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Professor Michele John

Michele Rosano

Professor Michele John (B.Ec, MBus, PhD) is the Director of the Sustainable Engineering Group (SEG) at Curtin University, Perth Western Australia.

Michele is a resource economist with particular research interests in life cycle analysis, sustainability impact assessment, the renewable energy transition, industrial symbiosis, sustainable development and eco-efficiency. Her leadership of SEG is focused on the development of applied sustainable engineering research and the extension of sustainable engineering education.

Recent Research

  • Use of 3D processes to aid sustainable manufacturing outcomes
  • The use of blockchain technology to improve sustainability performance in the agricultural industry and agricultural supply chain
  • Complex systems modelling of renewable energy integration into the grid and public policy implications
  • Reducing urban heat island effects associated with pavement design and building construction
  • Use of incineration waste products in construction materials
  • Eco-efficiency comparison of current waste management technologies
  • Review of core sustainability concepts in sustainability education
  • Life cycle assessment of waste management technologies
  • The value of industrial symbiosis in adding value to industrial development and sustainability performance

Presentations/Conferences

Recent Presentations/Conferences

Contact

If you are interested in spending some time in research collaboration at SEG, please contact Professor Michele John.

Sustainable Engineering Group

Curtin University
GPO Box U1987
Perth Western Australia 6845

Location

Building 204, Room 519
Hayman Road
Bentley, Perth, WA

Tel: +61 8 9266 4240
Fax: +61 8 9266 4811
Email: M.John@curtin.edu.au

ENGINEERING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: Theory and Practice

Wahidul K Biswas and Michele John

An authoritative and complete guide to sustainable development engineering

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Routledge Handbook of Global sustainability education and thinking for the 21st Century

The Routledge Handbook of Global Sustainability Education and Thinking for the 21st Century

Michele John

This Handbook is for educators, policy makers and students, with an interest in learning about the global challenges we face and the urgent need for sustainability education in the 21st century

(Available in Nov 2024)