Luxton Memorial Lecture
History of the Lecture
The Memorial Luxton Lecture is presented by the Centre for Energy Technology and the Institute for Sustainability,ÌýEnergy and Resources in honour of Professor Russell Escourt 'Sam' Luxton, FTS, FIEAust, FAIE, FRSAMC, FRSA (1933-2013).
Professor Luxton was a truly remarkable person, who made significant contributions to the national energy direction in recommending the establishment of the National Energy Research, Development & Demonstration Council (NERDDC), a precursor to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
He was also a national leader in the engineering and education professions, through his roles as Professor and Head of the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s School of Mechanical Engineering and a champion for progress along the path to a cleanerÌýenergy future through the twin pillars of innovativeÌýtechnology development and policy initiatives.
The Luxton Lecture addresses new opportunities to transform energy systems.
General enquiries
Centre for Energy Technology
Email: cet@adelaide.edu.au