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Gareth Kennedy

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Research Director, Sustainable Mining Technologies at CSIRO
📍 Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

Gareth Kennedy is the Research Director for Sustainable Mining Technologies at CSIRO, leading R&D in efficient and sustainable mining. With a Ph. D. from the University of Exeter, his expertise spans mine safety, environmental sustainability, and advanced mining systems. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at The University of Queensland.

He leads the development of CataVAM™, a groundbreaking technology that mitigates harmful methane emissions from coal mines by converting them into a usable energy source.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Research Director, Sustainable Mining Technologies
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
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Sustainable Mining
His current role at CSIRO is entirely focused on leading a research program to advance sustainable and efficient mining technologies for the future.
Methane Abatement
He is actively seeking partners to develop CataVAM™, a specific technology created to mitigate methane emissions from underground coal mining.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Research Director, Sustainable Mining Technologies
CSIRO
1-2017 - 1-2025
Director, Mine Safety Technology Research Centre, Simtars
Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ)
7-2020 - 6-2023
Adjunct Associate Professor in the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre,
The University of Queensland
10-2015 - 1-2017
A/Director, Mining Research and Development Centre, Simtars
Department of Natural Resources and Mines (Queensland)
11-2014 - 10-2015
Principal Engineer, Mining Research and Development Centre, Simtars
Department of Natural Resources and Mines (Queensland)
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Education
2002 - 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Exeter
2-2023 - 11-2028
Master of Business Administration - MBA - Candidate (ongoing study)
The University of Queensland
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