معرفی
Simon Lockrey is a Professor of Industrial Design at RMIT University's School of Design, specializing in sustainability, design innovation, and food waste reduction. He leads the EFW CRC's REDUCE Program, aiming to halve Australia's food waste by 2030 through industry partnerships. His research spans life cycle assessment (LCA), co-design, and packaging solutions, with global collaborations in 15+ countries. Key roles include Secretary of the International Sustainable Development Research Society (ISDRS) and former Executive Director of Glowpear.
Education:
- PhD in Management (RMIT University, 2018)
- BE (Product Design, Swinburne University, 2004)
Research Interests:
Focuses on sustainable design strategies, food systems sustainability, and policy-driven environmental impact reduction. His work bridges academia, industry, and policy, addressing global challenges like food waste and flammable cladding risks.
Media & Impact:
Featured in ABC, The Guardian, and The New York Post for food waste research, reaching 90M+ people. Key projects include national date labeling reforms and fridge behavior studies, generating significant media engagement.
Awards:
- 2024 Food Waste Action Collaboration Award
- 2023 Good Design Award (Circular Economy Strategy)
- Multiple Red Dot/Australian Design Awards for product innovation
Grants:
Secured over $330M in funding for EFW CRC projects, including $121M CRC and $210M Food Agility CRC bids. Projects include meat supply chain waste mapping and consumer fridge behavior studies.
Leadership:
Leads interdisciplinary teams across 50+ industry partners, mentoring PhD students and convening international conferences on sustainability and design.
