Dr. Liah Coggins

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Liah Coggins is an environmental engineer with 14 years of postgraduate experience, collaborating with industry on wastewater treatment and sustainability projects. Her research primarily focuses on the treatment of wastewater through waste stabilisation ponds, which are essential assets for understanding microbial community characterisation and hydrodynamic modelling. She has been involved in significant projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from these systems. Her expertise has led to technical developments, such as a remote-controlled boat for conducting bathymetric surveys of water bodies. This innovative approach has been successfully implemented in five major Australian water utilities, illustrating her commitment to bridging the gap between research and practical applications in environmental management. Coggins has published extensively, contributing to the understanding of waste stabilisation pond performance and its role in sustainable urban water management. Her recent involvement in projects such as the ARC Research Hub for Internet of Things Water highlights her focus on leveraging modern technology for environmental solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Conducting research and teaching in environmental engineering with a focus on wastewater treatment technologies.

Awards

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School of Engineering Teaching Excellence Commendation - Team

2021-11-01
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Faculty Teaching Commendation - Facilitation

2020-01-01
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Prescott Postgraduate Scholarship

2012-01-01

Courses

ENVE4402 Hydrology ENVE5502 Water Wastewater Engineering GENG1010 Introduction Engineering

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.