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Dr Ruth Knibbe
Senior Lecturer, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at UQ

Ruth Knibbe is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of School in the School of Mechanical & Mining Engineering at the University of Queensland. She researches materials development for electrochemical energy systems including fuel cells, electrolysis and battery systems. Through her career she has worked in Switzerland, Denmark and New Zealand, during this time she has collaborated with companies including Areva and Hitachi. Ruth has been collaborating with Aurizon exploring current and future technologies for decarbonising locomotives.