Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, has announced the appointment of Professor Veena Sahjwalla to the Climate Commission.

 

Professor Sahajwalla is Associate Dean Strategic Industry Relations, Faculty of Science and Director of the Centre of Sustainable Materials Research & Technology at the University of New South Wales.  She has research and development expertise in the fields of energy efficiency, sustainable materials and recycling and invented a process of recycling plastics and rubber tyres in steelmaking.

 

Professor Sahajwalla will replace Dr Susannah Elliot, who stepped down from her role to continue her work with the Australian Science Media Centre.

 

"Professor Sahajwalla has conducted world-leading research in collaboration with major resources companies in Australia. Professor Sahajwalla's understanding of Australian industries together with her expertise in science communication will be valuable additions to the Climate Commission,” Mr Combet said.