Doctor John Bavor

Doctor John Bavor

Adjunct Professor,
Dean's Unit, School of Science

Biography

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • Dean's Unit, School of Science

Contact

Email: J.Bavor@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone: (02) 4570 1423
Mobile:
Location: K12.G.74
Hawkesbury

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Publications

Chapters in Books

  • Bavor, J. and Shinen, B. (2016), 'Application of vivianite nanoparticle technology for management of heavy metal contamination in wetland and linked mining systems in Mongolia', Natural and Constructed Wetlands: Nutrients, Heavy Metals and Energy Cycling, and Flow, Springer 9783319389264.
  • Bavor, J. and Genson-Torrefranca, I. (2016), 'Challenges in geographic information system and erosion model application in watershed management : the Bohol Watershed, Philippines', Watershed and River Basin Management, Trivent 9786158034043.
  • Bavor, J. and Shinen, B. (2015), 'Assessment of immobilisation and biological availability of iron phosphate nanoparticle-treated metals in wetland sediments', The Role of Natural and Constructed Wetlands in Nutrient Cycling and Retention on the Landscape, Springer 9783319081762.
  • Bavor, J. (2010), 'Application of constructed wetlands in recycling, agriculture and agroforestry : water management for changing flow regimes', Water and Nutrient Management in Natural and Constructed Wetlands, Springer 9789048195848.
  • Bavor, J. and Waters, M. (2008), 'Buffering performance in a papyrus-dominated wetland system of the Kenyan portion of the Lake Victoria Basin', Wastewater Treatment, Plant Dynamics and Management in Constructed and Natural Wetlands, Springer 9781402082344.
  • Bavor, J. and Waters, M. (2008), 'Pollutant transformation performance and model development in African wetland systems : large catchment extrapolation', Wastewater Treatment, Plant Dynamics and Management in Constructed and Natural Wetlands, Springer 9781402082344.
  • Maheshwari, B., Sakadevan, K. and Bavor, J. (2004), 'Phosphorous and nitrogen availability in agricultural soil irrigated with recycled water.', Waste Management, Science Publications 1578083230.

Journal Articles

  • Nguyen, N., Hai, P., My My, V., Men, D., Trung, L. and Bavor, J. (2021), 'Improving product added-value from shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) waste by using enzymatic hydrolysis and response surface methodology', Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, vol 30, no 7 , pp 880 - 892.
  • Haarstad, K. and Bavor, J. (2017), 'Phosphorus recycling from wastes', Journal of Environmental Protection, vol 8, no 8 , pp 831 - 843.
  • Haarstad, K., Bavor, J. and M?hlum, T. (2012), 'Organic and metallic pollutants in water treatment and natural wetlands : a review', Water Science and Technology, vol 65, no 1 , pp 76 - 99.
  • Haarstad, K., Bavor, J. and Roseth, R. (2012), 'Pesticides in greenhouse runoff, soil and plants : a screening', Open Environmental and Biological Monitoring Journal, vol 5 , pp 1 - 13.
  • Vohla, C., Koiv, M., Bavor, J., Chazarenc, F. and Mander, U. (2011), 'Filter materials for phosphorus removal from wastewater in treatment wetlands-A review', Ecological Engineering, vol 37, no 1 , pp 70 - 89.
  • Fu, N., Peiris, P., Markham, J. and Bavor, J. (2009), 'A novel co-culture process with Zymomonas mobilis and Pichia stipitis for efficient ethanol production on glucose/xylose mixtures', Enzyme and Microbial Technology, vol 45, no 3 , pp 210 - 217.
  • Dlamini, A., Peiris, P., Bavor, J. and Kailasapathy, K. (2009), 'Rheological characteristics of an exopolysaccaride produced by a strain of Klebsiella oxytoca', Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, vol 107, no 3 , pp 272 - 274.
  • Dlamini, A., Peiris, P., Bavor, J. and Kailasapathy, K. (2007), 'Characterization of the exopolysaccharide produced by a whey utilizing strain of Klebsiella oxytoca', African journal of biotechnology, vol 6, no 22 , pp 2603 - 2611.

Conference Papers

  • Bavor, J. (2018), 'Constructed wetlands for atmospheric gaseous pollutant management : how important is foliar uptake', International Specialist Conference on Wetland Systems in Water Pollution Control, Valencia, Spain.
  • Haarstad, K. and Bavor, J. (2016), 'Phosphorus recycling from wetland filters and other wastes', IWA Specialist Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control, Gdansk, Poland.
  • Bavor, J. (2015), 'Environmental engineering with a touch of green : effective water resource management using soft options and imagination', International Conference on Environment, Livelihood and Services, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Margate, D. and Bavor, J. (2014), 'Evaluating agricultural sustainability in tropical watersheds : an integrated geographical approach', World Congress of Soil Science, Jeju, South Korea.
  • Manguerra, J., Margate, D. and Bavor, J. (2010), 'Soil erosion as an indicator of agricultural sustainability in tropical watersheds', World Congress of Soil Science, Brisbane, Qld..

Other Publications

  • 2016, 'LWR/2004/078 Evaluation and Adoption of Improved Farming Practices on Soil and Water Resources, Bohol Island, the Philippines', Report
  • 2012, 'Evaluation and Adoption of Improved Farming Practices on Soil and Water Resources, Bohol Island, Philippines', Report

Previous Projects

Title: Integrated Watershed Management for Sustainable Soil & Water Resources Management of the Inabanga Watershed, Bohol Island, Philippines
Funder:
  • Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACRG)
Western Researchers: John Bavor, X, Basant Maheshwari and Tony Haigh
Years: 2002-07-01 - 2006-06-30
ID: P0011012
Title: Strengthening the quality management of shrimp aquaculture through monitoring, training, regulating and inspection [Site Visit] [via Hassall & Associates]
Funder:
  • Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) (non ACRG)
Western Researchers: John Bavor
Years: 2006-07-26 - 2006-08-31
ID: P0015284
Title: Evaluation and adoption of improved farming practices on soil and water resources, Bohol Island, the Philippines
Funder:
  • Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACRG)
Western Researchers: John Bavor, Surendra Shrestha and Bronwyn Davies
Years: 2007-01-01 - 2016-02-28
ID: P0015319
Title: Improving Value-Added Product Recovery and Development from Vietnam Fishery Processing By-products
Funder:
  • Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) (non ACRG)
Western Researchers: John Bavor
Years: 2020-10-01 - 2022-03-31
ID: P00026657
Title: Colour for recycled water
Funder:
  • GHD Services Pty Ltd
Western Researchers: Minh Nguyen and John Bavor
Years: 2003-03-14 - 2003-12-31
ID: P0014048
Title: ACIAR Adoption Study for project LWR1/2001/003: Integrated Watershed Management for Sustainable Soil and Water Resources Management: Inabanga Watershed, Bohol Island, Philippines
Funder:
  • Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (non ACRG)
Western Researchers: John Bavor
Years: 2010-02-03 - 2010-03-31
ID: P00018078

Supervision

Doctor Bavor is available to be a principal supervisor for doctoral projects

Current Supervision

Thesis Title: Strategies for Industrial Process Water Quality Management: Ecotechnology Options
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: DYNAMICS OF HERBICIDE TRANSPORT AND BIODEGRADATION
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Evaluating Agricultural Sustainability in Tropical Watersheds: An Integrated Geographical Approach
Field of Research: Natural And Physical Sciences

Previous Supervision

Thesis Title: Stabilisation of Heavy Metals in Sediments Using Iron Phosphate Nanoparticles
Field of Research: Natural And Physical Sciences
Thesis Title: Evaluating Agricultural Sustainability in Tropical Watersheds: An Integrated Geographical Approach
Field of Research: Natural And Physical Sciences

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