He is an international expert in environmental management, especially where science and engineering interface with public policy. His research targets the interactions and interdependencies between human and natural systems, and focuses on processes and practices across many areas and diverse sectors that aim to decouple economic growth from natural resources.

As an environmental scientist, he is committed to helping the industrial transition to a low carbon future, supporting  government policy development, and empowering people  through his research to engage in the transformational shift required for our society to reach sustainability.