Andrew Want

Dr. Andrew Want is a Lecturer in Renewable Energy at the University of Hull's Energy and Environment Institute. His expertise lies in the intersection of offshore renewable energy and marine ecosystems. He leads modules on Environmental Impact Assessment and MSc Research Dissertation, and lectures on Renewable Energy Technologies. He supervises MSc and PhD students across multiple institutions, including Durham University and the University of Brest. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (pending) and contributes to the Aura Centre for Doctoral Training.

**Education**: PhD in Marine Ecology (2013–2017, Heriot-Watt University), focusing on rocky shore responses to wave energy extraction and climate change.

**Research Interests**: Biofouling, wave energy impacts, blue carbon habitats, and invasive species management. Collaborates with the European Marine Energy Centre to study marine growth in offshore energy contexts.

**Grants & Projects**: Co-investigator on a £18,450 Natural England-funded project (2022–2023) reviewing seagrass nutrient sensitivity. Active in multi-disciplinary research linking renewable energy development with ecological sustainability.

**Teaching**: Module leader for Environmental Impact Assessment and MSc Dissertation, alongside roles in Renewable Energy Technologies and student supervision across multiple universities.