I am an active researcher and Assistant Director of the Ahuora Centre for Smart Energy Systems with a PhD in Engineering from the University of Waikato, a Docent degree from Brno University of Technology (Czechia), a Chartered Engineer and Member of the Institute of Chemical Engineers in the UK, and a Member of Engineering New Zealand.
My research mission is to create disruptive energy technology and integrated systems to accelerate the decarbonisation of New Zealand’s energy sector. I also relish the privilege to teach and mentor the next generation of chemical, process, mechanical, and energy engineers. Our engineering students have amazing potential, and I enjoy challenging them to have the audacity to become the engineering leaders of the future.
Experience
–present
Senior Lecturer in Process and Energy Engineering, University of Waikato
Education
2018
Brno University of Technology, Docent in Process Engineering
2014
University of Waikato, PhD in Engineering
2010
University of Waikato, BE(Hons) in Materials and Process Engineering
Grants and Contracts
2020
Ahuora: Delivering sustainable industry through smart process heat decarbonisation
Role:
Science Aim Leader
Funding Source:
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
2014
Catalysing investment in New Zealand wood-energy industrial symbiosis opportunities
Role:
Key Researcher
Funding Source:
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
2013
Improved process and direct heat energy efficiency for New Zealand industry