Francis Moran

Francis Moran is a Researcher in the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering at the University of Bath, with a dual role as a part-time lecturer in Low Carbon Design techniques for postgraduate courses. He holds a PhD (2014) in Energy Efficiency of Historic Buildings, an MSc (2009) from the Centre for Alternative Technology, and a BSc (1984) from Southbank Polytechnic.

• Research Focus: Energy efficiency in historic buildings
• Specialization: Passive House retrofit design and renewable energy integration in domestic dwellings
• Key Projects: SIMPod, HEMPSEC, ECO-SEE, Healthy Housing for the Displaced
• SDG Contributions: Climate action, Sustainable cities, Affordable clean energy

His work combines experimental techniques with computational modeling, focusing on thermal comfort optimization and sustainable shelter solutions for extreme environments. Collaborations span multiple countries including Bangladesh, Nepal, Ethiopia, and India, with datasets and tools like ShelTherm and Shelter Assessment Matrix (SAM) developed to support humanitarian applications.