Guillermo Capati


Guillermo "Bill" Capati, is an adjunct professor and chartered professional engineer in Australia in the field of civil and environmental engineering. Currently, he is an adjunct professor at the Advanced Water Management Center, University of Queensland.
In 2020, Capati was awarded University of Southern Queensland Outstanding Alumni of the Year. In 2017, he was named Engineers Australia Queensland Professional Engineer of the Year, In 2013, Capati was awarded a Public Service Medal by the Governor-General of Australia for his contribution to the water future of the Gold Coast and broader South East Queensland and in 2016, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte conferred the "Pamana ng Pilipino" Award to him.
Capati is a Fellow of Engineers Australia and a Fellow of International Water Association.Currently, he is an adjunct professor at the Advanced Water Management Center, University of Queensland since December 2008.

Education

Capati graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 1973 and Sanitary Engineering 1974 from Mapúa University, Philippines. He completed his Master of Architecture degree in 1982 from the University of the Philippines. In 1991, he completed his Graduate Diploma in Municipal Engineering degree from the University of Southern Queensland.

Notable works

Capati worked at the City of Gold Coast from 1994 to 2017, where he managed the city's water and wastewater needs and was responsible for the city's long-term water planning and recycled water release.
In 2003, while with the City of Gold Coast he originated discussion on the Sewer Corrosion and Odour Research Project with University of Queensland Advanced Water Management Center.

Major honors and awards

Capati is married to Minerva Capati and have three married children.