Sustainability Research
We offer independent review, research, and advisory services in sustainability for governments, universities, industry bodies, NGOs, and sustainability-focused organisations seeking evidence-based insights to inform policy, strategy, investment, and education.
What We Deliver
Policy & Industry Research Advisory
We provide evidence-based policy research, regulatory reviews, and sector-specific sustainability analysis for governments, industry bodies, universities, NGOs, and sustainability-focused organisations.
Sustainability Trends, Risk & Forecasting
Identification of emerging sustainability trends, transition risks, opportunities, and future scenarios to inform long-term strategy, investment, and planning.
Business Intelligence & Data Analysis
Translation of sustainability data into decision-relevant insights through rigorous business intelligence, analytics, and research synthesis.
Survey Design & Stakeholder Research
Design, data collection, and analysis of stakeholder, workforce, and community surveys to support evidence-based decision-making and impact assessment.
Key Features
- Rigorous, scientific research methodologies ensuring credibility, transparency, and defensible findings.
- Cross-disciplinary research and advisory expertise spanning policy, technology, environment, and socio-economic systems.
- Independent review and advisory services free from vendor, technology, or institutional bias.
- World-class researchers with peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals.
Sustainability Research Pathway Advisory
Strategy&Ops Consultancy provides independent Sustainability Research
Pathway Advisory for professionals and students in Australia and internationally who are seeking to pursue research-based postgraduate pathways (Master by Research and PhD) in sustainability-related disciplines.
Our team-based approach draws on professors, senior researchers, and
sustainability practitioners to provide informed guidance on research proposaldevelopment, supervision models and fit, scholarship positioning, and long-term academic and professional pathways.
With deep understanding of the Australian research degree system and strong
international academic and industry perspectives, our advisory supports well-
informed, realistic, and strategically positioned research decisions.
Our advisory is independent and non-commercial. We do not act as recruitment agents for universities and do not guarantee admissions or scholarships.
WHAT WE SUPPORT
Research proposal development
Supervision models and fit
Scholarship positioning
Long-term academic and professional pathways
WHO IT’S FOR
Higher degree research students
Early-career professionals
International applicants of universities and research institutes
How We Work
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Research-first, not solution-first
All engagements are grounded in rigorous, scientific research
methodologies. We prioritise evidence quality, transparency of
assumptions, and methodological appropriateness before
recommendations are formed.
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Cross-disciplinary problem framing
Our work integrates insights from sustainability science, policy,
engineering, economics, and social systems. This ensures complex
sustainability challenges are examined beyond single-discipline or
compliance-only lenses.
03
Independent review and critical advisory
We provide independent research and advisory services, free from
technology, vendor, or institutional bias. Our role is to test assumptions,
challenge narratives, and provide defensible, objective insights.
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Research informed by leading scholars and practitioners
Our work is led and reviewed by world-class researchers with peer-
reviewed publications in top international journals, ensuring academic
rigour alongside real-world relevance.
Meet Our Key Experts in Sustainability Research
Our sustainability research capability is supported by a team of professors, senior researchers, and experienced practitioners with expertise across sustainability
science, policy, engineering, economics, governance, and social systems.
Prof. Kim Hassall
Kim has been the National Chair of Education and Professional Development of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Australia for over a decade, playing a critical role in providing leadership in research, policy, and professional development and supporting continuous improvement in the Transport and Logistics Industry. Kim is a well-regarded advisor and expert in logistics, transportation, and freight infrastructure.
Qualification: PhD
Prof. Sushila Krishnaswamy-Chang
Experienced Vice Chancellor with a demonstrated history of academic and Teaching in the Research industry. Skilled in Higher Education, Innovation Policy Designing/Implementation (SMEs), Change & Transformation Project/Management – Higher Education / Academia (Science, Engineering) Business Operations Management; Corporate Finance- Banking Transactions Advisory services for SMEs; Public Relations activities, Events coordination; Digital Marketing; Academic writing at postgraduate level across multiple disciplines
Qualification: PhD & MSc in Environmental Toxicology
Prof. Anirudh Singh
Professor Anirudh Singh specialises in Renewable Energy Technologies. He is a leading researcher, author, and editor of three books and numerous research articles in renewable energy, including Bioenergy for Power Generation, Transportation, and Climate Change Mitigation (2023). Anirudh has over 15 years’ experience in training and capacity building related to the energy transition and has led and undertaken international EU-funded capacity-building projects in renewable energy.
Qualification: PhD
Prof. Linzi Kemp
Linzi’s research expertise is in Organizational Behaviours, Leadership, and Women & Organizations. Linzi is a leading expert on women in employment and leadership, particularly in the Middle East region. She has pioneered and delivered transformative training programs on Women in Leadership. She has co-founded and led the research and advisory ‘Centre for Women in Leadership’. Linzi is an accredited leadership trainer for the Institute of Leadership & Management (UK).
Qualification: PhD
Prof. Catherine Prentice
Professor Catherine Prentice is a globally recognized marketing scholar and industry leader, bringing deep expertise to our ecotourism consultancy and training. As a former entrepreneur and corporate executive, Catherine bridges academic excellence with real-world impact. She holds key editorial roles in top-tier journals such as, Tourism Review (Q1) and Journal of Hospitality and Marketing Management (Q1) and was named Australia’s leading researcher in Marketing and Strategic Management. Her expertise in ecotourism, service marketing and AI makes her an exceptional thought leader driving innovation in sustainable tourism.
Qualification: PhD
Dr. Alex Steinberg
Dr. Alex is a highly accomplished Coach, Advisor and Work Psychologist with a background in corporate leadership in the Fortune 500, in entrepreneurship, in strategy and change consulting, and in research and training. She draws on close to 30 years of experience in both Fortune 500 and small businesses. Her leadership roles were across different cultures and geographies, in 7 countries and 10 industries.
Qualification: PhD
Dr. Tolu Olarewaju
Tolu is an award-winning banker, educator, researcher, and entrepreneur. His versatile career as a combination of academic and practitioner positions him in a better stead in conducting and generating impactful research for industries, governments, and businesses. He is passionate about sustainability and ESG and helps organizations tackle the challenges through research, advisory, and training. Tolu’s research has been published by world-leading journals.
Qualification: PhD
Dr. Tenghao Zhang
Nick is an Energy Market Analyst with a deep knowledge of today’s dynamics and the complexities of the oil and gas, renewable energy, and electricity markets. Nick excels at complex quantitative data and quantitative analysis, including financial data modelling and risk assessment. His analysis helps long-term strategic planning by offering insights into evolving energy market dynamics, technological advancements, and shifts in consumer preferences.
Qualification: PhD
Dr. Suwastika Naidu
Suwastika has a successful track record of research and advisory in public administration, human resources management, and small businesses. She is an expert in econometrics and policy analysis. Her econometrics work on telemedicine systems in the Pacific Islands countries has generated significant social impact on the industry and the community. Suwastika is proficient in quantitative data analysis and future scenario modelling.
Qualification: PhD
Prof. Zhaoyong Zhang
Zhaoyong’s expertise is in Economics and Finance, and he specializes in monetary and financial market integration in East Asia. His research is well-regarded internationally, as evidenced by his holding prestigious journals’ editor positions and top-tier journal publications. Zhaoyong has held several consulting positions with internationally renowned institutions, including the OECD, IDRC, and Hanns Seidel Foundation.
Qualification: PhD