Ganesh is a Research Fellow at the College of Business and Law, specialising in governance research across the social, cultural, institutional, and policy dimensions of sustainable natural resources management, with a particular focus on water governance. His work examines how governance systems can support more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable outcomes across diverse contexts.
He holds a PhD in Business Management with a focus on water policy and received the CRC Irrigation Futures Directors Award for his research on institutional arrangements for wastewater reuse in Australia and India. Ganesh has contributed to multiple interdisciplinary research projects and is skilled in mixed methods research, bringing a collaborative and... Read more
About me
Ganesh is a Research Fellow at the College of Business and Law, specialising in governance research across the social, cultural, institutional, and policy dimensions of sustainable natural resources management, with a particular focus on water governance. His work examines how governance systems can support more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable outcomes across diverse contexts.
He holds a PhD in Business Management with a focus on water policy and received the CRC Irrigation Futures Directors Award for his research on institutional arrangements for wastewater reuse in Australia and India. Ganesh has contributed to multiple interdisciplinary research projects and is skilled in mixed methods research, bringing a collaborative and evidence-based approach to understanding and improving governance systems.
He has authored a book and published several refereed journal articles, book chapters, and research reports, advancing both academic knowledge and practical policy insights.
Ganesh is currently working on the Rundle Mall (Adelaide) case study, as part of RACE for 2030's Pathways to Net Zero Precincts (NZP) project, where he actively supports research delivery and undertakes project management activities. He is helping explore governance pathways for sustainable and net-zero urban precincts.
In addition to his research, Ganesh serves as an academic mentor to UniSA’s SUNIESS students, supporting their academic development and fostering an inclusive, encouraging work-integrated learning (WIL) environment.
About me
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Master of Science University of Agricultural Sciences, India
Bachelor of Science University of Agricultural Sciences, India
Net Zero Transition Governance
Ganesh’s current work centres on governance frameworks that support the transition to net‑zero precincts. His work examines how governance arrangements, stakeholder collaboration, and institutional readiness shape sustainable urban transitions.
Water Governance Expertise (Past & Ongoing Foundations)
Ganesh’s broader research background is grounded in water governance, with expertise spanning:
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2025 |
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| 2023 |
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| 2017 |
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| 2017 |
5
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| 2016 |
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| 2015 |
1
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| 2015 |
1
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| 2014 |
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| 2014 |
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| 2010 |
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2024 |
Open access
2
1
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| 2024 |
Open access
13
13
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| 2016 |
Open access
2
2
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| 2015 |
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| 2014 |
Open access
16
13
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| 2014 |
Open access
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| 2014 |
Open access
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| 2014 |
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| 2013 |
Open access
11
13
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| 2013 |
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| 2012 |
Open access
2
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| 2012 |
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| 2012 |
Open access
24
18
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| 2012 |
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| 2011 |
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| 2011 |
24
16
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| 2010 |
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| 2010 |
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| 2009 |
10
7
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| 2009 |
Open access
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| 2008 |
Open access
7
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2025 |
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| 2014 |
Open access
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| 2014 |
Open access
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| 2008 |
Open access
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Research
Net Zero Transition Governance
Ganesh’s current work centres on governance frameworks that support the transition to net‑zero precincts. His work examines how governance arrangements, stakeholder collaboration, and institutional readiness shape sustainable urban transitions.
Water Governance Expertise (Past & Ongoing Foundations)
Ganesh’s broader research background is grounded in water governance, with expertise spanning:
These foundations continue to inform his current work on sustainability transitions, particularly in understanding how communities, institutions, and governance systems adapt to emerging environmental challenges.
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| CSIRO Australia (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research organisation) | AUSTRALIA |
| Environment Protection Authority | AUSTRALIA |
| Flinders University | AUSTRALIA |
| RMIT University | AUSTRALIA |
| SA Water Corporation | AUSTRALIA |
| Shanxi University of Finance and Economics | CHINA |
| University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| University of New South Wales | AUSTRALIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| Xian University of Architecture and Technology | CHINA |
External engagement & recognition
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| An evaluation of stakeholder engagement methods in a complex forestry-environment-agriculture water conflict - a case study of the Lower Limestone Coast water allocation plan in South Australia | Completed |
| An evaluation of the public interest in desalination delivery in Australia: the cases of the Adelaide and Victorian desalination plants | Completed |
| Balancing and crossing trust bridges to sustainability : the case of the water sector reform in Lebanon | Completed |
| The paradox of social sustainability in water allocation: multiple social values but no social objectives - an institutional change analysis of a South Australian water allocation plan | Completed |
