Fiona McBride

Fiona McBride is a Doctoral Researcher at the Sheffield University Management School, specializing in electric vehicle charging logistics since 2022. As a Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures scholar, her work integrates urban logistics, operations management, and electrical microgrids to design sustainable transport solutions.

Education

• MEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sheffield (2022)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2025)

Research Interests
Fiona’s research addresses critical challenges in public transport energy efficiency, air quality, and climate change mitigation. She employs methods like energy use prediction, simulation modeling, and economic viability analysis to develop practical solutions for integrating electric vehicle charging with urban infrastructure.

Publications & Research Trends
Her 2023 conference papers explore synergies between urban fleet operations and energy recovery from light rail systems. Themes include microgrid optimization, sustainable transport infrastructure, and reducing energy wastage through innovative charging solutions.

Scientific Awards

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2025)

Grants & Supervisors
Fiona’s PhD is funded by the University of Sheffield Energy Institute, with additional support from the Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures. She is supervised by Dr. Erica Ballantyne (Senior Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management) and Professor David Stone (Professor in Electrical Engineering), whose expertise spans logistics and energy systems.