Mark Diesendorf, PhD Biography
- Title:
- Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the Institute of Environmental Studies at the University of New South Wales
- Position:
- Pro to the question "Can Alternative Energy Effectively Replace Fossil Fuels?"
- Reasoning:
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“The underlying issue is whether a mix of renewable energy sources can substitute for a conventional electricity supply system based on fossil fuels… Based on my scientific research experience in this field, I say ‘yes…'”
“Wind Power Can Substitute for Base-Load Coal,” www.onlineopinion.com.au, Feb. 6, 2008
- Involvement and Affiliations:
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- Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Institute of Environmental Studies, University of New South Wales, 2004-present
- Director, Sustainability Centre Pty Ltd, 2001-2007
- Professor of Environmental Science and Founding Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology (Sydney, Australia), 1996-2001
- Senior Lecturer, Human Ecology, Australian National University, 1994-1996
- Former Secretary, Society for Social Responsibility in Science (Canberra, Australia)
- Co-founder and Former Vice-President, Sustainable Energy Industries Council of Australia
- Co-founder and Former President, Australasian Wind Energy Association
- Former President, Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics (ANZSEE)
- Former Vice-President, Appropriate Technology for Community and Environment (APACE)
- Has worked with the following organizations: AusAID, Australian Conservation Foundation, Greenpeace Australia Pacific, Hydrocool Pty Ltd, Minister for Minerals & Energy (Western Australia), StateRail (NSW), Sustainable Energy Development Authority of New South Wales, Sustainable Energy Authority of Victoria, WWF Australia
- Education:
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- PhD, Applied Mathematics, University of New South Wales
- BSc, Physics, University of Sydney
- Other:
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- None found
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