Curtin Energy Research Showcase 2026
About the Showcase
Discover the world-class research driving energy, materials and industrial innovation at Curtin University’s second annual Energy Research Showcase.
Please join us for a day showcasing Curtin University's multidisciplinary research expertise in biofuels, energy infrastructure, decommissioning, AI and more. Hear from our researchers, drawn from a range of disciplines from across the University, who are developing practical solutions, with real-world impact, to advance the energy transition.
The showcase provides an opportunity for you to connect directly with researchers and discover how they might work with your organisation to solve critical energy, resource and decarbonisation challenges.
This event is open to members of industry, government, research and advocacy organisations. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early and secure your place.
Presentation sessions
- 9:00 am - 9:20 am
Welcome, Introduction and State of Play
Professor Peta Ashworth
- 9:20 am - 10:05 am
Decommissioning offshore oil and gas
Dr Ibukun Oluwoye (Curtin Corrosion Centre) Professor Fran Ackermann (School of Management and Marketing)
- 10:05 am - 10:45 am
Critical minerals and circular resources
Professor Ludo Dumee (WA School of Mines) Dr Jane Beh (WA School of Mines) Dr Huan Li (WA School of Mines)
- 10:45 am - 11:05 am
Morning break
- 11:05 am - 11:50 am
Energy infrastructure
Associate Professor Atiq Zaman (Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute) Dr Lisha Dong (WA School of Mines) Associate Professor Xihong Zhang (Centre for Advanced Energy Materials and Technologies)
- 11:50 am - 12:35 pm
Biofuels
Dr Sufia Hena (WA School of Mines) Dr Julian Clifton (Curtin Institute for Energy Transition)
- 12:35 pm - 1:20 pm
AI, optimisation and data science
Associate Professor Elham Mardaneh Dr Silvia Salgar Chaparro (WA School of Mines) Associate Professor Himanshu Agrawal (School of Electrical Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences)
- 1:20 pm - 2:05 pm
Lunch break
- 2:05 pm - 2:50 pm
Greenwashing
Angelina Bowden-Jones (Curtin Institute for Energy Transition) Dr Keegan Robertson (Curtin Institute for Energy Transition) Associate Professor Harj Singh (School of Accounting, Economics and Finance)
- 2:50 pm - 3:35 pm
Public and community sentiment
Nehemia Gurusinga (Curtin Institute for Energy Transition) Associate Professor Mingming Cheng (Curtin Social Media Research Lab) Dr Maureen Boyle (Curtin Institute for Energy Transition)
- 3:35 pm - 4:00 pm
Wrap up and conclusions
Professor Peta Ashworth
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Networking drinks [Optional]
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