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Dr. Louise Reid is a Senior Lecturer at the University of St Andrews' School of Geography and Sustainable Development, specializing in sustainable practices and the intersection of technology with everyday life. She serves as vice-chair of Hanover Scotland and a member of the University's Environmental Sustainability Board. Her research focuses on how digital technologies shape household behaviors, particularly in energy use and healthcare. Dr. Reid holds a PhD from the University of Aberdeen (2010), an MSc in Sustainable Rural Development, and an MA in Environmental Geography.
Education:
- PhD in Environmental Behaviour Change (University of Aberdeen, 2010)
- MSc Sustainable Rural Development
- MA(hons) Environmental Geography
Her research interests span sustainable home practices, smart technologies in healthcare, and energy demand reduction. Notable projects include the ESRC-funded 'Low Carbon Smart Homes' and the RSE Fellowship-backed 'Homes that Care'. She has explored topics like energy prosumption, the ethics of care in energy systems, and the societal impacts of distributed heating.
Awards:
- RSE Fellowship
Grants & Projects: Led the ESRC Future Research Leaders Project on Low Carbon Smart Homes and contributed to the ESRC/BBSRC/MRC-funded 'Behaviour Well-being, Environment and Life' (2009-2010). Current work examines digital care technologies and their implications for older adults.
Dr. Reid collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and actively engages in policy-oriented research, emphasizing practical applications of her findings in sustainability and healthcare innovation.
