Executive Management Team

  • Deputy Director, Chief Investigator
    University of Wollongong

    Danny is senior professor and expert in the field of electrical engineering. With extensive experience in academia and industry, he has made significant contributions to the advancement of engineering practices and technologies in the areas of renewable energy and future grid systems. His passion for teaching and mentorship continues to inspire the next generation of electrical engineers.

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  • Centre Manager
    University of Wollongong

    Marjo is an experienced manager and passionate advocate for the transition to clean energy. With a background in architecture, fabrication, and robotics, Marjo has held leadership positions at UNSW and the University of Sydney. As Manager, Marjo will leverage her expertise and passion to develop clean energy solutions to support the transition to a sustainable future.

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  • Program Lead - Customer energy
    University of New South Wales

    Rukmi is a Professor in Energy Systems known for her research in electric machines and drive systems, electric and hybrid vehicles, renewable energy and power electronics. Her research includes the design and control of electric machines in the automotive and renewable energy sectors. Rukmi has published extensively and is passionate about teaching and mentoring students.

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  • Program Lead - Energy Transmission
    Curtin University

    Arindam is a professor of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. He has made significant contributions to research in enabling the increased use of green energy in future distribution grids and innovations in the stability, reliability, and protection of power grids. Arindam is also known for his dedication to teaching and supervision of PhD students.

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Deputy Director

Director

  • Director, Program Lead - Energy Transmission
    University of Wollongong

    Kashem is a distinguished senior professor and expert in electrical engineering with a focus on future grid technologies. His contributions to the industry through research and teaching have earned him recognition as a thought leader. Kashem's passion for innovation and a clean energy future make him a valued leader of the centre.

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  • Program Lead - Energy Generation
    University of Tasmania

    Michael is a professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science with a focus on power system security and smart grids. He specializes in intelligent system applications such as fuzzy logic and neural networks, knowledge-based systems, intelligent decision-making, and hybrid intelligent control systems. He has made significant contributions to the field and has published extensively in academic journals.

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  • Program Lead - Hydrogen energy
    University of New South Wales

    Lianzhou is a professorof Chemical Engineering and specialises in functional nanomaterials for solar energy conversion and energy storage applications. He has expertise in the characterisation and application of semiconductor nanomaterials for use in renewable energy conversion/storage systems, including photocatalysts for solar fuel productions, rechargeable lithium batteries, and new generation solar cells.

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  • Program Lead - Customer energy
    University of New South Wales

    Rukmi is a Professor in Energy Systems known for her research in electric machines and drive systems, electric and hybrid vehicles, renewable energy and power electronics. Her research includes the design and control of electric machines in the automotive and renewable energy sectors. Rukmi has published extensively and is passionate about teaching and mentoring students.

  • Program Lead - Energy Transmission
    Curtin University

    Arindam is a professor of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. He has made significant contributions to research in enabling the increased use of green energy in future distribution grids and innovations in the stability, reliability, and protection of power grids. Arindam is also known for his dedication to teaching and supervision of PhD students.

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  • Research Theme - Energy Distribution
    University of Tasmania

    Sarah is Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering and is an expert in the modelling and power extraction techniques for photovoltaic systems under non-uniform environmental conditions. Her research and teaching includes the integration of renewable energy sources into the electricity grid, Electric Machines, Renewable Energy, Human centred design and power systems. She is also currently involved in STEM education and outreach research projects.

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