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Dr. Daniel Scamman is a Senior Research Associate at the Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources (BSEER) at University College London, where he has been a member since 2016. He is an experienced energy systems modeller working with UCL's UK and global TIMES models (UKTM and TIAM-UCL), with a focus on identifying secure and equitable pathways towards sustainable energy systems.
His educational background includes:
- MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cambridge (1995-1999), with a dissertation on CCGT design optimisation using genetic algorithms
- EngD in redox flow battery technoeconomic modelling and design optimisation for utility-scale energy storage from the University of Manchester (2001-2007)
Dr. Scamman has extensive professional experience in low-carbon R&D since 2001, including roles as a mechanical engineer at Corus R,D & T, systems engineer at CMR Fuel Cells, and senior energy systems analyst at ITM Power. He is a chartered member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers since 2006.
His research interests focus on techno-economic modelling of energy decarbonisation using TIMES Models, with particular expertise in the roles and opportunities for hydrogen across various sectors including transport, heat, industry, and power-to-gas applications. He has made significant contributions to understanding energy system modelling, particularly regarding renewables integration, storage, and demand-side management. His recent work has focused on the Lancet Countdown on climate change and health, examining the economic and financial dimensions of climate-health interactions.
Dr. Scamman's publication record demonstrates a strong focus on climate change mitigation, energy system decarbonisation, and the role of hydrogen technologies. His work spans both theoretical energy system modelling and practical applications for policy development, with a consistent emphasis on identifying least-cost pathways for decarbonisation in hard-to-abate sectors.
His scientific contributions have been recognized through significant citation metrics, with some publications receiving thousands of citations, indicating substantial impact in the field of energy systems and climate change research.
As an educator, Dr. Scamman serves as an MSc dissertation supervisor for programs including Energy and Environmental Economics, Sustainable Resources, and Energy Systems and Data Analytics. Since 2023, he has also been co-supervising PhD students, with current supervision focusing on flexibility provision by hybrid heat pumps.
His professional activities include consultancy work for organizations such as CPRE (the Countryside Charity), South Lakes Action on Climate Change (SLACC), and Sitra (the Finnish Innovation Fund), demonstrating the applied relevance of his research to policy and practice.
