Chris Tindal

Adjunct Professor Chris Tindal is affiliated with the Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He holds dual roles as an Adjunct Professor and Strategic Biofutures Advisor for the Queensland Government. His work focuses on advancing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development and commercialization globally, addressing safety, cost, environmental impact, and energy supply security challenges.

In his role with CAAFI (Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative), he manages stakeholder coalitions, leads strategic initiatives with federal agencies, airports, and international partners, and guides state/regional programs. As Queensland's Strategic Biofutures Advisor, he bridges government and industry stakeholders to foster biofutures investments in the state, particularly attracting North American organizations.

His expertise intersects aviation sustainability, renewable energy policy, and industrial partnerships, driving cross-sector collaboration to achieve climate-resilient transportation systems. While no academic articles or awards are listed, his contributions emphasize applied research and policy advocacy.