Alex Newcombe

Alex Newcombe has a diverse work experience in the renewable energy and environmental engineering sectors. They started their career as an Undergraduate Civil/Environmental Engineer at Aurecon in 2013. They then worked as a Graduate Environmental Engineer at REMONDIS Australia Pty Ltd, where they managed the environmental monitoring system for a landfill and waste management facility.

In 2014, Alex worked as a Student Assistant at the Technical University of Denmark, where they assisted in managing a database of products with nanomaterials for sale within the EU. They also conducted basic research and assisted in website development and article research in the department of environment.

In 2015, Alex interned at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) as a Renewable Energy Intern. They focused on organizing an international conference on wind and solar energy resource assessment in the Philippines.

Alex continued their studies at the Technical University of Denmark as a Teaching Assistant in 2016. They assisted in exercise sessions for the course "Integrating Renewables into the Electricity Market". They also worked as a Student Assistant at Energy Consulting Network, where they assisted in formulating proposals for the ManagEnergy program.

From 2017 to 2019, Alex worked as a Wind Analyst at Ørsted, where they conducted energy yield assessments for offshore wind farms. They also worked on the BEACon dual-Doppler radar project and performed data analysis and yield assessments in the Energy Yield Assessment department.

In 2019, Alex joined Energistyrelsen as an Advisor and later became a Special Advisor. They provided advisory services related to sustainable energy actions and capacity building. They joined K2 Management in 2022 as a Senior Consultant, focusing on project development.

Overall, Alex Newcombe's work experience demonstrates their expertise in renewable energy, environmental engineering, project development, and advisory roles.

Alex Newcombe began their education at St Lawrence's College in South Brisbane, where they completed their high school education from 2002 to 2006. They then pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree with a focus on Civil/Environmental Engineering at QUT (Queensland University of Technology) from 2009 to 2013. In 2012, they also spent a year at DTU (Technical University of Denmark) as part of their Bachelor's degree program. After completing their undergraduate studies, Alex went on to earn a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Sustainable Energy (Wind) from DTU from 2014 to 2016.