As the Director, Energy Transition Network at The University of Queensland, Prof. Adrian Panow is providing strategic leadership for energy transition research activities across the University to align research direction and internal capabilities with external priorities. Appointed as an Industry Professor, Adrian has international private and public sector expertise in business and technology development, joint ventures, commercialisation, policy implementation and program leadership.
Previous roles have included:
- Director Major Projects, Melbourne Energy Institute, University of Melbourne
- Board Member, Wannon Water Corporation
- Director, Deakin Energy, Deakin University
- Chief Technology Officer, Flexible Drive Pty Ltd
- State Government of Victoria, Australia
- Director Earth Resources Development
- Director Energy Investment and Programs
- Bonlac Foods Limited, International Business Development Manager - Bioscience
Adrian has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Biochemistry/Applied Chemistry), PhD in industrial biotechnology, Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.