Dr. Usha  Iyer-Raniga
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Dr. Usha Iyer-Raniga

Associate Professor
RMIT University, Australia


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Environmental Science from University of Melbourne, Australia

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Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Regenerative Environments
62%
Environment Engineering
90%
Sustainable Development
75%
Agriculture
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
3
Chapters
27
Articles
136
Abstracts
41

Selected Publications

  1. van Bueren, B.J.A., K. Argus, U. Iyer-Raniga and M.A.A.M. Leenders, 2023. The circular economy operating and stakeholder model “eco-5HM” to avoid circular fallacies that prevent sustainability. J. Cleaner Prod., Vol. 391. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136096.
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  2. van Bueren, B.J.A., U. Iyer-Raniga, K. Argus and M.A.A.M. Leenders, 2022. Closing the loopholes in circular economy definitions and assessments using ontological criteria, with a demonstration for Australia. Resour. Conserv. Recycl., Vol. 186. 10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106554.
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  3. Srivastava, S., U.I. Raniga and S. Misra, 2022. A methodological framework for life cycle sustainability assessment of construction projects incorporating TBL and decoupling principles. Sustainability, Vol. 14. 10.3390/su14010197.
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  4. Iyer-Raniga, U. and P. Huovila, 2022. Mapping sustainability indicators for circular built environment in the Global South. IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci., Vol. 1101. 10.1088/1755-1315/1101/6/062033.
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  5. Islam, M.T., U. Iyer-Raniga and S. Trewick, 2022. Recycling perspectives of circular business models: A review. Recycling, Vol. 7. 10.3390/recycling7050079.
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  6. Islam, M.T. and U. Iyer-Raniga, 2022. Lithium-ion battery recycling in the circular economy: A review. Recycling, Vol. 7. 10.3390/recycling7030033.
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  7. Huovila, P., U. Iyer-Raniga, C. Cheong, R. Malhotra, Y. Choudhary and G. Penagos, 2022. Circular design in the global south. Acta Polytech CTU Proc., 38: 642-648.
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  8. Gajanayake, A. and U. Iyer-Raniga, 2022. Infrastructure financing for climate change adaptation in Australia: Practitioners’ perspectives. Constr. Econ. Build., 22: 1-16.
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  9. Clapham, P., U. Iyer-Raniga and G. Aranda-Mena, 2022. Precursor considerations for new circular economy business models. IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci., Vol. 1101. 10.1088/1755-1315/1101/6/062037.
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  10. van Bueren, B.J.A., U. Iyer-Raniga, M.A.A.M. Leenders and K. Argus, 2021. Comprehensiveness of circular economy assessments of regions: A systematic review at the macro-level. Environ. Res. Lett., Vol. 16. 10.1088/1748-9326/ac209c.
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  11. Zhang, S., K. Wang, W. Xu, U. Iyer-Raniga and A. Athienitis et al., 2021. Policy recommendations for the zero energy building promotion towards carbon neutral in Asia-Pacific Region. Energy Policy, Vol. 159. 10.1016/j.enpol.2021.112661.
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  12. Moore, T., U. Iyer-Raniga and I. Ridley, 2017. Reflections of a green university building: evaluating the full process from design to occupation. Int. J. Sustainability Higher Edu., .
  13. Kashyap, K., U. Iyer-Raniga and M. Francis, 2017. Showcasing `Real` Green Buildings: A Case for Post Occupancy of University Buildings. Zero Carbon Build. J., .
  14. Ridley, I., T. Moore and U. Iyer-Ranig, 2016. The Swanston Academic Building: Benchmarking and Post Occupancy Evaluation of a new generation of University Buildings. Build. Environ., .
  15. Iyer-Raniga, U., T. Moore, I. Ridley and M.M. Andamon, 2016. Aligning goals for sustainable outcomes: case study of a university building in Australia. In: Engaging Stakeholders in Education for Sustainable Development at University Level. Filho, W.L. and L. Brandli, (Ed.). Springer, London, pp 163-176.
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  16. Iyer-Raniga, U. and T. Dalton, 2016. A holistic view for integrating sustainability education for the built environment professions in Indonesia. In: Handbook of theory and practice of Sustainable Development in Higher Education. Iyer-Raniga, U. and T. Dalton, (Ed.). Springer, South America, pp 355-376.
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  17. Iyer-Raniga, U. and M.M. Andamon, 2016. Transformative learning: innovating sustainability education in built environment. Int. J. Sustainability Higher Edu., 17: 105-122.
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  18. Judson, E., U. Iyer-Raniga and R. Horne, 2014. Greening heritage housing: understanding homeowners` renovation practices in Australia. J. Hous. Built Environ., 29: 61-78.
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  19. Hedayati, M., U. Iyer-Raniga and E. Crossin, 2014. A greenhouse gas assessment of a stadium in Australia. Build. Res. Inf., 42: 602-615.
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  20. Mills, A., H. Lingard, P. McLaughlin and U. Iyer-Raniga, 2012. Pathways to industry: Work practices of undergraduate students in construction programs in Australia. Int. J. Constr. Edu. Res., 8: 159-170.
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  21. Iyer-Raniga, U., 2012. Applying Black Swan theory for achieving sustainability in the built environment. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Eng. Res., 3: 108-113.
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  22. Iyer-Raniga, U. and J.P.C. Wong, 2012. Everlasting Shelters: Life cycle energy assessment for heritage buildings. Hist. Environ., 24: 25-30.
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  23. Iyer-Raniga, U. and J.P.C. Wong, 2012. Evaluation of whole life cycle assessment for heritage buildings in Australia. Build. Environ., 47: 138-149.
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