About

About the Monash Energy Institute

The Monash Energy Institute (Institute) is a dynamic community of energy researchers and practitioners at Monash University, committed to maximising the University's impact in energy transition research and training focused on the electricity value chain.

Leveraging multidisciplinary strengths and academic leadership, including social, technical, and market economics at Monash University, the Institute drives and facilitates the development of impactful research, industry engagement, and professional training initiatives and translates evidence-based insights to shape energy policy.

The Institute has leveraged the university’s research strengths to enable flagship initiatives like the Net Zero Initiative, the Grid Innovation Hub, Zema Energy Studies scholarships, and the Reliable Affordable Clean Energy for 2030 CRC.

Our commitment

  • Vision

    Significantly contribute to the national and international zero-carbon transition

  • Purpose

    Maximise Monash University's impact in energy transition research and training

  • University

    Develop a global presence and reputation in energy transition through impact-driven programs, partnerships and government engagement.

  • Colleagues

    Amplify energy research excellence visibility. Co-develop energy transition research, professional development and policy programs with strategic partners to deliver local and global impact.

  • Students

    Support a vibrant interdisciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate energy student community through partnerships with global industry networks.

  • Partners

    Develop trusted partnerships that are underpinned by the University’s excellent R&D capabilities, enabling access to student talent, and professional development.

Director of Research, Monash Energy Institute: Professor Yolande Strengers

Professor Yolande Strengers is a digital sociologist and human-computer interaction professor investigating the sustainability and inclusion impacts of digital and smart technologies, including emerging forms of AI. At Monash University, she leads the Energy Futures research program in the Emerging Technologies Research Lab, which undertakes critical interdisciplinary and international research into the social, cultural and experiential dimensions of the design, use and futures of new and emerging technologies.

Meet the people behind the mission

Contact us

General enquiries energy-institute@monash.edu
Research and partnership enquiries Dr Annelieke de Wit
Manager Projects and Partnerships, Monash Energy Institute
Monash University, Clayton Campus
Annelieke.Dewit@monash.edu
Media enquiries media@monash.edu