As a Senior Research Fellow with the Gulbali Institute for Agricultre, Water and Environment, Dr Simon Wright is a leading authority on renewable energy transitions and circular-economy innovation and specialises in how regional and remote communities navigate the shift to net zero.

With two decades of cross‑sector experience, he provides evidence‑based insight into microgrids, community‑energy models and the policy and governance settings that enable equitable, large‑scale transformation.

His work also guides organisations and governments on measuring and implementing circular‑economy initiatives to reduce waste and boost resource efficiency.

A national voice on sustainability and a Churchill Fellow, he contributes to community‑energy boards and climate advocacy, making him a sought‑after commentator on Australia’s energy and regional‑transition challenges.