Dr Ryan Vogwill has been an influential Hydrogeologist in Western Australia for 15 years. He has undertaken project work and provided advice regarding the management of water resources and environmental impacts across most business areas and across all regions of WA. During time working in Government, he played a significant role in establishing and in the initial application of the Perth Regional Aquifer System Model, a platform for more responsible and informed management of groundwater resources in the Perth region.

He was the Supervising Hydrologist for the Natural Diversity Recovery Catchment Program in the now Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. He was also formerly an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, where he established, coordinated and was the primary lecturer for the Hydrogeology MSc course at UWA.