Dr Thomas Brinsmead

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Biography

Thomas S Brinsmead (PhD ElecEng) is part of the Power Systems team in the CSIRO Energy Research Unit. He has previously been part of the Energy Economics team in the same organisation. He applies quantitative analysis methods to understand the role of energy in the Australian economy to assist governments and industry decision making. Previous research includes developing a systems and risk management framework for conceptualising and applying sustainability principles, least-cost electricity generation planning, and Australian greenhouse gas emissions reductions pathways. He has a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Automatic Control, both from the University of Newcastle, NSW Australia.

Professional Areas

Current Roles

2023-current
Technical Coordinator for CSIRO for Australian Research in Power Systems Transition
2023-2024
Grids Management options for the Future of Electricity Vietnam
2022-2024
Team Leader, Power Systems
2017-2019
Technical Modelling Integration Coordinator for the Australian National Outlook (Two)
2016
Co-ordination of modelling for CSIRO contribution to Network Transformation Roadmap
2013-15
Co-ordination of energy scenario modelling for Australian National Outlook
2015
Lead Analyst development of models for Future Energy Storage Trends project
2013-14
Integration of quantitative models for the Future Grid Forum
2010-11
Quantitative Modelling for the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Roadmap
2009-10
Estimation of Australian wind resources
2008-10
Refactor of energy economic model into modular components

Academic Qualifications

2023

Postgraduate coursework in Systems Architecture and Design (Sys650)
Stevens University
2014

Prince 2 Foundation Certificate
Axelos
1999

PhD in Electrical Engineering
University of Newcastle, Australia
1995

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
University of Newcastle, Australia

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