Biography
Jenny is a principal research scientist in CSIRO Energy. She leads research projects on technology cost projections and the models she has developed are used to project the cost of electricity generation technologies for the GenCost project for AEMO and the Australian Government. Jenny has made economic modelling contributions to roadmap and renewable energy projects, including the National Hydrogen Roadmap and the Low Emissions Technology Roadmap. She has contributed to studies undertaken by CSIRO on energy storage, RAPS systems, the techno-economic potential of solar fuels, the potential of aviation biofuels in Queensland; ocean renewable energy; geothermal heat for gas processing and concentrating solar thermal energy in Australia.
Dr Hayward’s focus is on developing new methods and modelling approaches to provide robust projections of the capital costs of existing and emerging electricity generation and fuel conversion technologies.
Jenny has previously worked as a computational chemist with expertise in chemical and biological modelling. She has worked in interdisciplinary environments to provide analysis on issues of future strategic significance.
Other Interests
Technological development and innovation.
Why are some technologies successful and others not?
Professional Areas
Current Roles
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Principal Research Scientist
Techno-economic modelling -
Hydrogen Energy Systems Future Science Platform
Technical team member -
Mission Innovation Global Initiative
Technical Advisory Group Chair
Academic Qualifications
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2000
PhD, chemistry
The University of Sydney -
2009
Graduate Diploma, Biotechnology
The Australian National University -
1995
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
The University of Newcastle
Professional Experiences
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2021-2024
Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO -
2012-2021
Senior Research Scientist
CSIRO -
2008-2012
Research Scientist
CSIRO -
2004-2008
Strategic Analyst
Defence Science and Technology Group, Department of Defence, Australia -
2002-2004
Systems Analyst
Defence Science and Technology Group, Department of Defence, Australia -
1999-2002
Post-doctoral research fellow
Biocomputing group, University of Heidelberg, Germany
Achievements and Awards
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2019-2019
CSIRO Collaboration Award
CSIRO -
1991-1995
University Medal
The University of Newcastle
Other highlights
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2008-2024
Developed (and continuing to develop) innovative, world class techno-economic model of electricity generation and transport cost and uptake projections
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2015-2015
Invited speaker at World Hydrogen Technologies Convention
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2013-2013
Invited speaker at Taiwanese renewable energy forum
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2007-2007
Invited speaker at prestigious JASON Defence Advisory Group
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2015-2024
Newcastle Energy Centre Social Club Treasurer
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