ABSTRACT
Net zero sounds altruistic in terms of its ethos but highly demanding and intertwined (signifying its complexity) in its delivery. Also, let us not forget its existential relation with Anthropocene (albeit by other names, such as carbon neutral, zero emissions, etc.) has come about due to our misgivings and will probably continue in some form until the last one of us survives on this Earth. In this chapter, I will first dwell upon the role of evolutionary science/engineering in shaping my personal academic and research journey into net zero. Over the past two decades, my research has been enriched by the interdisciplinary remits of net zero challenges. More recent activities have focused on integrating sustainability into engineering projects, primarily tackling the dilemma of achieving sustainable net zero at the energy-environment nexus. There is certainly a lot more to be done.
