Biography
Subbu is a senior researcher, research cluster leader and project manager with domain expertise in various energy systems and thermal systems. He has extensive experience leading the development and implementation of new solutions in the energy domain with specific focus on emerging technologies.
Subbu's research in CSIRO is primarily focussed on decarbonising the built environment sector. His research has led to development of solar assisted cooling system development and demonstration in commercial buildings, development of low energy cooling solutions for buildings.
As part of his current research, he is evaluating ways to use advances in digital technologies to reduce buildings carbon foot print, evaluating strategies for smart buildings to grid interaction (B2G) and concepts for net zero energy buildings. The research activities include leading the development of a data platform for buildings data, use of advanced control methods to optimise HVAC energy use, unlocking new opportunities for energy management in buildings through localised sensing.
Subbu leads the Australian air conditioning industry body (AIRAH) Special Technical Group (STG) on Renewable heating and cooling. Along with AIRAH, he developed an industry road map for improving the uptake of renewables in Australian built environment.
As part of research delivery, Subbu has worked with various government departments, industry partners and non-governmental partners. Subbu has carried out international consulting projects in North America and Asia, participates in International Energy Agency (IEA) tasks. He maintains research relationship with partners in Europe, Asia.
Prior to CSIRO, Subbu held technology leadership roles Siemens and GE corporate R&D departments in the area of decentralised power generation, clean coal technology development projects.
Subbu has a PhD in mechanical engineering (thermal sciences specialisation) from the University of Cambridge, UK.