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Dani Alexander serves as Research Director at the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at University of Technology Sydney (UTS), where she leads critical research initiatives focused on sustainable energy solutions. She also holds the position of RACE for Business Program Leader at the Reliable Affordable Clean Energy (RACE) for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre, working toward Australia's transition to a low-carbon economy. With a multi-disciplinary background spanning both hard and social sciences, Alexander bridges the gap between emerging energy technologies and existing markets.
Her educational background includes:
- Master of Biotechnology from Australian National University
- Bachelor of Science from University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Business Management from University of Queensland
Dani Alexander specializes in understanding game-changing technologies that offer hope for globally sustainable energy systems. Her research interests encompass sustainable energy, low-carbon economy transitions, distributed energy resources, energy policy development, and demand management strategies. She has particular expertise in facilitating diverse stakeholder groups including business leaders, policymakers, technical specialists, and the general public to drive action toward common sustainability goals. Her work emphasizes the integration of clean energy technologies into existing infrastructure and markets, with a focus on practical implementation and community engagement.
Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on energy system flexibility, building-level energy management, and distributed energy resource integration. The research shows increasing attention to practical implementation challenges, stakeholder perspectives, and policy frameworks needed to support Australia's energy transition. There's a clear trajectory toward more holistic approaches that consider technical, economic, social, and regulatory dimensions of sustainable energy systems.
Alexander has secured numerous research grants from organizations including the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, and Race for 2030 Limited CRC. Her funded research projects address critical energy challenges such as energy trends visualization, knowledge sharing impact, emergency smart grids, and renewable energy integration for industrial applications.
As Research Director at ISF, Alexander leads a team focused on practical energy solutions for a sustainable future. Her work with RACE for 2030 CRC specifically targets business engagement to accelerate Australia's transition to reliable, affordable, clean energy by 2030. She employs diverse engagement formats including focus groups, workshops, seminars, and interviews to facilitate collaboration across the energy sector.
