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Edward Hugh Owens is a Professor at Heriot-Watt University, affiliated with the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, and the Institutes for Sustainable Building Design and Infrastructure & Environment. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at Yunnan University, China. His roles include Director of the Heriot Watt Energy Academy, promoting interdisciplinary energy research across the university, and Deputy Director of the same academy. He previously held positions such as Technical Manager at the Fluid Loading and Instrumentation Centre and has been a key figure in civil engineering education as MSc Director and Director of Studies.
Edward Owens holds a BSc in Applied Physics from Strathclyde University, Glasgow (1985), and has pursued a career in academia with a focus on applied engineering and energy systems. His career progression includes roles as Research Associate, Experimental Officer, Lecturer (2003), and Senior Lecturer (2006).
His research interests revolve around Sustainable Energy, Demand Management, Energy Forecasting, Home Automation, Environmental Engineering, and Renewable Energy. He has contributed to projects like Precision Irrigation Systems and Occupancy Detection, emphasizing practical applications for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12).
Edward Owens has been recognized for his contributions to energy innovation, earning awards like the Best on Shore Energy Project (2021), Best Smart Energy and Carbon Reduction Project (2021), and Rushlight Awards for Resource Innovation and Water Management (2018). He also received the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Award (2019).
In advising and grants, he has supervised one named project and is currently accepting PhD students in Demand Management and Off Grid Energy Systems. His leadership roles in academic programs and partnerships reflect his commitment to fostering collaborative research and policy engagement. Key collaborations include work with the Energy Technology Partnership (UK) and institutions in China.
Edward is actively involved in labs and teams such as the Fluid Loading and Instrumentation Centre (past) and the Heriot-Watt Energy Academy (current). He coordinates national themes in Energy Utilization in Buildings and drives initiatives for low-carbon living through smart community systems.
