Fields of Research (FoR)
Renewable Power and Energy Systems Engineering (excl. Solar Cells), Energy Generation, Conversion and Storage Engineering, Environment Policy, Power and Energy Systems Engineering (excl. Renewable Power)SEO tags
Biography
I am a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) and Research Co-ordinator at the Collaboration on Energy and Environmental Markets (CEEM)
My research is focused on increasing deployment and integration of distributed renewable energy generation into the electricity system and includes technical and economic data analysis, qualitative user research and policy approaches for a user-centred...view more
I am a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) and Research Co-ordinator at the Collaboration on Energy and Environmental Markets (CEEM)
My research is focused on increasing deployment and integration of distributed renewable energy generation into the electricity system and includes technical and economic data analysis, qualitative user research and policy approaches for a user-centred energy transition. Particular interests include distributed photovoltaics, demand response, home energy management and energy user behaviours, domestic and community energy storage, Virtual Power Plants, embedded networks and mini-grids, solar potential assessment, electric vehicles, energy resilience and community renewable energy.
My Qualifications
PhD (Renewable Energy Engineering) - UNSW Sydney, 2019
BSc Physics (1st Class Hons) - University of Manchester (UK), 1987
Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), 1989
My Awards
Dean’s Award for Outstanding PhD Thesis 2019
My Engagement
Chair of the Australian PV Institute (www.apvi.org.au) (2023-2024)
Director of the Australian PV Institute (2018-2024)
My Teaching
SOLA 9104 Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems