| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Nawi, N. SM., Lau, W. J., Goh, P. S., Chew, J. W., Gray, S., Yusof, N., & Ismail, A. F. (240401). The impacts of 2D graphene oxide on selective and substrate layer of TFC membrane: A critical review on fabrication techniques and performance in water treatment. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 12(2), |
| 2023 | Obayomi, K. S., Lau, S. Y., Danquah, M. K., Zhang, J., Chiong, T., Meunier, L., Gray, S. R., & Rahman, M. M. (231015). Green synthesis of graphene-oxide based nanocomposites for efficient removal of methylene blue dye from wastewater. Desalination, 564 |
| 2023 | Yang, G., Ng, D., Huang, Z., Zhang, J., Gray, S., & Xie, Z. (230401). Janus hollow fibre membranes with intrusion anchored structure for robust desalination and leachate treatment in direct contact membrane distillation. Desalination, 551 |
| 2023 | Pang, H., Zhang, J., Allinson, M., Gray, S., & Scales, P. J. (230401). A chemical credit framework to predict the removal performance of organic chemicals of concern from water through an ozonation process. Water Research, 232 |
| 2023 | Khoo, Y. S., Lau, W. J., Lai, G. S., Gray, S., & Ismail, A. F. (230301). Deposition of inorganic nanoparticles on the RO membrane surface via a simple and environmentally friendly approach based on surface mineralization. Desalination, 549 |
| 2023 | Zhang, J., Gao, L., Bergmann, D., Bulatovic, T., Surapaneni, A., & Gray, S. (230101). Review of influence of critical operation conditions on by-product/intermediate formation during thermal destruction of PFAS in solid/biosolids. Science of the Total Environment, 854 |
| 2022 | Gautam, R. K., Valente, R., Abbas, H., Bui, A., More, N., Gray, S., Muthukumaran, S., & Navaratna, D. (220801). Recovery of biomethane from a submerged anaerobic membrane bioreactor treating domestic wastewater blended with semi-solid organic wastes discharged from residential establishments. Environmental Technology and Innovation, 27 |
| 2022 | Dong, Y., Wu, H., Yang, F., & Gray, S. (220715). Cost and efficiency perspectives of ceramic membranes for water treatment. Water Research, 220 |
| 2022 | Pang, H., Dorian, B., Gao, L., Xie, Z., Cran, M., Muthukumaran, S., Sidiroglou, F., Gray, S., & Zhang, J. (220625). Remediation of poly-and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminated soil using gas fractionation enhanced technology. Science of the Total Environment, 827 |
| 2022 | Cran, M., Gray, S., Schmidt, J., & Gao, L. (220201). Root cause analysis for membrane system validation failure at a full-scale recycled water treatment plant. Desalination, 523 |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Water treatment
- Desalination
- Water recycling
- Water management
- Industry-focused research
Not available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Stephen Gray
Professor Stephen Gray has had a focus on water and membrane research for over 30 years.
He is part of research teams that:
- are working towards commercialisation of membrane distillation
- have introduced ceramic membranes to Australian industry
- are working to demonstrate membrane integrity monitoring technology.
In the field of membrane fabrication he has projects that span:
- nanocomposite UF membranes for increased abrasion resistance
- nanocomposite pervaporation membranes for niche applications
- ceramic membranes for desalination
- small pore size metal membranes.
In 2013 he was recognised as Thought Leader in Lux Research's international review of water research. He is currently a Co-Editor in Chief of the Water Reuse journal (IWA Publishing), and is on the editorial board of the Water Research and Desalination journals.
Qualifications
- PhD (Chemical Engineering) University of Melbourne, 1992
- BE (Chemical Engineering) University of Melbourne, 1985
Key publications
Stephen has over 382 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Stephen's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Journal article (showing 10 of 224)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2021
|
Increasing Viability of Wastewater Desalination in Regional Victoria (Horsham).
From: Future Drought Fund: Natural Resource Management Drought Resilience Program
Other investigators: Dr Peter Sanciolo, Dr Ashok Sharma, Aspr Shobha Muthukumaran, Dr Dimuth Navaratna
For period: 2021-2022
|
$50,000 |
2019
|
PFASs/CECs removal by oxidation and boosted adsorption-second stage: enhancement of adsorption, adsorbent separation and fluorine reuse
From: South East Water
Other investigators: Dr Jianhua Zhang
For period: 2019-2021
|
Not disclosed |
2017
|
Pilot Plant Evaluation of a Novel Bio-membrane Waste Water Treatment Process
From: ARC - Industrial Transformation Research Hubs, Institute of Sustainability and Innovation, PVC (Research and Research Training), Akvotek Grant
Other investigators: Aspr Shobha Muthukumaran
For period: 2017-2020
|
$646,383 |
|
Cost-effective implementation of WSUD approaches to manage stormwater quality and quantity
From: Water Research Australia Limited
Other investigators: Dr Ashok Sharma
For period: 2017-2020
|
Not disclosed |
Supervision of research students at VU
Not available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | Master of Applied Research | Associate supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (2) | Principal supervisor |
| Master of Applied Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 4 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Masters by Research | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | Masters by Research | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Master of Applied Research | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (10) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (4) | Associate supervisor |
| Masters by Research (1) | Principal supervisor |
| Masters by Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
| Master of Applied Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 - Present |
Honorary Professor
|
Victoria University |
| Jan 2018 - Dec 2023 |
Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities
|
Victoria University |
| May 2006 - Dec 2017 |
Director, Institute of Sustainability and Innovation
|
Victoria University |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jan 2024 -
Present
|
Honorary Professor
Victoria University |
| Jan 2018 -
Dec 2023
|
Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities
Victoria University |
| May 2006 -
Dec 2017
|
Director, Institute of Sustainability and Innovation
Victoria University |
Key industry, community & government roles
| Dates | Role | Department/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 - May 2006 |
Team Leader Urban Water
|
CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology |
| Sep 2002 - Aug 2004 |
Principal Research Scientist
|
CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology |
| Jul 1999 - Sep 2002 |
Principal Research Scientist
|
CSIRO Molecular Science |
| Jul 1996 - Jun 1999 |
Senior Research Scientist
|
CSIRO Chemicals and Polymers |
| Jan 2011 - Oct 2019 |
Editor
|
Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination (IWA) |
| Jan 2008 - Oct 2019 |
Water Research, Associate
|
Editor |
| Jan 2010 - Oct 2019 |
Editorial Board Member
|
Desalination |
| Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 |
Editorial Board Member
|
Water, Journal of the AWA |
| Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 |
Editorial Board Member
|
Membranes (mdpi), |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Aug 2004 - May 2006 |
Team Leader Urban Water
CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology |
| Sep 2002 - Aug 2004 |
Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology |
| Jul 1999 - Sep 2002 |
Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO Molecular Science |
| Jul 1996 - Jun 1999 |
Senior Research Scientist
CSIRO Chemicals and Polymers |
| Jan 2011 - Oct 2019 |
Editor
Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination (IWA) |
| Jan 2008 - Oct 2019 |
Water Research, Associate
Editor |
| Jan 2010 - Oct 2019 |
Editorial Board Member
Desalination |
| Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 |
Editorial Board Member
Water, Journal of the AWA |
| Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 |
Editorial Board Member
Membranes (mdpi), |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2014 |
Vice Chancellors Peak Award For Excellence in Research and Research Training - Victoria University |
| 2013 |
Thought Leader - Lux Research |
| 2012 |
Citation Award for Excellence in Research and Research Training Research Team (Food Research; 2012) - Victoria University |
| 2011 |
Peak Award for Excellence in Research and Research Training Research Team (Water Resources) - Victoria University |
| 2010 |
Collaborative Cluster Project, Cluster Project Leader, Advance membrane technologies, 2007 - 2010 - Victoria University |
Professional memberships
- President, Aseanian Membrane Society- 2018-2019
- Member, Australian Water Association-current
- Member, International Water Association- current
- Member, International Desalination Association- current
- Board member, Water Research Australia 2021-2024
- Co Editor-in-Chief, Water Reuse journal
- Associate Editor, Water Research journal
- Editorial Board Desalination, Desalination journal
- Member, AWA Strategic Advisory Committee
