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Professor Peta Ashworth is Director of the Curtin Institute for Energy Transition at Curtin University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on energy transition, public perception of emerging technologies, and sustainable development strategies. Key areas include carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS), hydrogen energy systems, and global South energy dynamics.
Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations addressing climate policy, renewable energy adoption, and stakeholder engagement in decarbonization efforts. Notable contributions include systematic reviews on biopesticide regulation, hydrogen social acceptance frameworks, and geopolitical implications of critical minerals. She leads initiatives in clean cooking finance reform and energy equity analysis, emphasizing practical solutions for sustainable transitions.
Recent publications explore public engagement strategies for emerging technologies, with a focus on message framing effectiveness and gender dynamics in participatory processes. Her research bridges technical innovation with societal acceptance, contributing to policy frameworks that balance environmental goals with community needs.
