Keith Osborne

Affiliation

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

Biography

Keith's current role is Senior Scientist - risk assessment and remediation, with specialisation in quantitative microbial risk assessment and bioremediation. Keith's background is in biochemical engineering with a 'double major' in biochemistry. His PhD is in environmental biotechnology. Keith has post-doctoral experience in quantitative microbial risk assessment of pathogens in drinking water, and bioremediation of acid-mine drainage. Keith has 23 years' experience of contributing science and technical expertise within the environment portfolio of NSW government, supporting policy development and regulatory decision making.