Expert profiles
For SDG #12
UNSW demonstrates expertise through people, centres and institutes and partnership.
SMART Centre
Founded in 2008, the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) at UNSW aims to develop novel research for sustainable materials and manufacturing processes, build industry partnerships to activate research for real world impact, and to disseminate green materials and manufacturing technologies that benefit industries, local communities, and enhance sustainable economic growth internationally.
Sustainable Manufacturing and Life Cycle Engineering Research Group
The Sustainable Manufacturing and Life Cycle Engineering Research Group at UNSW was established in 1998 within the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. The Group's research focus includes eco-design, low carbon manufacturing, and energy efficiency evaluation in manufacturing, among others to make multinational manufacturing processes and resource consumption more sustainable.
Centre for Applied Economic Research
Founded in 1976, the Centre for Applied Economic Research (CAER) aims to be a champion of informed policy, engaging with government and industry to translate applied economic research into real-world impact.
Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla
Australian Research Council (ARC) Laureate Professor Veena Sahajwalla is an internationally recognised materials scientist, engineer and inventor revolutionising recycling science. She is renowned for her research into the transformation of waste into 'green materials' and commercialised 'green' steelmaking process that have revolutionised consumption practices.
Professor Sami Kara
Professor Sami Kara is a researcher and a lecturer in the School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering at UNSW. He is an engineer with a PHD in manufacturing, focusing on projects related to Reuse and Recycling of products, Energy and Eco-efficiency of products and process, as well as Life Cycle Assessment and Costing to create sustainable, environmental design for development and manufacturing.
