Peta Ashworth

Professor Peta Ashworth OAM is an Affiliate Professor at the Gas and Energy Transition Research Centre, affiliated with The University of Queensland. With a career spanning over 15 years, she specializes in energy policy, public engagement with energy technologies, and social license for decarbonization projects. Her work bridges community perceptions, policy design, and international energy transitions, focusing on hydrogen, biogas, and carbon capture.

• Research Interests: Energy policy frameworks, public acceptance of emerging technologies (hydrogen, CCUS), stakeholder dynamics in energy projects, and sustainable development in the Global South.
• Article Trends: Recent publications analyze hydrogen adoption in Germany, mineral geopolitics, biogas acceptance, plastic fuel in urban poverty, and policy reforms for clean cooking. Themes include behavioral science, risk communication, and equity in energy transitions.
• Scientific Awards: Recipient of the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for contributions to energy and environmental research.
• Collaborations: Worked with institutions in Australia, China, Nepal, and Indonesia, contributing to global energy security and decarbonization strategies.