Professor Dr. Tommy Wiedmann

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Biography

Professor Tommy Wiedmann has a long-standing career in sustainability research. His work focuses on integrated sustainability assessment and environmental footprint analysis, aiming to achieve concurrent human and planetary well-being. He employs environmental input-output analysis as part of a holistic approach, including life cycle assessment and industrial ecology to promote sustainable consumption and production practices. His recent research interests revolve around systems changes and post-growth economies, accentuating the need for sustainable transformations. He leads several national e-research infrastructure projects and coordinates various sustainability-related research initiatives. With extensive experience in teaching, he covers topics such as environmental sustainability frameworks, accounting, and integrated sustainability assessment.

Research Interests

Sustainability Research Industrial Ecology Carbon Footprinting Environmental Footprint Analysis Life Cycle Assessment Environmental Input-Output Analysis Sustainable Consumption & Production Ecological Economics Low-Carbon Economy Triple Bottom Line Accounting Sustainability Metrics Integrated Sustainability Analysis Sustainability Transformations

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Sydney • Kensington, Australia

Professor in sustainability research at UNSW Sydney.

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — 2019-01-01

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Sydney • Kensington, Australia

Associate Professor in sustainability research.

Director

2006-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Centre Sustainability Accounting • York, UK

Director responsible for driving sustainability accounting initiatives.

Senior Research Scientist

2011-01-01 — 2012-01-01

CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences • Canberra, Australia

Led sustainability research projects.

Senior Research Associate

2002-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Stockholm Environment Institute • York, UK

Worked on sustainability and environmental projects.

Researcher/Consultant

1999-01-01 — 2002-01-01

VDI Technology Centre • Düsseldorf, Germany

Research and consultancy in technology assessment.

Research Associate Principal Investigator

1996-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Centre of Technology Assessment • Stuttgart, Germany

Principal investigator in technology assessment.

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.