| Telephone: | +61 8 6304 6568 |
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| Email: | asma.aziz@ecu.edu.au |
| Campus: | Joondalup |
| ORCID iD: | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3538-0536 |
Dr Asma Aziz is an Associate Professor in Power Engineering at Edith Cowan University (ECU), recognised for her contributions to sustainable energy systems, renewable energy integration, energy storage and power system resilience. Her academic leadership spans research, teaching, industry engagement and professional service, with a strong focus on bridging the gap between academic research, industry innovation and real-world energy challenges. She is passionate about advancing sustainable and intelligent energy technologies, delivering high-quality engineering education, mentoring the next generation of engineers and researchers, and building impactful collaborations between universities, industry and government.
Asma's research expertise encompasses sustainable energy systems, power system analysis, renewable energy integration, energy management and grid stability. Her work focuses particularly on strengthening power system reliability and resilience through emerging technologies, including grid-scale battery energy storage, grid-forming technologies, hybrid renewable energy systems and second-life applications for electric vehicle batteries. She has led and contributed to numerous high-impact, industry-driven research projects and secured substantial competitive research funding, including major collaborations with CSIRO, CIGRE and iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre, translating innovative research into practical solutions for Australia's energy transition.
With over 90 peer-reviewed publications, Asma's research has contributed to advancing technical knowledge, informing energy policy and shaping public understanding of the clean energy transition. Her research and expert commentary have attracted significant national and international media attention, including coverage by ABC News, The Guardian, The Conversation, AusSMC and APAC Network. Through these engagements, she translates complex engineering and energy challenges into accessible insights, contributing to informed public debate and evidence-based policy discussions.
Asma has an active international research profile and has represented Australia in the International Energy Agency (IEA) Wind Technology Collaboration Programme, contributing to Task 41: Distributed Wind Technology and Task 50: Hybrid Power Plants as a working-group member and observer. She also mentors small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through CSIRO's Innovate to Grow program, supporting industry-led innovation and the translation of research into commercial opportunities.
Beyond research, Asma is committed to advancing the power engineering profession and fostering an inclusive engineering community. She is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), and a National Council Member of the Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA), where she serves as National University Liaison Coordinator. She has also established initiatives to strengthen university–industry connections and support emerging engineering professionals. Recognised as an Athena Swan Champion at ECU, she is a passionate advocate for women in STEM and actively supports gender equity, diversity and inclusion in engineering.
Her research vision is dedicated to the aspects of the modern, smart and sustainable power system, which comprises suitable modelling of the system, new players to support the sustainability and reliability of the electrical network. Major topics include: