Howard Fallowfield

Professor Howard Fallowfield is a faculty member at Flinders University, affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on aquatic microbial ecology, water quality, and wastewater treatment technologies. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Microbiology & Food Science from the University of Leeds and a PhD in freshwater microbial ecology from the University of Dundee.

His major research projects include high-rate algal ponds (HRAPs) for wastewater treatment, managed aquifer recharge systems, and microbial risk assessment of water resources. He has collaborated with organizations like the Australian Water Association and the Goyder Institute, contributing to sustainable water management solutions.

• Education:
• BSc (Hons) in Microbiology & Food Science, University of Leeds, UK
• PhD in Freshwater Microbial Ecology, University of Dundee, Scotland

Professor Fallowfield has received notable awards, including the 2020 Stormwater South Australia Excellence in Research award and the 2020 Australian University Teaching Citation. His work integrates microbial ecology with engineering solutions to address public health and environmental challenges.

He teaches courses on water quality, environmental health, and microbiology, and chairs the Oaklands Wetlands Governance Committee. His research emphasizes practical applications like HRAP design guidelines and algal-bacterial biofilm innovations for sustainable wastewater treatment.