Savindi Caldera

Dr. Savindi Caldera is a Lecturer in Environmental Management at the University of the Sunshine Coast's School of Science, Technology and Engineering. Her research focuses on developing sustainable strategies for construction, manufacturing and waste management through lean, green and circular economy approaches. She holds a PhD in Environmental Management from Queensland University of Technology, complemented by executive education from Harvard University and MIT.

Her research examines:

• Sustainable business transformation
• Construction and demolition waste systems
• Disaster waste resilience frameworks
• Life-cycle environmental impact assessment
• Nature-based solutions for island nations

Publication trends show strong focus on circular economy implementation, sustainable infrastructure development, and pandemic-responsive environmental management. Her work consistently addresses practical applications of sustainability principles across industries.

Awards include:

• 2023 Inspector-General of Emergency Management Award for research excellence
• QUT Siganto Foundation Medal for environmental research
• Griffith University teaching excellence awards (2018-2020)

She has secured over $4 million in research funding from Australian government agencies and industry partners for projects addressing sustainable housing, waste management and Pacific Island environmental challenges. Current field research investigates seaweed supply chains in Samoa, Kiribati and Fiji.