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Professor Steven Kenway is a distinguished water leader at The University of Queensland's Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. With extensive experience spanning research, industry, and government sectors, his work focuses on urban water security, water-energy nexus, and circular economy principles. He has developed foundational concepts in urban metabolism theory and has secured over $8 million in research funding since 2005.
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Professor Kenway's research spans environmental, chemical and civil engineering, natural resources management, and urban planning. His work addresses critical urban water challenges including net zero carbon water cycles, hybrid/decentralized systems performance, and sustainable urban design. He has demonstrated how 9% of Australia's energy use is influenced by urban water systems, establishing vital connections between water management and energy consumption.
His recent publications reveal strong trends in water-energy nexus research, urban metabolism applications, and water-sensitive urban design. These works examine household water-energy connections, urban infill development impacts, climate adaptation strategies, and decarbonization pathways for water systems. His research increasingly focuses on practical implementation of theoretical frameworks through stakeholder collaboration and real-world testing.
Professor Kenway is a regular plenary and invited keynote presenter at peak international forums including the World Water Forum, World Water Congress, World Water Week and Singapore International Water Week. His presentations help disseminate research findings to global policy and practice communities.
He has secured and delivered substantial research funding (over $8m since 2005), with major projects for the Asian Development Bank, Water Research Foundation (USA), and CRC Water Sensitive Cities. His supervision includes numerous PhD and MPhil students through The University of Queensland's research programs.
Professor Kenway catalyzed and led the creation of the Industrial Ecology Virtual Laboratory (IELab), a game-changing e-research infrastructure valued at approximately $4 million. His work with the CRC Water Sensitive Cities has developed new designs for urban precincts serving up to 10,000 people, demonstrating how cities can become more liveable, water-sensitive and energy-efficient through integrated water management approaches.
