Primary Job Title Chair of the Technical Committee and Judge Primary Organization
World Solar Challenge
Gender Male
Qualifications: BAppSc (Computer Studies), MAppSc (Computer Studies), PhD (Applied Mathematics)
Primary area of interest: Energy-efficient transport
Years on the Faculty: 3 events
Peter first became involved in the World Solar Challenge in 1993, when he was asked by the Aurora Vehicles Association to help them determine the best way to
manage their energy system. He joined the team for the 1993 event, and was hooked. From 1996 until 2009 he was the race manager and strategist for Aurora, except for 2007 when he drove the route with a small green electric car called Trev. He completed his PhD, "Optimal energy management for solar-powered cars", in 2000. He also helped design and build cars with Aurora and with the South Australian Solar Car Consortium. In 2011 Peter was asked to be a Judge for the Event, and since then he has chaired the Technical Faculty.
