Dr. Iain Macgill

Associate Professor

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Biography

Iain Macgill is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at the University of New South Wales, as well as the Centre for Energy and Environmental Markets. His research interests focus on integrating clean energy technologies into the electricity industry, tackling the technical, economic, and policy challenges associated with new energy sources like wind and solar. Macgill's expertise also includes the analysis of low-carbon, energy-efficient technologies and their optimal integration into restructured electricity industries. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the economic fundamentals, commercial attractiveness, and political realities surrounding the transition to a low-carbon future in the energy sector. Macgill is dedicated to guiding future power system engineers through their careers, promoting sustainable electricity innovations, and providing insights into smart grid integration, electric vehicle policies, and renewable energy project implementation.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and research in clean energy technologies and electricity industry.

Courses

ELEC9715 – Electricity Industry Operation Control ELEC9714 – Electricity Industry Planning Economics

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.