Elliot Woolley

Elliot Woolley is a Reader in Sustainable Production and Consumption at Loughborough University's Wolfson School. He holds roles such as Deputy Director of Doctoral Programmes and has led initiatives like the MSc in Sustainable Engineering and Admissions Tutor for Manufacturing Engineering. With a background in Physics, he specializes in sustainable manufacturing, energy efficiency, and food waste reduction. His industrial experience includes strategic roles in research and technology organizations.

• Education: MPhys (Applied Physics, Nottingham Trent University, 2003); PhD (Atomic Physics/NMR, University of Nottingham, 2007).
• Roles: EPSRC Peer Review College member, Theme Lead for Sustainable Manufacturing, and former Programme Director for Sustainable Engineering.

His research focuses on advancing laser-based manufacturing processes for renewable energy (e.g., photovoltaics), optimizing industrial energy use, and applying AI to food waste reduction frameworks. He advocates for circular economy principles in plastic packaging and sustainable supply chains. Recent work highlights include frameworks for household food waste categorization and energy audits of laser systems.

Advising and leadership span doctoral programs and cross-disciplinary collaborations. His contributions bridge academia and industry through projects like waste heat recovery systems and eco-intelligent monitoring in manufacturing.

Labs/Teams: Involved with the Competitive Sustainable Manufacturing research cluster and the Wolfson School’s strategic initiatives.