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Biography
Dr James Foster is a Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO within the Energy Systems research program. He is a specialist in mathematical optimisation and data analytics applied to energy systems.
As a member of the Energy Economic Modelling team, he performs research on the production, transport and consumption of energy on national or global scales. Together we provide insights from our modelling to help industry and government make strategic decisions to adapt to the present and future state of the global economy.
Other Interests
Research Areas
Energy system optimisation modelling, power systems, energy economics, data models
Research Software Proficiencies
Programming languages (Julia, Python, C, Unix-based systems); SQL databases (PostgreSQL, SQLite)
Algebraic modelling languages for optimisation (JuMP, AMPL, GAMS)
Academic Qualifications
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2013
PhD (Mathematics)
University of Newcastle -
2006
B. Science (Physics maj.)
University of Newcastle -
2005
B. Mathematics (Hons)
University of Newcastle
Achievements and Awards
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2024-2024
The CSIRO Trusted Award
CSIRO -
2022-2022
Growing our Impact Award
CSIRO (Energy Business Unit)
Current Roles
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Research Software Development
Developing advanced tools for energy system modelling and analysis -
Energy System Analyst
Drawing insights out of complex energy system data
Fields of Research
Professional Experiences
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2019-2025
Research Scientist in Energy Systems
CSIRO -
2015-2018
Lecturer in Pure & Applied Mathematics
University of Newcastle & Avondale College -
2014-2014
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Wisconsin-Madison -
2007-2008
Technical Officer
BHP Billiton
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2023-2025
Energy Science Council
Professional Areas
Publications
ORCID 0000-0002-5182-9295
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