About Us

The Energy Research Cluster was formed at The University of Adelaide during 2005. Its primary aim is to facilitate energy research in multiple disciplines across the University.

The University of Adelaide has specalist strengths in the following energy fields:

Turbulance, Energy and Combustion
Micro-algal Biotechnology
Hot Rock Geothermal Energy
Carbon Dioxide Sequestration
Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum Geology and Geophysics
Thermal Performance and Preference in Buildings
Power Systems Engineering

The Energy Research Cluster sources its members from these research areas, as well as from complementary disciplines within the University including Mathematics, Law, Public Health, Business, Pshchology and Economics. This flexible cross-disciplinary membership model enables the Cluster to provide a comprehensive range of research services to the energy industry.

The Energy Research Cluster is one of nine research clusters at the University. Clusters that complement the Energy Research Cluster's activities include the Integrating Sustainability Cluster and the Water Cluster.

Research clients include industry and government, both in Australia and overseas.

The Energy Research Cluster aims to:

Identify key areas of energy research that can be economically and effectively be delivered by the University
Develop strong relationships between Industry, Government and the University's energy researchers
Enhance the expertise of energy researchers at the University by providing a mechanism for promoting interaction across multiple disciplines
Attract high-calibre researchers to the University by developing and promoting a co-operative, professional research community that is supplied by a pipeline of challenging research programs
Nurture Early Career Researchers
Provide a platform for disseminating information of interest to energy researchers and the energy industry
Bring together funding bodies and researchers in order to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes

The Energy Research Cluster is overseen by an Executive Committee of the University. The Energy Cluster Manager reports to the Executive Committee.