Ashleigh Dingwall

Ashleigh Dingwall is a Master’s student in the Department of Chemical Engineering, under the Energy Systems Research Group (ESRG). Her research focuses on developing a comprehensive Climate, Land, Energy, and Water systems (CLEWs) Integrated Assessment Model (IAM) for South Africa to support the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) in its climate mitigation mandate.

Prior to this, Ashleigh served as the intern on the project to develop and allocate South Africa's Sectoral Emissions Targets (SETs) to 2030, commissioned by GIZ, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, and DFFE. She holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Ocean & Atmosphere Science from the University of Cape Town. Her Honours thesis, within the field of Atmospheric Chemistry, involved quantifying the major seasonal NOx sources and aerosol nitrate formation pathways in the highly industrialised Highveld region, South Africa, using nitrogen and oxygen stable isotopes.

Alongside her Master’s studies, Ashleigh has contributed to the Climate Compatible Growth programme, assessing the feasibility of using OSeMOSYS as a tool for national climate and energy policy analysis in South Africa. She has also supported the preparation and delivery of an OSeMOSYS training course for stakeholders on modelling applications for energy and climate policy.

Her broad expertise lies in integrated resource systems modelling, with a focus on providing insights to inform national-level policymaking.