About me
Doctor of Philosophy Queensland University of Technology
2024 - present: Research Associate, APY Lands Energy Efficiency Retrofit Pilot, University of South Australia, with SA Dept of Energy & Mining and SA Housing Trust.
2023: Software Development Scientist, Centre for Environmental Modelling And Computation, University of Leeds.
APY Lands Energy Efficiency Retrofit Pilot
The harsh desert conditions of the remote Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands present unique challenges for thermal comfort and energy efficiency in housing. Temperature extremes and associated severe thermal stresses are compounded by complex social and logistical challenges. With climate projections indicating hotter summers and more extreme weather by mid-century, the ability of Aboriginal people to remain living well on Country is a growing concern. This pilot project is exploring and testing thermal performance and energy efficiency upgrades to houses within one APY community. In evaluating the effectiveness and financial viability of various solutions, the aim is to provide a... Read more
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
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2021 |
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2020 |
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2018 |
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2017 |
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Research
APY Lands Energy Efficiency Retrofit Pilot
The harsh desert conditions of the remote Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands present unique challenges for thermal comfort and energy efficiency in housing. Temperature extremes and associated severe thermal stresses are compounded by complex social and logistical challenges. With climate projections indicating hotter summers and more extreme weather by mid-century, the ability of Aboriginal people to remain living well on Country is a growing concern. This pilot project is exploring and testing thermal performance and energy efficiency upgrades to houses within one APY community. In evaluating the effectiveness and financial viability of various solutions, the aim is to provide a model for roll-out throughout the region and inform the development of comparable programs across Australia.
This project is part of the Enhancing Home Thermal Efficiency theme of the Reliable, Affordable Clean Energy for 2030 (RACE for 2030) Cooperative Research Centre. RACE for 2030 targets energy and carbon transition, with the aim to deliver $3.8 billion of cumulative energy productivity benefits and 20 megatonnes of cumulative carbon emission savings by 2030. The pilot is a collaboration between the University of South Australia, the South Australian Department of Energy and Mining and the South Australian Housing Authority, working with numerous industry and community partners.
My main roles:
External engagement & recognition
Organisation | Country |
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AO Research Institute Davos | SWITZERLAND |
Bond University | AUSTRALIA |
Brisbane Hip Clinic | AUSTRALIA |
Griffith University | AUSTRALIA |
Queensland University of Technology | AUSTRALIA |