Michael Thomas
Login to view DISC.Program Lead Circular Economy at Intelligent Water Networks (IWN)
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
Dr. Michael Thomas is the R&D Lead at Barwon Water and Program Lead for the Intelligent Water Networks Circular Economy initiative. A PhD graduate from UNSW, he was recently named the AWA Victorian Water Professional of the Year, recognized for driving innovation in areas like smart networks, emerging contaminants, and climate change resilience.
Read the full overview →Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Program Lead Circular Economy
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
Personality Overview
How Michael shows up
Behavioral traits and communication patterns that shape how this person evaluates opportunities, builds trust, and makes decisions in professional settings.
Priorities
Topics Michael cares about
Circular Economy
He leads the Circular Economy program for the Intelligent Water Network (IWN) and has launched a podcast series on the topic to promote sustainable, innovative practices.
Water Innovation
As R&D Lead at Barwon Water, he manages a large portfolio of innovation projects focused on emerging contaminants, smart water networks, and biosolids management.
Career
Work history
6-2022
Program Lead Circular Economy
Intelligent Water Networks (IWN)
1-2017
Research & Development, Partnerships
Barwon Water
5-2016 - 10-2016
Independent Consultant
Deloitte
1-2015 - 9-2023
Senior Fellow Center for Climate & Security
The Center for Climate and Security
1-2014 - 6-2016
Project Manager
Department of Defence of Australia
In the press
Media appearances
The Ripple Effect | Intelligent Water Networks. Featured in Intelligent Water Networks (IWN) website
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Education
2011 - 2016
PhD
UNSW
2007 - 2007
Master's degree
UNSW
Social presence
Behavioral profile
DISC profile (public)
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