ProfessorMark Milke

My research spans a wide range of topics in solid waste management, civil engineering systems, and engineering education. I am currently seconded to the Ngai Tahu Research Centre as technical lead in the development of concepts in the book Smart Markets for Water Resources: A Manual for Implementation. We show how a share & exchange system can set prices that reflect variable environmental impacts, and so protect the environment in an economically efficient way. 

I have moved increasingly into civil engineering systems because complex problems require systems tools and systems thinking. I am Editor-in-Chief for the international research journal Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems, and have edited a number of special issues including one on resilience and another on people-centred systems.  I maintain a blog on LinkedIn with journal and editorial matters: Editor's Corner-- Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems Journal: Company Page Admin | LinkedIn

Research is needed to improve engineering learning. The value of new research is lessened when it takes 20 years for practice to change because of weak learning at universities or in practice.  I am a member of Engineering New Zealand's Standards and Accreditation Board responsible for review of engineering education.

I have been a Chartered Professional Engineer for many years and am active in peer review of landfills, serving as a link between faciilty operators and consenting authorities.  I continue to keep up-to-date on solid waste management topics, particularly with landfills.