Wendy Timms

Senior Engineer-Scientist, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales

Dr Wendy Timms has gained considerable attention for her research on aquitards in groundwater systems of the Murray-Darling Basin and in North America.

Her research has targeted key unknowns that are critical to achieving sustainable groundwater development and water quality protection.

Through her membership of the International Association of Hydrogeologists she has actively sought to raise awareness of groundwater issues and provide ongoing development opportunities for groundwater professionals and students.

Since heading the groundwater business unit at the Water Research Laboratory since 2003, Dr Timms has worked closely with industry and government.

Her specialist research interests are in clay aquitards, accelerated gravity permeameter techniques and hydrochemical and isotopic techniques for tracing leakage.

Dr Timms will use this expertise as lead of NCGRT’s sub-program on characterising aquifers and aquitards.

Chief Investigator Program 1. Email Wendy Timms