Stuart Khan
Professor Stuart Khan is a prominent civil engineering expert at the University of Sydney, known for his research on water management and treatment. He has recently gained attention for chairing an independent expert panel established by the EPA to provide scientific guidance on environmental issues related to wastewater and sewage treatment in Sydney.
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Professor Stuart Khan from Sydney University discussed the impact of rain on water quality.
Experts warn of heightened risk after rain
Australia· 2026-01-21
Professor Stuart Khan is a wastewater engineering expert who has headed the NSW Environmental Protection Authority’s panel investigating the grime balls.
Beach grime ball probe points to fatbergs that re-form after treatmentAustralia· 2025-10-24Professor Stuart Khan said the waterways were much cleaner than 30 to 50 years ago.
Where does your local rank?Australia· 2025-10-19
University of Sydney professor Stuart Khan says reduced expenditure could lead to water infrastructure lagging behind the demand for housing.
Would you pay more or boil your water?Australia· 2025-07-09
Professor Stuart Khan, head of civil engineering at the University of Sydney, says the system is reaching capacity, and using purified recycled drinking water beats the alternative.
Grime ball incidents could be combatted by drinking recycled waterAustralia· 2025-05-29
Professor Stuart Khan is the head of civil engineering at the University of Sydney and chairs the EPA's wastewater expert panel.
Sydney sewage to blame for debris balls that closed beachesAustralia· 2025-04-04