Carolyn Chan

Immediate Past Chair

Carolyn is an experienced chemical engineer with business qualifications. She has worked in various technical and commercial type roles over the past 20 years in the oil and gas industry.

George Wild

Chair

George graduated from Birmingham University in the UK with a BSc (HONS). Since graduation, he has worked in the UK, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Nigeria, and South Korea.

Hugh Barlow

Social Media Coordinator

Hugh is the Social Media Coordinator for the JVCEC, generating media content and growing the chemical engineering community connection in Victoria.

Dr Gang (Kevin) Li

Melbourne University Academic Representative

Dr Gang (Kevin) Li is a senior lecturer academic at the Department of Chemical Engineering, the University of Melbourne, and a theme leader at ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for LNG Futures.

Connor Skoss

Event Coordinator

Connor, a University of Adelaide chemical engineering graduate, specialises in wastewater treatment. Now in EPC project delivery across AU/NZ and the Pacific, his expertise includes fine bubble aeration, membranes, and ion exchange technologies.

Fiona Adams

Deputy Chair

Fiona Adams, a chartered chemical engineer and RMIT graduate, excels in safety, rail, and engineering management. At Ediom, she leads engineering coordination for Victorian level crossing projects and develops strategies for major transport bids. A former Women in Engineering leader, Fiona combines technical expertise with impactful leadership in infrastructure development.

Leigh Atkins

EA Representative

Leigh Atkins, a seasoned process engineer in oil, gas, and energy, excels in leadership, asset planning, and advanced process control. As Lead Industry Advisor for Future Fuels CRC and EngAus representative on JVCEC, Leigh’s extensive site experience and technical expertise drive impactful contributions to the energy sector's advancement.

Sandeep Rajan

Secretary

Sandeep Rajan, a final-year chemical engineering student at RMIT University from southern India, is passionate about research in chemical engineering. With a keen interest in alternative energy materials and technology, he aspires to contribute to advancing sustainable solutions in the energy sector.

Saw Hong Lim

University Prizes Coordinator

Saw, a process engineer with 12+ years in oil and gas and 6 years in CCS research, has led multimillion-dollar projects. She specialises in process design, project planning, commissioning, and troubleshooting. She played a key role in the Otway capture skid test campaigns, overseeing testing, commissioning, and maintenance coordination.