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Bob Pagan
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Bob Pagan
Robert (Bob) Pagan received his undergraduate training in chemistry and subsequently worked as a teacher of science for a number of years.
During that time, his also gained some overseas teaching experience in Japan and Brazil.
Bob went on to obtain a Masters Degree in Biotechnology from the University of New South Wales and worked for many years in the biotechnology industry, including ten years with a small, innovative membrane research and development company.
During this time, Bob gained considerable experience in the areas of fermentation science, membrane science and laboratory analysis.
In particular, Bob developed expertise in ethanol fermentation to produce fuel ethanol, and the application of membrane technology to waste treatment and resource recovery.
Since 1993, Bob has been based at The University of Queensland, where he has been extensively involved in providing services to industry on matters related to environmental management; in particular Cleaner Production.
Projects managed by Bob have included: Cleaner Production and Eco-efficiency assessments for individual manufacturing companies; sector-wide Cleaner Production reviews for the metal casting and metal finishing industries; feasibility assessments of 'cleaner technologies' and cost-benefit analyses of waste management opportunities.
Bob teaches a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University on topics such as Cleaner Production, Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) and environmental impact assessment, and supervises student research projects.
In 1995, he established the group as the UNEP Working Group for Cleaner Production in the Food Industry.
The group's aim was to promote the adoption of Cleaner Production and to act as a clearing house for information related to Cleaner Production, environmental management and sustainability in the agri-food sector and others.
Bob is now semi-retired but holds a position as an Honorary Research Consultant with the group.