Energy

AKBARZADEH, Aliakbar - Professor — by Jodi-Anne M Smith — last modified 07-May-2008 19:56

Aliakbar specialises in energy conservation technologies; renewable energy (wind and solar); heat pipes for cooling of electronics; production of power from low-grade heat and solar water desalination.

HAYES, Peter - Professor — by Jodi-Anne M Smith — last modified 07-May-2008 19:56

Peter is the Program Leader of the RMIT Global Cities Institute, Climate Change Adaptation Program as such he is involved in overseeing all of the research that occurs at RMIT on this topic. Through the Nautilus Institute Peter uses a range of cooperative engagement methods in order to create near term solutions to complex global problems such as security and sustainability. Peter has been deeply involved in energy policy and security issues throughout Asia Pacific.

PATNAIKUNI, Indubhushan - Dr. — by Jodi-Anne M Smith — last modified 07-May-2008 19:56

Indubhushan’s research interests include sustainability, high strength / performance concrete, fiber reinforced high performance concrete, sustainable construction methods, composite structures, engineering education, utilisation of building waste materials and farm animal waste in concrete, maintenance management of pavements and railways and passive solar energy.

PEARS, Alan - Mr. — by Jodi-Anne M Smith — last modified 07-May-2008 19:56

Since 1991, Alan has been co-director of Sustainable Solutions, an environmental consultancy, and has been involved in building energy and environmental rating and regulation, green building projects, educational software, green appliance development, industrial / business energy and environmental management, as well as policy analysis. He was awarded a Centenary Medal in 2003 for his contribution to climate change policy. Alan’s main focus is on emission mitigation actions, programs and policies.

TANTER, Richard - Prof — by Jodi-Anne M Smith — last modified 20-Aug-2008 18:03

Richard specialises in solving complex global problems, working on Indonesian and Australian responses for climate change adaptation in relation to health, trade, security, energy and urban infrastructure issues.