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Associate Professor Shihu Hu is an environmental scientist and engineer at The University of Queensland, affiliated with the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology and the Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation. As an ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellow, he bridges academic research with practical water technology translation, managing industry projects exceeding $15M in collaboration with Australian and international water utilities.
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland
- Master of Environmental Engineering, The University of Queensland
His research focuses on anaerobic oxidation of methane and its integration with nitrogen and metal cycles. He has pioneered novel processes for sulfide control, carbon and nutrient recovery, and biofilm reactor systems, with publications in Nature, Science, and Water Research. Recent work explores electromicrobiology, CO2 electroreduction, and stormwater bioretention.
His 15 most recent articles (2024-2025) span topics including membrane biofilm reactors, methane oxidation, metal bioleaching, and smart sensor applications in sewer systems. These works emphasize environmental biotechnology, biochemical engineering, and sustainable water management.
Scientific awards include 10+ collaborative R&D accolades from the Australian Water Association and UQ, recognizing innovations in regional wastewater treatment, anammox facilities, and methane mitigation. He serves on the Executive Committee of ACWEB and co-leads the Urban Utilities Innovation Centre since 2014.
As a supervisor, he leads 13 current PhD/MPhil projects and has mentored 14 completed students, often collaborating with Prof. Zhiguo Yuan and Dr. Jianhua Guo. His affiliations include the International Water Association and Advances in Water Treatment research platforms.
