Professor Yuan is a distinguished researcher whose innovations in the field of integrated urban water management coupled with a strong industry engagement have significantly increased the efficiency and productivity of Australia's water industry and its global reputation. He has made major contributions to science and practice of wastewater process engineering, overall systems optimisation, and infrastructure operation and maintenance with an emphasis on sewer corrosion management. His collaboration with Australia's major water utilities has achieved documented savings exceeding $400 million. He is Future Technologies Program Leader for the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities and won a Clunies Ross Award in 2015.