Heinz Schandl

Dr. Heinz Schandl is a leading researcher in industrial ecology and ecological economics at CSIRO, focusing on resource efficiency, circular economy, and sustainable development. He holds roles such as Waste Impact Management Mission Lead in the National Environmental Science Program (NESP) and Adjunct Professor at the University of Nagoya, Japan. His work spans global material flow analysis, policy formulation for sustainable consumption, and governance frameworks for decoupling economic growth from environmental pressures.

Education: PhD in Sociology (2001) and MA in Social and Economic Sciences (1997), both from the University of Vienna, Austria. Early career included teaching and research in social ecology, followed by roles at OECD, the European Statistical Office (Eurostat), and academic institutions worldwide.

Research interests emphasize whole-of-life-cycle resource use analysis, equity in resource distribution, and policy impact assessment. He has pioneered methodologies for measuring national resource use (material footprint accounting) and contributed to UN initiatives like the International Resource Panel. Current projects include advancing circular economy metrics and evaluating pathways for sustainable development in Asia-Pacific and Australia.

Professional leadership includes roles as ISIE President (2019–2021), editorial board memberships for journals like Journal of Industrial Ecology, and board positions in international sustainability networks. His work bridges academia and policy, addressing global challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.