Biplob Pramanik

Dr. Biplob Pramanik is a Senior Lecturer at RMIT University’s School of Engineering, specializing in Civil & Infrastructure Engineering. He directs the WETT Research Centre and holds an ARC DECRA fellowship. Previously, he worked at La Trobe University and the University of Wollongong. He obtained his PhD from RMIT in 2016. His research focuses on separation-based technologies for removing emerging pollutants like micro/nanoplastics, fatberg management, and resource recovery. He has attracted over $5.5M in research funds, with 140+ peer-reviewed publications and an H-index of 47.

**Education**: PhD in Civil Engineering from RMIT University (2016). **Research Interests**: Fatberg management, material fabrication for water treatment, and sustainable resource recovery. Key projects include developing bio-based coatings for FOG control, novel membranes for nanoplastic removal, and corrosion-resistant sewer coatings. He supervises research in wastewater heat recovery, brine management, and biotechnological solutions for industrial emissions.

**Awards**: ARC DECRA Fellow. **Grants & Funding**: Over $5.5M secured. **Labs/Teams**: Director of the WETT Research Centre. **Advising**: Supervises 39+ research projects, focusing on wastewater treatment innovations and critical mineral recovery.