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Professor AbuBakr Bahaj is a Professor of Sustainable Energy at the University of Southampton, leading the Energy & Climate Change Division and the Sustainable Energy Research Group. With over 30 years of experience, he has pioneered research in renewable energy systems and established Southampton's energy research theme.
- Academic leadership since 1990s
- Founded International Journal of Marine Energy (2013)
- Co-Chair of Southampton Climate Commission (2022-23)
Research Interests span renewable energy technologies (solar, marine, wind), low-carbon urban infrastructure, energy access for development, and building-climate interactions. His work addresses:
- Solar Photovoltaics: Fundamental physics to rural electrification applications
- Marine Energy: Resource characterization and array energy yields
- City Infrastructure: Interdependencies and climate resilience
Scientific Recognition includes:
- Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng)
- Science Council's UK 100 Leading Practising Scientists (2014)
- Editorial roles: International Journal of Marine Energy, International Marine Energy Journal
Key Collaborations include projects with Saudi Ministry of Education, EPSRC, European Union, and international institutions in China, Sweden, and Saudi Arabia. His external roles include advisor to Southampton City Council and membership in British Standards Institute.
