Dr Emma Heffernan

Dr Emma Heffernan is a Senior Lecturer in Architectural Engineering at the University of Wollongong in the School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering, she researches within the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre. Emma is an Architect with over a decade of experience of in architectural practice in the UK. She holds a PhD from Plymouth University; her PhD research investigated the delivery of zero carbon homes in the UK and explored the potential for alternative forms of housing delivery to promote sustainable communities. Her research interests include a circular economy in construction, energy efficient design in residential buildings, and sustainable construction.