DoctorAlfred Herritsch

I am a Senior Lecturer in Chemical & Process Engineering at the University of Canterbury, with research expertise in dynamic process simulation, engineering digital twins, and energy- and resource-intensive systems. My work integrates first-principles modelling, operational data, and optimisation to support decarbonisation, efficiency improvement, and informed decision-making in industrial and infrastructure settings.

Following my promotion to a research-inclusive Senior Lecturer role in February 2025, I am building a focused research programme centred on simulation-led digital twins for applications such as wineries, campus energy networks, and wastewater treatment systems. A distinctive feature of my work is the development of human-centred and informative digital twins, combining rigorous engineering models with immersive and adaptive interfaces to ensure complex analyses translate into practical insight and impact.

My research is strongly industry-embedded, with active collaborations that provide real-world data, validation opportunities, and applied Master’s and PhD research projects.