Karli Verghese

Associate Professor Karli Verghese is an Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow in the Industrial Design program at RMIT University's School of Design, Melbourne. Her research focuses on packaging sustainability, food waste reduction, resource efficiency, and connections with nature. She has led major projects such as the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre's Reduce Program and developed decision support tools like DIRECT and PIQET.

• Education: Not explicitly stated in text, but her roles indicate academic qualifications in industrial design and sustainability.
• Research Interests: Packaging sustainability, food loss/waste across supply chains, life cycle assessment, and circular design strategies.

Her research projects include developing tools for food waste reduction in industries like quick-service restaurants and fresh produce. Collaborations with organizations such as the Australian Antarctic Division, Visy, and Fight Food Waste CRC highlight her industry engagement.

Recent articles emphasize packaging design innovations, consumer behavior analysis, and circular economy strategies. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 2 (Zero Hunger), 12 (Responsible Consumption), and 13 (Climate Action).

Supervision: She oversees Honours, Masters, and PhD students. Notable grants include funding from NSW EPA, Queensland Government, and the Australian Packaging Covenant Council.

Labs/Teams: Involved in RMIT's Centre for Design and collaborates with industry partners to address food waste and sustainability challenges.