Richard Lim

Richard Lim is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). His research focuses on ecotoxicology, aquatic systems, and environmental pollution, with particular expertise in pesticides, heavy metals, endocrine disruptors, and limnology. He has contributed to over 130 peer-reviewed publications and led numerous funded projects addressing water quality, sewage treatment efficacy, and ecological risk assessment.

Key research interests include assessing contaminant impacts on aquatic ecosystems, developing bioassay methods for toxicity evaluation, and exploring the effects of anthropogenic activities on stream health and wetland systems. His work bridges ecological and engineering disciplines, collaborating with researchers to improve effluent treatment technologies and environmental management strategies.

Notable articles highlight innovations in ecotoxicological indices (e.g., SPEARherbicides), wastewater treatment effectiveness, and river ecosystem health assessments. Lim’s research also emphasizes practical applications, such as optimizing environmental flow regimes and mitigating pollution from agricultural and industrial sources.

Funded projects span topics like endocrine disrupting chemicals, pesticide mixtures, and salinity impacts in coal seam gas operations. His collaborative approach integrates field studies, mesocosm experiments, and advanced analytical techniques (e.g., LC-MS/MS).