Allison Hortle

Allison Hortle serves as Deputy Director and Science Director for the Energy Business Unit at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), leading over 280 research staff, students, and fellows in investigations spanning the entire energy value chain—including electrification, industrial decarbonisation, and transport systems.

Education:

• BSc Honours, James Cook University (1992)

Research Focus: Her expertise centers on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Carbon Sequestration Science, and Hydrogeology, with applied work in Environmental Monitoring for industrial decarbonisation. She integrates petroleum hydrodynamics and pressure analysis into energy transition solutions, emphasizing practical implementation across the energy sector.

Scientific Recognition:

• Schlumberger Gold Award for “Carbon: Hot at cooling the climate” (2006-2008)
• CRC Excellence in Innovation Award for CO2CRC Otway Project (2006-2008)
• CSIRO Corporate Citizen Award (2016, 2017)

Leadership & Community Impact: She directs CSIRO’s strategic energy research while contributing to industry initiatives like the SPE Programme Committee (2017). Her team cultivates next-generation scientists through embedded student programs, though individual advisees aren’t documented. Operational oversight includes cross-sector partnerships advancing Australia’s decarbonisation roadmap.