Michael is a Geomorphologist with over 18 years’ experience coordinating research and consultancy projects for clients such as water authorities, utility companies, local and state government. He also has over seven years’ experience in fluvial landscape process research, working on a variety of research projects funded by industry and the Australian Research Council. A Certified Environmental Practitioner and Specialist Geomorphologist (CEnvP), Michael specialises in waterway assessment and management (with specialist expertise in geomorphology and sedimentology). He has produced numerous international publications and has managed large-scale research and consultancy projects reporting to lead investigators, industry partners and clients. Michael sits on the Specialist Environmental Advisory Committee for the Certified Environmental Practitioner Scheme for Fluvial Geomorphologists practising in Australia and New Zealand. Michael has been engaged as part of multiple expert review teams assessing the environmental performance mine sites, government grant applications for river rehabilitation and technical advice for major roads projects.