Rate My Professor Jessica Siva

Dr. Siva's research focuses on megaproject decision-making, examining governance, power dynamics, and behaviours in projects like skyscrapers and tunnels. She addresses sustainable built environments, circular economy, project governance, and women in construction leadership. She has produced over 50 peer-reviewed outputs, including the book Power in Megaproject Decision-Making: A Governmentality Approach (2024) and lead-edited Best Practices in Sustainable Built Environments: Case Studies from India and Australia (2025). Select publications are 'The hidden barriers to social value delivery in megaprojects' (2023), 'Client learning for successful architect-client relationships' (2012), and 'Driving the zero-carbon construction strategy' (2025). She has attracted over $500,000 in grants, leading initiatives like Resilient Water Solutions for Coastal Communities ($375,909; 2025-2028). Awards include three Emerald Best Paper Awards (2009, 2011, 2012), ProSPER.Net UN Young Researchers Scholarship, University of Newcastle Global Engagement Excellence Award (2024), Early Career Researcher Finalist (2025), and joint Employability Excellence Award (2023). Her international work fosters zero-carbon networks and gender equity, impacting sustainable construction.