Dr David Williams and Dr Danish Kazmi

Emeritus Professor David Williams is a Brisbane-based geotechnical practitioner and consultant with over 50 years of consulting, research and teaching experience, specialising in applying geotechnical engineering principles to mine waste management and mine closure. He also manages the industry-funded Large Open Pit project through The University of Queensland, serves on Independent Tailings Review Boards globally, offers expert review and advice, and initiated and leads the AusIMM Tailings Management Professional Certificate Course. Dr Danish Kazmi is a civil and geotechnical engineer and scientist whose career connects Australian academia, private-sector engineering and public-sector strategic planning and leadership. He works full-time as a Senior Adviser – Marine Strategic Planning at Redland City Council in Queensland Local Government and concurrently serves as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at The University of Queensland, where he completed his PhD under the principal advision of David Williams.