Australian Energy Research Institute

Energy Research

Impact Through Partnerships Never Stand Still

Australian Energy Research Institute

WHO WE ARE The Australian Energy Research Institute (AERI) at UNSW Australia (The University of New South Wales) has a vision to create impact through partnerships between academia, industry, government, and the community, to transform thinking and provide long-term solutions for Australia’s move towards sustainable energy infrastructure.

We are a scientific energy research institute focused on developing practical applications for industry, government, and consumers.

Based in the leading edge Tyree Energy Technologies Building on the UNSW Kensington campus, AERI is the only physical, energy-focused research institute in Australia that is linked to a top tier Australian university, and leverages 30 years of energy research excellence at UNSW.

“Partner with us and see the benefits for your organisation, and the community.”

The Tyree Energy T Building

WHAT WE DO The Institute’s vision is to: Impact our society with the benefits of long lasting partnerships across sectors Deliver scientifically sound and economically viable technologies and solutions for current and future energy challenges Inform energy policy with strong scientific and research-based evidence Enable collaboration with industry and the community to bring cutting-edge solutions to market Educate industry practitioners about the latest developments in energy technologies, systems, issues and solutions.

PARTNERSHIPS

“Investment in research projects is a shared commitment, and industry partners are encouraged to provide as much input into the research process as possible.”

We believe that the best way to deliver research that is highly relevant and meaningful is to actively collaborate with industry, government, and other research and community organisations from the ground up, designing research programs that address specific, real-world energy-related issues faced by stakeholders.

By leveraging the world-class skills and facilities available to the Institute at UNSW, AERI offers its unique capacity to potential partners who can actively take advantage of our expertise and research infrastructure.

WORLD LEADING RESEARCH AERI is home to some of the world’s leading experts on energy, hailing from diverse backgrounds in engineering, science, economics, business, law, and policy analysis.

Technologies

The Institute is focused on delivering innovation in all areas of energy-related research, including: Fuels & resources Electricity generation Transmission & distribution networks Energy conservation & efficiency Renewable energy technologies & integration Energy storage & conversion Energy policy & regulation Energy markets & economics.

MEMBERSHIP Major research commitments entitle investors to membership of the Institute, including a representative on the AERI Industry Advisory Committee, the option to co-brand events with AERI, input into the Institute’s portfolio of executive education programs, and many other benefits.

Vassilios G Agelidis Vassilios is currently Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications, and Director of AERI at UNSW. Professor Agelidis is one of Australia’s leading authorities on system technologies enabling the integration of various energy sources into our electricity grid.

Formerly the EnergyAustralia Chair of Power Engineering at the University of Sydney, Professor Agelidis leads Australia’s largest and fastest growing research team working on advanced energy conversion and system integration technologies.

Tim Dixon Tim is AERI’s Manager, responsible for the Institute’s strategic planning and business development. He has previously held positions at the NSW Government, with a focus on strategic policy and international business activities.

Tim brings with him experience in managing complex international projects and a successful track record of leading overseas trade and investment missions to develop business leads for clients.

We invite you to share our vision to develop realistic solutions to the complex challenges posed by the energy sphere.

For more information on the Institute’s capabilities and research agenda, or for details about AERI membership, please contact us.

Australian Energy Research Institute.

UNSW Australia, UNSW Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia Telephone: +61 (0)2 9385 7434 Email: aeri@unsw.edu.au

“AERI’s capacity for innovation will propel us beyond the frontiers of what was thought possible a generation ago.”