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Dr. Reza Fazeli is a Research Fellow at the Zero-Carbon Energy for the Asia-Pacific Grand Challenge at the Australian National University's School of Engineering. He joined ANU in January 2020, following six years as a Research Analyst and Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Iceland. His research focuses on sustainable energy transitions, decarbonization strategies, and energy policy assessment. Education background: PhD in Sustainable Energy Systems, University of Porto (MIT-Portugal program) MSc in Energy Systems Engineering, Sharif University of Technology BSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Tehran Dr. Fazeli's research spans energy modeling, system dynamics, and multi-criteria decision analysis. He investigates decarbonization pathways for transportation and energy systems, GIS-based sustainability assessments, and hydrogen economy transitions. His work combines technological and behavioral perspectives to develop sustainable energy solutions. His recent publications focus on hydrogen certification, emission accounting frameworks, and renewable integration challenges. Articles consistently address policy-technical interfaces in energy transitions, with increasing emphasis on international hydrogen trade and certification systems since 2021. Dr. Fazeli leads research on green hydrogen economy assessments and coordinates cross-disciplinary projects at the ANU Energy Change Institute.

• Energy Systems Decarbonisation
• Climate Policy
• Multi-criteria Decision Analysis
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Dr. Sophie Adams serves as an ARC DECRA Fellow in the Department of Sociology at La Trobe University, where she conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of human geography and Science and Technology Studies. Her work critically examines the social dimensions of climate change mitigation and adaptation, with particular emphasis on renewable energy transitions and the societal implications of technological solutions to environmental crises. Adams' research program centers on the politics of environmental knowledge , investigating how climate science informs policy formation and the negotiation of social objectives in decarbonisation processes. She employs qualitative and participatory methodologies to analyze climate change adaptation in energy systems , social license for technological interventions , and the redistribution of expertise in public health and environmental governance. Her scholarship consistently addresses power dynamics in knowledge production and the democratic challenges of sustainability transitions. Analysis of her publication trajectory (2019-2025) reveals increasing focus on energy-social interfaces, with significant contributions to understanding virtual power plants, demand-side management, and the role of modeling in climate policy. Her work demonstrates methodological innovation through participatory approaches while maintaining critical engagement with resilience thinking and adaptation frameworks. Scientific recognition includes: Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (ARC DECRA) Supported by her DECRA fellowship, Adams leads independent research projects examining the societal dimensions of energy transitions. Her collaborative work spans geography, public health, and energy engineering, as evidenced by interdisciplinary co-authorship patterns. Current projects investigate Australian householders' conditions for participating in virtual power plants and the social implications of climate modeling in adaptation planning, reflecting her commitment to socially relevant environmental research.

• Human Geography
• Science and Technology Studies
• Climate Change Adaptation
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Kwanghee Jeong is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia , affiliated with the Fluid Science and Resources research group within the School of Engineering and Chemical Engineering Department . His work focuses on energy transport, decarbonisation technologies, and flow assurance. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering (UWA, 2020), BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Dongguk University, 2014) Research Themes include: Flow Assurance for hydrogen, CO2, and natural gas pipelines Carbon Capture & Emissions Management (MOFs, Raman spectroscopy) Cryogenic Hydrogen Process Engineering (liquefaction, boil-off gas) Cold Energy Utilisation and Waste Heat Recovery Hydrate Formation Kinetics via Acoustic Levitation Article Trends reflect expertise in: Using Raman spectroscopy for real-time adsorption and phase transition analysis Developing Joule-Thomson loops to simulate pipeline conditions Optimizing Metal-Organic Frameworks for GHG separation Advancing hydrogen liquefaction efficiency through catalysis Addressing microplastics and hydrate nucleation via spectroscopic methods Scientific Awards : Best Poster Award (2023) - Natural Gas UWA Travel Award (2017) ARC PhD Scholarship (2016) He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals via decarbonisation research and has collaborated with Chevron, Woodside Energy, and Curtin University. His technical skills include Aspen HYSYS, OLGA simulations, HAZOP studies, and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).

• Flow Assurance
• Hydrogen Liquefaction
• Carbon Capture and Storage
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Dr Xinchen Zhang is a Grant-Funded Researcher (A) at the University of Adelaide's Department of Mechanical Engineering within the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on integrating machine learning with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to enhance predictive capabilities for multiphase flow solutions, particularly in sustainable energy applications like decarbonization technologies. He holds a PhD (2022) with a Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence, emphasizing fluid and particle dynamics in particle-laden flows. His work addresses challenges in net-zero industrial processes such as limestone calcination and hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis, leveraging advanced CFD and ML-augmented methodologies. Key research areas include turbulence modeling, particle dispersion in jets, and flow regime analysis in horizontal particle-laden pipe systems. He is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students as a co-supervisor. Dr Zhang's publications span 2018–2024, with recent trends focusing on physics-informed machine learning for turbulence modeling and multiphase flow optimization. His contributions advance computational efficiency and accuracy in predicting complex fluid-particle interactions.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Particle-Laden Flows
• Machine Learning
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Frank Jotzo is a Professor at the ANU Crawford School of Public Policy and holds leadership roles as Head of Energy at the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions (ICEDS) and Director of the Centre for Climate and Energy Policy. His research focuses on climate change economics, energy transition policies, decarbonisation strategies, and international climate policy. He has contributed to major policy initiatives, including the NSW Net Zero Commission and Australia's Carbon Leakage Review, and served as a Lead Author for the IPCC. His work emphasizes economic instruments for climate change mitigation, regional transition policies, and the analysis of hydrogen and coal sector dynamics. He teaches climate policy and economics at ANU and engages in executive education programs. Research interests include the economics of decarbonisation, zero-emissions industries, and structural economic changes in Australia, Europe, China, and Indonesia. He has advised governments on climate policy design, energy transitions, and the socio-economic impacts of coal phase-outs. Key projects include studies on green hydrogen cost competitiveness, China's coal import reduction strategies, and regional recovery post-coal plant closures. He holds a Dipl-VWL from Berlin and advanced degrees from ANU (MEcDev and PhD). Frank Jotzo’s contributions span over 80 publications, focusing on energy economics, climate policy frameworks, and the interplay between environmental and economic development. His work bridges academic research with policy implementation, particularly in Asia-Pacific contexts. He leads ANU's engagement in global climate policy dialogues and is a sought-after advisor on sustainable development strategies.

• Climate Change Economics
• Energy Transition Policy
• Decarbonisation Strategies
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Dr Leok Lee is a Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide . He is also an active member of the Centre for Energy Technology , contributing to cutting-edge research in renewable energy systems. Research Interests: Renewable energy systems, with a focus on solar thermal energy and energy storage. System integration and optimisation of complex transient energy systems. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and experimental design for energy applications. Decarbonisation of heavy industry through clean energy technologies. His research spans from fundamental studies in heat transfer and fluid mechanics to applied engineering solutions for decarbonising industrial processes. He has led and contributed to projects funded by ARENA and HILT CRC, targeting the integration of concentrated solar thermal energy into industrial applications such as the Bayer Alumina process. Supervision & Mentorship: Dr Lee is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students and actively mentors undergraduate, Masters, and PhD candidates. He encourages prospective students to contact him via email to discuss research opportunities. Contact: Email: leok.lee@adelaide.edu.au Location: Room 3, Engineering South, North Terrace Campus

• Renewable Energy
• Solar Thermal Energy
• Energy Storage
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Associate Professor Stuart Rosewarne is affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Sydney. His research focuses on environmental and ecological economics, critical socialist ecology, and the political economy of gender. He holds a BCom from Melbourne University, followed by an MA and PhD in Economics. Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Melbourne) Master of Arts (Melbourne) Doctor of Philosophy (Melbourne) His work critically examines issues such as climate policy failures, temporary labour migration dynamics, and the political economy of global energy systems. Notable contributions include co-editing the Journal of Australian Political Economy and authoring books like Climate Action Upsurge (2014) and Beyond the Coal Rush (2020). Recent publications analyze topics like migrant worker precarity, global food systems' financialization, and Australia's structural economic vulnerabilities. His research consistently critiques neoliberal frameworks and advocates for equitable alternatives in climate and labour policies. Rosewarne has secured significant grants, including Australian Research Council funding for projects on decarbonising energy systems and coal reliance. He collaborates globally on migration governance and climate justice initiatives. His advisory work includes contributions to UNRISD and the International Trade Union Confederation, focusing on rights-based approaches to temporary labour migration. He is also affiliated with interdisciplinary teams exploring social transformation and migration.

• Environmental and Ecological Economics
• Critical Socialist Ecology
• International Political Economy
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Professor Zhenjun Ma is a Professor and Deputy Director of the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre (SBRC) at the University of Wollongong. He holds a PhD from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and has expertise in renewable energy systems, thermal energy storage, and building energy efficiency. His research focuses on advancing sustainable HVAC solutions, building control optimization, and demand flexibility in energy systems. He has received prestigious awards including the World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies Innovation Award and Excellence in HVAC&R Research from AIRAH. Education: BEng and MSc from Xian Jiaotong University; PhD from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Current academic roles include editorial board memberships in journals like Renewable Energy and Energy Conversion and Management , and leadership in initiatives like the NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub. Research Interests: Renewable energy integration in buildings, thermal storage technologies, data-driven building analytics, and grid-to-building energy systems. Active in over 40 funded projects, including grants from Australia's Department of Industry and the NSW Government. Awards: Invitational Fellowship from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (2025), Fellow of AIRAH (2021), and multiple best paper awards. Supervises over 30 PhD/Master’s students on topics like energy flexibility optimization and net-zero building systems. Labs/Teams: Leads SBRC’s energy efficiency and sustainability research clusters. Collaborates with industry partners like BlueScope Steel on solar energy solutions.

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Thermal Energy Storage
• Building Energy Efficiency
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Dr. Alireza Rahbari is a Research Fellow at the ANU College of Systems & Society, School of Engineering. His research focuses on renewable energy systems, system-level modeling, techno-economic assessments, and heat transfer technologies. He holds two PhDs: one in Mechanical Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology (2011) and a second in Engineering from ANU (2019). He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University and Islamic Azad University in Iran. Education: BSc and MSc in Mechanical Engineering (2005–2007), Sharif University of Technology, Iran PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2011), Iran University of Science and Technology Second PhD in Engineering (2019), Australian National University Research Interests: Solar fuel production via supercritical water gasification of algae biomass Solar thermal beneficiation of iron ore Hydrogen-based steelmaking Advanced thermal storage systems Techno-economic analysis of low-carbon technologies Advising & Grants: Dr. Rahbari advises PhD candidates interested in renewable energy and low-carbon metallurgy (contact for opportunities). His work is supported by grants from ANU’s Zero Carbon Energy for the Asia Pacific Grand Challenge program. Labs & Teams: He contributes to the Zero Carbon Energy program at ANU, focusing on decarbonizing industries through innovative energy systems and materials.

• Renewable Energy
• System-Level Modelling
• Techno-Economic Assessment
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Dr. Changlong Wang is a Research Fellow at Monash University's Faculty of Engineering, specializing in Civil & Environmental Engineering. He holds additional roles as a Climate Futures Fellow at the University of Melbourne and an Academic Visitor at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on decarbonization strategies, hydrogen technology, green metals production, and energy market design. Key contributions include the Hydrogen and Green Steel Economic Fairways Mapper, which supports Australia's National Hydrogen Strategy, and leadership in international energy collaboration through the IEA Hydrogen TCP. He has been honored with the 2023 Australian Eureka Prize and the 2024 Monash Engineering Dean’s Award for Research Excellence. Education: Bachelor of Engineering with Honours from ANU; PhD from the University of Melbourne. Research highlights include leading the South Australian Green Iron Supply Chain Study with the Port of Rotterdam, co-leading the 'Hydrogen for Iron/Steelmaking' task, and serving as Deputy Lead for the SEVI project's grid stability analysis. He has submitted 7 policy consultations and chairs the 2026 Australian Hydrogen Research Conference organizing committee. His work contributes to UN SDGs 7 (Affordable Clean Energy), 9 (Industry Innovation), 11 (Sustainable Cities), and 13 (Climate Action).

• Renewable Energy
• Energy Systems
• Sustainable Development
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Professor Steven Kenway is a distinguished water leader at The University of Queensland's Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. With extensive experience spanning research, industry, and government sectors, his work focuses on urban water security, water-energy nexus, and circular economy principles. He has developed foundational concepts in urban metabolism theory and has secured over $8 million in research funding since 2005. Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland Professor Kenway's research spans environmental, chemical and civil engineering, natural resources management, and urban planning. His work addresses critical urban water challenges including net zero carbon water cycles, hybrid/decentralized systems performance, and sustainable urban design. He has demonstrated how 9% of Australia's energy use is influenced by urban water systems, establishing vital connections between water management and energy consumption. His recent publications reveal strong trends in water-energy nexus research, urban metabolism applications, and water-sensitive urban design. These works examine household water-energy connections, urban infill development impacts, climate adaptation strategies, and decarbonization pathways for water systems. His research increasingly focuses on practical implementation of theoretical frameworks through stakeholder collaboration and real-world testing. Professor Kenway is a regular plenary and invited keynote presenter at peak international forums including the World Water Forum, World Water Congress, World Water Week and Singapore International Water Week. His presentations help disseminate research findings to global policy and practice communities. He has secured and delivered substantial research funding (over $8m since 2005), with major projects for the Asian Development Bank, Water Research Foundation (USA), and CRC Water Sensitive Cities. His supervision includes numerous PhD and MPhil students through The University of Queensland's research programs. Professor Kenway catalyzed and led the creation of the Industrial Ecology Virtual Laboratory (IELab), a game-changing e-research infrastructure valued at approximately $4 million. His work with the CRC Water Sensitive Cities has developed new designs for urban precincts serving up to 10,000 people, demonstrating how cities can become more liveable, water-sensitive and energy-efficient through integrated water management approaches.

• Urban Water Security
• Water-Energy Nexus
• Circular Economy
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Professor Chengqing Wu is a distinguished academic in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS). He serves as Professor of Structural Engineering with a research focus on blast-induced phenomena and advanced concrete technologies. His expertise spans structural response to blast loading, mitigation of blast effects, and the development of ultra-high performance concrete systems. Professor at University of Technology, Sydney Former Chair of Australian Chapter of International Association of Protective Structures (2013-2017) Associate Editor of ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Protective Structures Professor Wu's research interests center on structural engineering with emphasis on blast resistance, ultra-high performance concrete, geopolymer concrete, and structural response to extreme loading conditions. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications, particularly in protective structures and extreme environment construction. His research group has made significant contributions to understanding material behavior under blast, impact, and extreme thermal conditions, with applications ranging from terrestrial infrastructure to potential lunar construction. Analysis of Professor Wu's recent publications reveals a strong focus on advanced concrete technologies for extreme environments. His research spans 3D-printed concrete, lunar and Martian construction materials, cryogenic performance of concrete, and blast-resistant structural systems. A notable trend is the increasing application of computational methods and machine learning techniques to predict structural response to explosions, alongside traditional experimental approaches. His work demonstrates a progression from fundamental material characterization to complex structural system analysis, with growing emphasis on sustainable construction and extraterrestrial applications. Author/co-author of over 200 international journal papers Editor of four conference proceedings Editor of two ASCE special issues Editor of two International Journal of Protective Structures special issues Professor Wu has successfully attracted over 4 million dollars in research funding from diverse sources including the Australian Research Council (ARC), Defence Science and Technology Organization (DSTO), and industry partners. His current projects include Eco-friendly Ultra-High Performance Rubberised Concrete, Decarbonised Infrastructure, Structural protective design on large capacity flywheel energy storage system, and Gas Explosion Resistance of Non-Cement Based High Performance Concrete. He actively supervises undergraduate honors students, coursework master's students, and research higher degree candidates, with several scholarships available for prospective postgraduates and research associates. Professor Wu leads research in protective infrastructure technology through the Joint Research Centre for Protective Infrastructure Technology and Environmental Green Bioprocess with Tianjin Chenjian University. His team operates the National Drop Weight Impact Testing Facility and contributes to the National Facility for Physical Blast Simulation. Current research directions include sustainable concrete technologies for extreme environments, blast-resistant structural systems, and innovative applications of concrete in space exploration contexts.

• Structural Engineering
• Blast Resistance
• Ultra-High Performance Concrete
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Dr. Saidul Islam is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia. He joined UTS as a Senior Lecturer on July 5, 2024, having previously served as a Lecturer (May 2022-July 2024), Scholarly Teaching Fellow (May 2019-May 2022), and Postdoctoral Research Fellow (January-December 2018) at the same institution. Dr. Islam completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia. Dr. Islam's research spans multiple critical areas in engineering and environmental science. His primary expertise lies in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Discrete Element Method (DEM), machine learning applications in fluid systems, thermofluids, thermal management, energy storage technologies, phase change materials, and biomedical modeling. His work addresses pressing global challenges including sustainable energy systems, air pollution impacts on respiratory health, and advanced thermal management solutions for electronics and industrial applications. His research has significant implications for clean energy technologies (SDG 7), industrial innovation (SDG 9), and climate action (SDG 13). Analysis of Dr. Islam's recent publications reveals a strong focus on energy storage systems, particularly metal hydride hydrogen storage and phase change materials for thermal management. His work integrates computational modeling with experimental validation, increasingly incorporating machine learning techniques to optimize thermal systems. There's a clear trajectory toward addressing environmental sustainability through low-GWP refrigerants and clean energy technologies, while simultaneously advancing biomedical applications through sophisticated modeling of particle transport in human airways. Best Early Career Researcher (ECR) Paper Award (2019) High-Achiever HDR Student Award QUT (2017) Best Paper Award (2015) Nomination for Outstanding PhD Thesis Award (2018) Nomination for Vice-Chancellor Teaching Award-QUT (2017) Dr. Islam actively supervises Masters and PhD students in research areas including multiphase flow, CFD-DEM, human lung modeling, energy storage, PCM, hydrogen energy, heat and mass transfer, bush fire and air quality, and thermofluids. His funded research projects include 'Decarbonising commercial and industrial process heating in Australia' (2024-2025), 'Caloric heat management space technology' (2023-2024), 'Enabling Resilient Space Computing with Advanced Thermal Management' (2023-2024), and 'Mechanical Ventilation of Stenosis Airway and Targeted Drug Delivery' (2019-2021). He serves as a guest editor for special issues on occupational respiratory health and heat wave impacts, and as an editor for International Journal of Fluid Engineering and PLoS ONE.

• Computational fluid dynamics
• Discrete Element Method
• Machine learning
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Charity Edwards is a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Monash University, specializing in interdisciplinary urban research, architecture, and planetary-scale environmental studies. Her work bridges architecture, astrophysics, and speculative fiction to explore urbanization's multispecies impacts, particularly in remote environments like the Southern Ocean and outer space. Education: Master of Architecture (RMIT), Master of Environment (University of Melbourne) Professional: 15+ years architectural practice, registered architect Research focuses on oceanic urbanization, Antarctic geo-imaginaries, and climate change. She co-founded The Afterlives of Cities collective and contributed to the UN IPCC's 2019 Special Report on oceans and cryosphere. Recent projects include the Warracknabeal Creative Circuit (regional Victoria) and collaborations like 'Future Fossil' at the 2025 Lorne Sculpture Biennale. Teaching emphasizes cross-cultural design pedagogy, winning the 2016 Early Career Teaching Award. Awards: Beazley Design of the Year shortlist (2019), Australian Interior Design Awards (2015) Grants include leadership in projects like Decarbonising Buildings in Asia (2023-2024) and Single Point Incremental Forming of Structural Panels (2022). Active in public discourse through media engagements, curation (AIA Victorian Architecture Awards), and Wikipedia design campaigns. Labs/Teams: Monash Urban Lab, Warracknabeal Creative Circuit initiative.

• Planetary Urbanisation
• Climate Change
• Oceanography
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Associate Professor John Pye leads research in high-temperature solar-thermal systems and industrial decarbonisation at the Australian National University's School of Engineering. He holds a BE/BSc (University of Melbourne) and a PhD (University of New South Wales) focused on solar thermal modelling. His work bridges engineering innovation and sustainability, with a focus on green steel production, CSP technologies, and hydrogen applications. As a Visiting Scholar at Sandia National Laboratories, he advanced solar thermal testing methodologies. Educations: Bachelor of Engineering (Mech.) and Bachelor of Science (University of Melbourne, 1997) PhD in System Modelling of Compact Linear Fresnel Reflectors (UNSW, 2008) His research interests include solar thermal energy systems, concentrated solar power (CSP), and hydrogen-based industrial processes. Notable contributions include system-level optimisation of CSP plants, techno-economic analysis of green steel production, and solar-thermal beneficiation of iron ore. His work often integrates AI for optimisation and free/open-source engineering software. Recent publications focus on solar thermal applications in steelmaking, particle-based CSP systems, and hydrogen plasma metallurgy. Projects include the Gen3 Liquids Pathway for CSP and solar-driven thermochemical processes. Collaborations span industry and academia, addressing decarbonisation challenges in steel production and energy storage. Supervises research in solar thermal engineering and low-carbon technologies, contributing to Australia's role in zero-emissions commodity production. Active in policy submissions related to green energy and manufacturing frameworks.

• High-Temperature Solar Thermal Energy
• Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)
• Industrial Decarbonisation
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