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Prof. Victoria Haines is a Professor of User Centred Design at Loughborough University, affiliated with the School of Design and Creative Arts. She co-leads the Design for Future Living Lab, focusing on bridging user needs with energy systems and technology. Her work emphasizes domestic energy use, human-environment interactions, and interdisciplinary collaboration with engineers and policymakers.
Victoria holds fellowships from the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors, Advance HE, and is a Registered European Ergonomist. Her research integrates human factors into engineering projects, particularly addressing energy efficiency and disadvantaged community empowerment.
Key research areas include thermal comfort, smart home technologies, and retrofitting strategies. Her recent articles (2022–2025) highlight innovations in energy storage systems, flood impact communication, and adaptive housing solutions. Collaborations with EPSRC, UK Government, and Energy Systems Catapult underscore her applied research impact.
Victoria’s grants and projects emphasize user-centric design in energy systems, with notable work on the DEFACTO field trial and AbilityMatch disability management systems. She advocates for inclusive technology through participatory methodologies and ethical data practices.
