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Susan Krumdieck is a Professor at Heriot-Watt University’s School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society. She holds the Chair in Energy Transition Engineering and leads the UK Islands Centre for Net Zero. Previously, she served at the University of Canterbury for 20 years. Her work focuses on interdisciplinary systems transition engineering, addressing global energy challenges through practical solutions. She co-founded the Global Association for Transition Engineering (GATE) and pioneered initiatives like the no-travel conference, Signs of Change, to reduce environmental impact.
Her research integrates engineering, policy, and societal needs, emphasizing sustainable transitions in energy systems, remote communities, and industry. She has authored over 100 papers and the seminal book Transition Engineering: Building a Sustainable Future, and received the Queen’s Honour for services to sustainability. She advises governments and organizations on energy strategy and has secured over £7.5M in funding for research and training programs.
- Education: Mechanical Engineering background with expertise in energy systems and transition engineering.
- Affiliations: Honorary Professor at University of Canterbury, Visiting roles at Colorado School of Mines, Munich University of Applied Sciences, and others.
Her research interests span energy transitions, circular economy applications, and systemic co-evolution strategies. She emphasizes practical methodologies like the InTIME framework to enable sustainable development. Her work bridges technical innovation with societal adaptation, targeting UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Awards: Recognized for contributions to sustainability, including the ENVIS National Engineering Education Award and Rural Transport Award.
- Grants: Over £52M led in transition engineering programs and £7.5M in research funding.
Krumdieck collaborates globally, leading projects on net-zero solutions for islands, freight systems, and healthcare systems. She develops online education platforms like the MSc ReSET programme to disseminate transition engineering practices widely.
