Dr Steven Lucas
| Steven.Lucas@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Office | IDC 218, Industry Development Centre (idc) |
Biography
My expertise lies in wastewater reuse to land, the associated impacts of wastewater quality on soil structure and contaminant export to natural waterways. The ability to maintain soil structure for a woodlot irrigated with municipal effluent of variable chemical composition was the focus of my PhD thesis. The impact of sodium on clay particle behaviour was used as a surrogate for predicting the impact of irrigation/rainfall events (of differing quality) on soil structure comprising different sodium percentages. Wider research interests include integrated water cycle management, contaminant export from non-sewered areas and soil/water interactions and processes.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Newcastle, 2006
Research
Research keywords
- Environmental Management
- Soil chemistry
- Water systems
Research expertise
Integrated water cycle management, water systems process and simulation, soil chemistry, environmental management
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 090799 | Environmental Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | 40 |
| 050299 | Environmental Science And Management Not Elsewhere Classified | 40 |
| 040399 | Geology Not Elsewhere Classified | 20 |
Teaching
Teaching expertise
Online teaching
Teaching interests
Water and soil science
Programs
- Master of Environmental and Business Management
- Master of Environmental Management
- Master of Science Management
Courses
