Dr Zach Powell
Research Manager (Melbourne)
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Quals:PhD(Chem), MSc(EnviSaf;Health), BSc(Chem;AppChem)
Zach is a Research Manager at Water Research Australia, based in Melbourne. With a PhD in ocean chemistry from the University of Otago, Zach brings a wealth of expertise spanning technical, scientific, and policy roles across government departments in Victoria and New Zealand.
His diverse experience includes providing public health guidance on managing environmental hazards, developing urban water management policy, and serving as a technical-policy lead in reducing bushfire risks caused by powerlines. As a program manager for a government-NGO partnership, Zach also contributed to the development and launch of a satellite designed to measure global methane emissions. Additionally, he has worked in various laboratory roles, further strengthening his scientific foundation.
At WaterRA, Zach is driven by a passion for bridging technical disciplines and using science to shape policies that deliver positive outcomes for human health and the environment.