EDUCATION

Currently doing PhD through Research at Queensland University of Technology under the supervision of Professor Lidia Morawska, PhD – Director, International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health (WHO CC for Air Quality and Health) and Co-Director – Australia, Australia – China Centre for Air Quality Science and Management.

Research field is the occurrence of microbial contamination in buildings caused by energy efficient technology, operation and design.

QUALIFICATION HISTORY

• Certified Air Systems Cleaning Specialist – National Air Duct Cleaners Association USA
• Certified Ventilation Inspector – National Air Duct Cleaners Association USA
• Certified Ventilation System Mould Remediator – National Air Duct Cleaners Association USA
• Certified Bio-recovery Technician – American Bio-recovery Association
• Certified Water Restoration Technician – Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification USA
• Certified Applied Microbial Remediation – Technician Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification USA
• Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant – American Council for Accredited Certification

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

• 2005 – 2006 Founder and Victorian State President – Australian Institute of Hotel Engineering
• 2006- 2008 Region 11 (Oceania) Coordinator – National Air Duct Cleaners Association USA
• 2008 – 2009 Group Convenor – AIRAH* HVAC Hygiene Special Interest Group
• 2009 – 2011 Board of Directors – *Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air-conditioning & Heating
• 2012 – Present Founder & President – Indoor Environmental Quality Association

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Extensive experience in the assessment, cleaning and remediation of contaminated Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and buildings.

Contamination types include but are not limited to,

• Radioactive Isotopes
• Perchlorates
• Asbestos
• Infectious Diseases (Viruses)
• Mould
• Bacteria
• General dust and particulate
• Lead dust
• Heavy metals
• Synthetic mineral fibres