Kira Rundel

Kira Rundel

Monash University

Kira Rundel is currently in the final stages of completing her PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Monash University under the supervision of Professor Chris McNeill. Her academic work, centered around the advancement of photovoltaic technologies, is driven by her passion for renewable energy and finding solutions to combat climate change. Outside of the university, Kira enjoys volunteering as a presenter on the BZE Science and Solutions radio show and the vibrant Melbourne coffee scene. She grew up in the desert of Southern Arizona, where her interest in solving climate-related problems was sparked at a young age after learning first-hand the severe consequences that drought can have on fragile desert ecosystems.

Web tools and Projects we developed

  • Open-NEM

    The live tracker of the Australian electricity market.

  • Paris Equity Check

    This website is based on a Nature Climate Change study that compares Nationally Determined Contributions with equitable national emissions trajectories in line with the five categories of equity outlined by the IPCC.

  • liveMAGICC Climate Model

    Run one of the most popular reduced-complexity climate carbon cycle models online. Used by IPCC, UNEP GAP reports and numerous scientific publications.

  • NDC & INDC Factsheets

    Check out our analysis of all the post-2020 targets that countries announced under the Paris Agreement.