Alison Subiantoro

Specialized in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies, providing solutions for air temperature, humidity, and cleanliness issues. Led the company's strategic direction and operational management.

Provided consultancy services for universities and training for academic staff members. Assisted tertiary education institutions in implementing the UN's sustainability development goals (SDGs) principles.

Trained lecturers to conduct better research and produce better publications. Led the sustainability interest group at the university.

Taught and led research programs in Sustainability, Energy, and HVAC, managing collaborative projects with a budget exceeding NZD 300,000. Coordinated indigenous student engagement programs and represented the department in professional bodies.

Taught and led research programs in Sustainability, Energy, and HVAC, managing collaborative projects with a budget exceeding NZD 300,000. Coordinated indigenous student engagement programs and represented the department in professional bodies.

Managed five departments and led the accreditation process for two departments. Helped formulate the university's 2020-2030 strategic plan and established collaborations with other Engineering faculties.

Revamped the curriculum to include sustainability topics. Contributed to the university's academic and strategic initiatives.

Led a multi-national research group and managed a budget of around SGD 700,000. Established collaborations with other universities and government agencies.

Worked on air conditioning for electric vehicles in tropical cities. Conducted research and contributed to project development.

Increased the efficiency of a flat plate solar collector by 14% through improving the plate design. Conducted research and analysis.

Developed a novel numerical model of blood flows in stented arteries using the Lattice Boltzmann Method. Contributed to biomedical engineering research.

Reviewed building services designs, including HVAC, ducting, and piping. Prepared tender documents for various projects.

Activities and societies: Designed a new rotary expansion machine that could be 15% more energy efficient compared to existing machines; Manufactured a prototype, identified the issues and sources of inefficiency, and proposed solutions; Developed and validated a comprehensive mathematical model for the machine including its movements and thermodynamics.

Thesis focused on the development of a revolving vane expander. Designed a new rotary expansion machine with potential for 15% higher energy efficiency. Manufactured a prototype, identified inefficiencies, and proposed solutions, while also developing and validating a comprehensive mathematical model for the machine.

Activities and societies: Investigated for the first time the potential use of electroosmotic pressure to drive a compressor; Validated a theoretical model for electroosmotic pressure.

Thesis focused on the development of an electrokinetic actuator and its applications in compressors. Investigated the potential use of electroosmotic pressure to drive a compressor. Validated a theoretical model for electroosmotic pressure.

Grade: First Class Honours

Graduated with first class honours, specializing in Thermal-Fluids Engineering. Studied core mechanical engineering principles with a focus on thermal and fluid systems.