Thomas Cernev

Tom Cernev is an accomplished engineer with extensive experience in sustainable development, research, and engineering practices. Currently serving as an Engineer at Shoal Group Pty Ltd and as a Research Affiliate at the University of Adelaide's Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources, Tom also contributes to the research efforts at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, University of Cambridge. Tom held the position of SA Chair for the Sustainable Engineering Society at Engineers Australia and was a contributing author for the UN Global Assessment Report 2022. Tom's past experiences include consulting for a Canadian property investment fund, participating in various educational programs, and engaging in a virtual internship with Citi. Tom holds a Master of Philosophy in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge and has dual Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Theoretical and Experimental Physics from the University of Adelaide.