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Dr Grant Wilson is an Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham's School of Chemical Engineering, specializing in energy systems and decarbonization. His research focuses on multi-vector data analytics, energy storage, and the flexibility challenges of low-carbon heat systems. He leads projects at the Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage and the Energy Informatics Group, addressing critical questions about energy system resilience and net-zero transitions.
Education:
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Strathclyde (2013)
- MEng in Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering, University of Strathclyde (1993)
- BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics, University of Salford (2001)
Research Interests: Decarbonisation of heat systems, energy flexibility, machine learning applications in energy data, and cross-sector energy system integration. He advocates for empirical data-driven teaching and public engagement on energy transitions through platforms like The Conversation.
Key Contributions:
- Secured UKERC funding for FlexiNET (2017) and energy education networks
- Co-led the European Smart CO₂ Transformation project (2012–2017)
- Advances in energy storage revenue modeling and grid integration strategies
Labs/Initiatives: Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage, Energy Informatics Group, and UK Energy Education Network.
