Dr Jordan Parham

Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Director, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Jordan's career has been dedicated to the research and development of energy technologies to support the transition to a low-carbon future. This has included research studies and management at the University of Adelaide and the University of Edinburgh, and as an engineer and then Chief Executive Officer of the Asia-Pacific Business Unit at FCT Combustion, a world leader in supplying combustion equipment to high-temperature industries and 1414 Degrees Ltd, an ASX-listed company focused on developing thermal energy storage technology and the Aurora renewable energy project. Jordan has extensive experience in leading teams to deliver local, national and international projects across a wide range of fields, combining his unique engineering and technical experience with strategic, leadership, business and project management skills. He has a strong interest and track record in developing clean thermal energy technology with a comprehensive understanding of the energy and resource sectors globally and in Australia.