). Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 17 (SUPPL.), 215-220.

Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials

2000

Journal Article

Determination of retardation coefficients of sulfolane and thiolane on soils by Kow-Koc and solubility parameter, batch and column experiments

Kim, C. G., Clarke, W. P. and Lockington, D. A. (2000). Determination of retardation coefficients of sulfolane and thiolane on soils by Kow-Koc and solubility parameter, batch and column experiments. Environmental Geology, 39 (7), 741-749. doi: 10.1007/s002540050488

Determination of retardation coefficients of sulfolane and thiolane on soils by Kow-Koc and solubility parameter, batch and column experiments

2000

Journal Article

Preliminary determination of pollutants plume in groundwater at hazardous solid waste disposal site by employing CPT and rig

Kim, C. G., Lockington, D., Clarke, W. P. and Kim, C. W. (2000). Preliminary determination of pollutants plume in groundwater at hazardous solid waste disposal site by employing CPT and rig. Environmental Technology, 21 (1), 17-30. doi: 10.1080/09593332108618145

Preliminary determination of pollutants plume in groundwater at hazardous solid waste disposal site by employing CPT and rig

2000

Journal Article

Cost-benefit analysis of introducing technology to rapidly degrade municipal solid waste.

Clarke, William P. (2000). Cost-benefit analysis of introducing technology to rapidly degrade municipal solid waste.. Waste Management and Research, 18 (6), 510-524. doi: 10.1034/j.1399-3070.2000.00157.x

Cost-benefit analysis of introducing technology to rapidly degrade municipal solid waste.

1999

Journal Article

Degradation of unsorted municipal solid waste by a leach-bed process

Chugh, S., Chynoweth, D. P., Clarke, W., Pullammanappallil, P. and Rudolph, V. (1999). Degradation of unsorted municipal solid waste by a leach-bed process. Bioresource Technology, 69 (2), 103-115. doi: 10.1016/S0960-8524(98)00182-5

Degradation of unsorted municipal solid waste by a leach-bed process

1999

Journal Article

Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials

Kim, Chang Gyun, Clarke, William P. and Lockington, David (1999). Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 16 (2), 215-220.

Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials

1999

Journal Article

Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials

Kim, Chang Gyun, Clarke, William P. and Lockington, David (1999). Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 16 (2), 215-220. doi: 10.1007/BF02706839

Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials

1999

Conference Publication

Quantification of cellulose activity using cellulose-azure

Lai, T., Pullammanappallil, P. and Clarke, W. P. (1999). Quantification of cellulose activity using cellulose-azure. Environmental Engineering Research Event 1999, Castlemaine, Vic., Aust., 23-26 November 1999. Melbourne: EERE 1999.

Quantification of cellulose activity using cellulose-azure

1999

Journal Article

Feasibility test of biological degradation of heterocyclic sulfur compounds in anaerobic state

Kim, C. G., Clarke, W. P. and Lockington, D. (1999). Feasibility test of biological degradation of heterocyclic sulfur compounds in anaerobic state. Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering, 34 (4), 899-918. doi: 10.1080/10934529909376872

Feasibility test of biological degradation of heterocyclic sulfur compounds in anaerobic state

1999

Journal Article

Comparison on HPLC and PT/ATD/GC application on determination of Thiolane in groundwater

Kim, C. G. and Clarke, W. P. (1999). Comparison on HPLC and PT/ATD/GC application on determination of Thiolane in groundwater. Environmental Engineering Research, 4 (2), 89-94.

Comparison on HPLC and PT/ATD/GC application on determination of Thiolane in groundwater

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2027
    ARC Training Centre in Bioplastics and Biocomposites
    ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2024
    Evaluation of a submersible fluorometric instrument to detect and monitor Trichodesmium in the GBR Lagoon
    Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Efficient PFAS removal from urban wastewater using a novel 2-step approach
    ARC Special Research Initiative - PFAS Remediation Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2019
    UHPLC-QTOF-MS for research on emerging chemical pollutants including PFAS
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    Quantifying natural GHG sources and sinks
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Grant Deed - To Establish Waste Management Centre
    Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Grant Deed to Establish Waste Management Centre
    Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Centre for Geoanalytical Mass Spectrometry (CGMS) - Achieving excellence in isotope geochemistry and geochronology
    UQ Research Facilities Infrastructure Grants
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Specialised odour component analysis to support development and optimisation of odour treatment technologies
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Stabilisation of mercury during bauxite digestion
    Rio Tinto Alcan
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Building a Gas Fermentation Facility for the Production of Fuels and Chemicals
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    A landfill cover that generates electricity: a Microbial Fuel Cell application
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Digestion of waste in biocells
    Queensland Government Smart Futures Research Partnerships Program
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2016
    Chair in Solid Waste Management and the Centre for Solid Waste Management
    Thiess Services Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2010
    A facility to characterise disinfection by-products and dissolved organic matter in potable water and potable water sources
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Fate of organic matter submerged by a sudden rise in reservoir water level
    Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority trading as Seqwater
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Water Quality and Environmental Analysis Facility
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Advanced environmental and process analysis facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Entering an application in RM
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2008
    An Optimally Integrated Treatment Process For Food Waste And Wastewater To Maximise Sustainability In A Decentralised Treatment Plant
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2006
    Landfill Based Rapid Anaerobic Digestion of Municipal Solid Waste
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Biomass Energy Project
    Australian Waste Services Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Supervision of Arthur Kollaras's PhD Thesis
    EDL Group Operations Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2005
    Development of a Trickle Filter for Treating Sour Water from Oil Shale Processing Plants
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Fundamental Knowledge Generation of Organic Solid Waste-Microorganism Interactions
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 1996
    The contribution of organic compounds to the formation of acid mine drainage in coal waste rock
    University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1998
    Kidston Gold Mines co-disposal of wastes research.
    Kidston Gold Mines Limited
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1999
    The fate and transport of organic compounds at the Willawong Liquid Waste Treatment Facility.
    Brisbane City Council
    Open grant

Availability

Professor William Clarke is:
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Enquiries

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  • anaerobic digestion
  • bio-commodities
  • landfills
  • organic waste
  • resource recovery
  • waste management

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