Adrian Panow

Adrian is an experienced energy, resources, and agrifood executive with international, private and public sector expertise in business and technology development, joint ventures, stakeholder engagement, commercialization, and program leadership. As the Director, Deakin Energy, Adrian provides leadership in positioning Deakin University as a preferred partner for industry and government in the delivery of innovative solutions to the sustainable energy supply challenges facing modern society.

Partnership Increases Productivity and Profits in the Lao PDR

The natural resources of Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) have been experiencing severe pressure from unsustainable farming practices coupled with a surge in foreign agricultural investments. Without proper intervention, Lao PDR’s environment and natural resources will no longer be sustainable and hundreds of marginalized communities in the country will be pushed further into poverty.