Sandy Kerr

Sandy Kerr is a Researcher and Director of the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society at Heriot-Watt University, also affiliated with the Institute for Life and Earth Sciences. Their work focuses on renewable energy systems, energy justice, marine management, and sustainable development. Kerr is actively involved in PhD supervision and has contributed to over 65 research outputs since 1995.

Research interests include renewable energy policy, blue carbon valuation, smart energy systems, and tidal energy integration. Notable achievements include receiving the 'Best on Shore Energy Project' and 'Best Smart Energy and Carbon Reduction Project' awards in 2021.

Key contributions include advancing energy justice frameworks, modeling marine ecosystems, and promoting sustainable energy solutions. Collaborations span global institutions, addressing climate change mitigation and community benefits from renewable energy projects.

• Hosted non-academic visitors and served as an external PhD examiner.
• Delivered invited talks on topics like community benefits from renewable energy and Orkney Islands' energy projects.
• Contributed to impactful initiatives such as Marine Ecosystem Services Restoration and Sustainable Fishery Management.