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Christopher Gorse is a Professor of Construction Engineering and Management at Loughborough University, leading the Construction Research Group. He holds roles including Chair of the CIOB Sustainability Panel and founding Chair of the SEEDS International Conference. His expertise spans sustainable construction, energy efficiency, and building performance evaluation.
Education: BSc (Hons) in Building Management (Leeds Metropolitan University), MSc in Construction Law and Arbitration, PhD in Management (University of Leicester).
Research Interests: Focuses on sustainable building design, energy-efficient technologies, smart cities, and industry-academia collaboration. Key areas include renewable energy integration, thermal performance optimization, and reducing the carbon footprint of construction projects. His work emphasizes practical solutions for retrofitting and urban resilience.
Publications & Projects: Over 50+ peer-reviewed papers and major projects like the SMETER Innovation Programme (BEIS), RAAC Cross-Industry Expert Panel (CLC), and IEA Annex 71 (Building Energy Performance). Recent work explores nuclear energy safety, hydrogen infrastructure, and digital twin applications.
- Awards: Research Excellence Award 2023, Emerald Prize 2020, RISE Innovation Award 2018.
- Grants: EPSRC ($3M+), Innovate UK, and EU-funded Tempus projects.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Leeds Sustainability Institute, Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure (C-DICE), and collaborates with international networks like the Building Performance Network.
