Understanding air quality in Victoria using science

We are pleased to invite you to the next seminar in our Environmental Science Series.  

Join us during National Science Week on Friday 16 August 2024 to learn how EPA Victoria uses science to understand air quality.  

Victoria’s Chief Environmental Scientist will lead our panel, discussing: 

• our role in monitoring air quality 
• insights into what we monitor, and why 
• EPA’s air monitoring capabilities and equipment 
• how our measurements can be used to better manage and reduce air pollution impacts. 

We’ll livestream the event and end with a Q&A panel session.  

Host: Professor Mark Patrick Taylor - Chief Environmental Scientist, EPA Victoria 

Mark is Victoria’s Chief Environmental Scientist. He has held the position of Professor of Environmental Science and Human Health at Macquarie University. He specialises in environmental contamination and the risks it can pose. 

Kerry Quinton – Air Operation Manager, EPA Victoria 

Kerry is a technical expert in air operations and air monitoring. Her role involves coordinating EPA’s air monitoring network maintenance and ensuring data is reporting live to AirWatch. Kerry also represents EPA on the Australia-wide Methods for Examinations of Air committee. 

Dr Rosemary Fedele – Air Scientist, EPA Victoria  

In her role as air quality scientist at EPA Victoria, Rosemary provides advice on the impacts of air pollution on the environment. She has a PhD in atmospheric science with more than 17 years' experience in air related research and regulation. 

Dr Melita Keywood – Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO 

Melita has 28 years of experience in aerosol research and has authored 100 peer reviewed journal publications. She holds a PhD in environmental geochemistry and is a Science Leader for Climate and Atmosphere at CSIRO.