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Sarah Manderمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Climate Change
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Mander is an Associate Professor at the Manchester School of Management , University of Manchester, specializing in Climate Change and Renewable Energy Technologies. She has been a key member of the Tyndall Centre since 1999, integrating public and stakeholder perspectives with technical assessments to advance renewable energy deployment and social responses to climate change. Education & Career: Sarah began as a Chemical Engineer in the industry before transitioning to academia. Her PhD research (Manchester School of Management) focused on wind energy penetration in the North West. She has extensive experience in community activism, including founding the Homes for Change Housing Co-operative and promoting urban sustainability projects. Research Interests: Her work emphasizes innovative climate engagement strategies, such as collaborating with artists to reach diverse audiences, and addressing barriers to renewable energy adoption. Key areas include industrial decarbonisation, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), and community energy financing. Projects & Grants: She leads/co-leads projects like Decarbonising International Transport (active) and UK Energy Research Centre Phase 3 (2017–2019), focusing on energy transition, policy, and climate mitigation. She has contributed to impactful studies on aviation policy, local carbon budgets, and shipping emissions reduction. Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, her work has been cited in major outlets like Nature Energy and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews , and she serves on the Research Council of Norway as an academic expert. Lab/Teams: She collaborates widely with interdisciplinary teams at the Tyndall Centre, Manchester Environmental Research Institute, and other global partners to address climate challenges through integrated approaches.

Deborah Greavesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Offshore Renewable Energy
• Marine Renewable Energy
• Ocean Engineering
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Deborah Greaves is a leading academic in Ocean Engineering at the University of Plymouth, where she holds the position of Professor in the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics. She is Director of the Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub and the Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) Laboratory, and served as Head of School from 2017 to 2022. Her work is central to advancing offshore renewable energy in the UK and globally. Her research focuses on offshore and marine renewable energy, particularly wave and tidal technologies, wave-structure interactions, and the integration of physical and numerical modelling. She leads major collaborative projects including the Collaborative Computational Project in Wave Structure Interaction (CCP-WSI) and PRIMaRE, and has secured significant funding from EPSRC, EU Interreg, H2020, and InnovateUK. Her research supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially those related to affordable and clean energy and climate action. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research, combining engineering innovation with environmental sustainability, policy development, and public engagement. Her work spans fundamental hydrodynamics, technology development, commercialization challenges, and societal impact, with increasing emphasis on decarbonisation, net zero strategies, and inclusivity in engineering. Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), 2018 Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) Deborah leads a large team of researchers and PhD students, securing over £20 million in research funding. She is deeply involved in mentoring and outreach, particularly in promoting gender diversity in engineering through initiatives like WISE and Supergen ORE’s EDI programs. She has advised numerous PhD students and leads multidisciplinary teams across academia and industry. She directs the COAST Engineering Research Group and the COAST Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility with wave basins and flumes for testing marine renewable technologies. She also leads the Supergen ORE Hub, a national consortium uniting universities and industry, and is instrumental in the development of the new Engineering and Design Facility at Plymouth, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering, computing, and design.

• Sustainable Architecture
• Urban Sustainability
• Climate Emergency Practices
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Karam Al-Obaidi is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Architecture at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU), where he teaches on Architecture and Architectural Technology courses. Previously, he served as Senior Lecturer and Head of the Research Unit for Design and Sustainable Architecture at the University of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur). His academic roles include PhD supervision and research consultancy. He holds a PhD in Sustainable Architecture from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and has taught at universities in Malaysia, Mexico, China, and the UK. His interdisciplinary research focuses on environmental technology, decarbonisation, and climate emergency practices in the built environment, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 11, and 12. Key research areas include smart cities, IoT integration, digital twins, and energy-efficient building technologies. Dr. Al-Obaidi has led research projects totaling over £100,000 and published widely in top-tier journals. He is an active reviewer for over 50 journals and serves on editorial boards. His work emphasizes sustainable retrofitting, net-zero buildings, and urban microclimate strategies. Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) Grants & Leadership: Over £100,000 in research funding Former Head of Research Unit at University of Malaya His research group explores cutting-edge technologies like fiber-optic daylighting systems, hybrid turbine ventilators, and algae-based indoor environment solutions. He collaborates globally, addressing challenges in affordable housing, water harvesting, and climate-resilient urban design.

Alireza Rahbariمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Renewable Energy
• System-Level Modelling
• Techno-Economic Assessment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alireza Rahbari is a Research Fellow at the ANU College of Systems & Society, School of Engineering. His research focuses on renewable energy systems, system-level modeling, techno-economic assessments, and heat transfer technologies. He holds two PhDs: one in Mechanical Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology (2011) and a second in Engineering from ANU (2019). He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University and Islamic Azad University in Iran. Education: BSc and MSc in Mechanical Engineering (2005–2007), Sharif University of Technology, Iran PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2011), Iran University of Science and Technology Second PhD in Engineering (2019), Australian National University Research Interests: Solar fuel production via supercritical water gasification of algae biomass Solar thermal beneficiation of iron ore Hydrogen-based steelmaking Advanced thermal storage systems Techno-economic analysis of low-carbon technologies Advising & Grants: Dr. Rahbari advises PhD candidates interested in renewable energy and low-carbon metallurgy (contact for opportunities). His work is supported by grants from ANU’s Zero Carbon Energy for the Asia Pacific Grand Challenge program. Labs & Teams: He contributes to the Zero Carbon Energy program at ANU, focusing on decarbonizing industries through innovative energy systems and materials.

Suzanne Bartingtonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Environmental Epidemiology
• Air Quality and Health
• Climate Change Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Suzanne Bartington is a Clinical Associate Professor in Environmental Health at the University of Birmingham's Department of Applied Health Sciences, where she leads interdisciplinary research at the intersection of air quality, climate change, and public health. As the UKRI Clean Air Champion for the Midlands to North of England, she translates £42.5 million UKRI Clean Air Programme research into actionable policy tools. Her educational background includes an MBBS from UCL (2012), PhD in Infectious Disease Epidemiology from UCL Institute of Child Health (2009), MSc in Modern Epidemiology from Imperial College London (2003), and BA in Medical and Veterinary Sciences from Cambridge (2002). She is also an Honorary Consultant in Public Health. Bartington's research focuses on developing clean air solutions with public health co-benefits, specializing in environmental epidemiology, transport studies, and policy evaluation. Her current portfolio includes NERC, NIHR, and EPSRC-funded projects examining air pollution exposure, sustainable transport, and climate-health linkages across global contexts including East Africa and Mongolia. Recent publications reveal strong trends in applying low-cost sensor networks for real-time air quality monitoring, evaluating policy interventions like Low Traffic Neighborhoods and Clean Air Zones, and analyzing health impacts of biomass fuels in low-income settings. Her work increasingly integrates machine learning techniques and whole-systems approaches to address complex environmental health challenges. As a doctoral supervisor, she mentors students in air pollution exposure assessment, transport intervention evaluation, and health equity impacts. Her leadership extends to major initiatives including the West Midlands Air Quality Improvement Programme (£5M NERC grant), OxAria Study, and TRANSITION Clean Air Network. Bartington directs the University of Birmingham Institute for Global Innovation Clean Air theme, supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration on global environmental challenges. Her team includes collaborators from nine UK universities and over 20 public and commercial sector partners, focusing on translating research into tangible health and policy outcomes.

Patrick Bayerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Economy
• Environmental Regulation
• Climate Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Patrick Bayer is a Professor of Political Economy and Research Director in the Division of Political and International Studies at the University of Glasgow's School of Social and Political Sciences. His work focuses on the political economy of environmental regulation, climate policy, and international cooperation. He is affiliated with Glasgow's Advanced Research Centre (ARC) and the Climate Social Science Network (CSSN). Bayer serves as Associate Deputy Editor of Climatic Change and organized the 2023 Environmental Politics and Governance (EPG) conference. His research examines carbon markets, corporate decarbonization, and the distributional impacts of climate policy, with recent projects funded by the ESRC and others. Bayer's research interests span environmental governance, climate policy design, and the interplay between domestic and international political dynamics. He has published extensively on topics like EU emissions trading, renewable energy policy, and global climate negotiations. His work often employs quantitative methods, including experimental and survey-based approaches. Awarded the 2021 STEP Emerging Young Scholar Award by the American Political Science Association. Active in editorial roles and grant review committees, including the Environmental Politics and Governance Network and the Institute for Replication (I4R). His ongoing ESRC-funded project explores the role of science in international climate cooperation. Bayer teaches courses on international organizations and global climate politics, emphasizing quantitative and theoretical approaches.

• Renewable Energy
• Energy Systems
• Sustainable Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Changlong Wang is a Research Fellow at Monash University's Faculty of Engineering, specializing in Civil & Environmental Engineering. He holds additional roles as a Climate Futures Fellow at the University of Melbourne and an Academic Visitor at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on decarbonization strategies, hydrogen technology, green metals production, and energy market design. Key contributions include the Hydrogen and Green Steel Economic Fairways Mapper, which supports Australia's National Hydrogen Strategy, and leadership in international energy collaboration through the IEA Hydrogen TCP. He has been honored with the 2023 Australian Eureka Prize and the 2024 Monash Engineering Dean’s Award for Research Excellence. Education: Bachelor of Engineering with Honours from ANU; PhD from the University of Melbourne. Research highlights include leading the South Australian Green Iron Supply Chain Study with the Port of Rotterdam, co-leading the 'Hydrogen for Iron/Steelmaking' task, and serving as Deputy Lead for the SEVI project's grid stability analysis. He has submitted 7 policy consultations and chairs the 2026 Australian Hydrogen Research Conference organizing committee. His work contributes to UN SDGs 7 (Affordable Clean Energy), 9 (Industry Innovation), 11 (Sustainable Cities), and 13 (Climate Action).

• Urban Building Energy Modelling
• Decarbonisation Pathways
• Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pamela Fennell is a Lecturer in Urban Energy Modelling at the Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources, University College London (UCL). With a PhD in Building Energy Modelling from UCL (2018) and expertise spanning civil engineering, architecture, and policy, she leads high-impact research projects like UBASE, CITES, and ConceptIM while co-investigating the GEMDev initiative. As Deputy Director of UCL’s MSc in Smart Energy and the Built Environment, she teaches advanced modules on urban energy systems. Education: PhD (Building Energy Modelling), UCL (2018) MRes (Energy Demand Studies), UCL (2014) MBA, Imperial College (2007) MA and BA in Architecture, University of Cambridge (2000, 1997) Her research focuses on integrating real-world urban data with high-resolution dynamic simulations to address energy poverty in the Global South. She specializes in uncertainty analysis for large-scale models and develops open-source tools like her QGIS plugin to democratize access to urban energy modeling. Her work has been cited in policy frameworks such as Da Nang City’s Climate Action Plan. Recent publications analyze thermal comfort in Peruvian informal settlements, retrofit optimization methodologies, and non-domestic building stock modeling. Her projects combine technical rigor with social equity concerns, particularly in South-North research collaborations. She chairs the education committee of IBPSA and leads UCL’s Energy and Development Group.

• Energy Systems
• Climate Modelling
• Policy Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steve Pye is a Professor of Energy Systems at the Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources (University College London). He leads energy system decarbonisation research through whole-system modeling, focusing on national/global low-carbon pathways, uncertainty assessment, and equity/health dimensions of energy transitions. His work spans UKRI, Horizon Europe, and FCDO-funded projects, including EDRC, DIAMOND, and Climate Compatible Growth. Current roles: Professor (2024-present), Deputy Director of UCL Energy Institute Prior roles: Associate Professor (2020-2023), Principal Research Associate (2017-2020), Senior Research Associate (2013-2017) Research Interests include energy-economic modeling, fossil fuel transitions, net-zero pathways, and social equity in climate policy. Recent work examines geospatial energy models for Kenya, freight transport decarbonization, and geopolitical implications of global energy scenarios. His publications address scope 3 emissions, gas security, and policy implementation challenges. Teaching : Leads the MSc module ' Introduction to Energy Modelling and Scenarios ' (BENV0012) at UCL.

Steven Kenwayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Water Security
• Water-Energy Nexus
• Circular Economy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Steven Kenway is a distinguished water leader at The University of Queensland's Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. With extensive experience spanning research, industry, and government sectors, his work focuses on urban water security, water-energy nexus, and circular economy principles. He has developed foundational concepts in urban metabolism theory and has secured over $8 million in research funding since 2005. Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland Professor Kenway's research spans environmental, chemical and civil engineering, natural resources management, and urban planning. His work addresses critical urban water challenges including net zero carbon water cycles, hybrid/decentralized systems performance, and sustainable urban design. He has demonstrated how 9% of Australia's energy use is influenced by urban water systems, establishing vital connections between water management and energy consumption. His recent publications reveal strong trends in water-energy nexus research, urban metabolism applications, and water-sensitive urban design. These works examine household water-energy connections, urban infill development impacts, climate adaptation strategies, and decarbonization pathways for water systems. His research increasingly focuses on practical implementation of theoretical frameworks through stakeholder collaboration and real-world testing. Professor Kenway is a regular plenary and invited keynote presenter at peak international forums including the World Water Forum, World Water Congress, World Water Week and Singapore International Water Week. His presentations help disseminate research findings to global policy and practice communities. He has secured and delivered substantial research funding (over $8m since 2005), with major projects for the Asian Development Bank, Water Research Foundation (USA), and CRC Water Sensitive Cities. His supervision includes numerous PhD and MPhil students through The University of Queensland's research programs. Professor Kenway catalyzed and led the creation of the Industrial Ecology Virtual Laboratory (IELab), a game-changing e-research infrastructure valued at approximately $4 million. His work with the CRC Water Sensitive Cities has developed new designs for urban precincts serving up to 10,000 people, demonstrating how cities can become more liveable, water-sensitive and energy-efficient through integrated water management approaches.

• Energy systems transitions
• Urban energy systems
• Rural electrification
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Erik Ahlgren is Professor of Energy Technology at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. His research centres on energy-system transitions across scales, integrating techno-economic and systems-dynamics modelling to address urban and rural energy challenges in both Nordic and East African contexts. Research focus Energy-system transitions connecting technology, economy and environment Urban energy systems and sector coupling Rural electrification and mini-grid planning in East Africa District heating and cooling futures Clean cooking with biogas He leads or co-leads 25 projects funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, Swedish Research Council (VR), SIDA, the EU and other bodies, and collaborates closely with Addis Ababa University, University of Rwanda and Eduardo Mondlane University. Teaching & outreach Responsible for the public digital evening course Climate – the science, measures and policy . Grants & projects Buildings in the integrated energy system (2024–2028, Swedish Energy Agency) A multiperspective analysis of cost-efficient batteries in rural mini-grids (2023–2026, VR) PhD Programme in Electrical Power and Control Engineering with Addis Ababa University (2018–2025, SIDA) BREEMRES – research training partnership programme (2018–2025, SIDA) Flexibility for Smart Urban Energy Systems (FlexSUS, 2019–2024) Collaborations & networks Active in international consortia including the Strategic Research Centre for 4th Generation District Heating (4DH), FutureGas, and numerous East African capacity-building initiatives.

Ali Nabaviمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Carbon Capture and Storage
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Conventional & Advanced Fuels
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ali Nabavi is a Reader in Energy Systems and Head of the Centre for Energy Decarbonisation and Recovery at Cranfield University . He serves as Director of the Advanced Chemical Engineering Course and has made significant contributions to low-carbon energy systems through experimental and computational research. PhD in Energy (Cranfield, 2016) MSc in Thermal Power and Fluid Engineering (Manchester, 2012) Research Areas: Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) Reversible solid oxide fuel cells Hydrogen purification technologies Process intensification for energy efficiency Microfluidic particle formulation Hydrogen social acceptance modeling Recent Publications: Focus on sorption-enhanced reforming, hydrogen social dynamics, and catalyst development for gas processing. His work spans experimental validation and computational modeling across multiple energy systems. Scientific Contributions: Development of novel adsorbents for CO2 capture and optimization of solid oxide fuel cell integration in transportation applications. Facilities: Utilizes Cranfield's High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems and advanced material synthesis labs with pilot-scale reactor infrastructure.

• Structural Engineering
• Blast Resistance
• Ultra-High Performance Concrete
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Chengqing Wu is a distinguished academic in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS). He serves as Professor of Structural Engineering with a research focus on blast-induced phenomena and advanced concrete technologies. His expertise spans structural response to blast loading, mitigation of blast effects, and the development of ultra-high performance concrete systems. Professor at University of Technology, Sydney Former Chair of Australian Chapter of International Association of Protective Structures (2013-2017) Associate Editor of ASCE Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Protective Structures Professor Wu's research interests center on structural engineering with emphasis on blast resistance, ultra-high performance concrete, geopolymer concrete, and structural response to extreme loading conditions. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications, particularly in protective structures and extreme environment construction. His research group has made significant contributions to understanding material behavior under blast, impact, and extreme thermal conditions, with applications ranging from terrestrial infrastructure to potential lunar construction. Analysis of Professor Wu's recent publications reveals a strong focus on advanced concrete technologies for extreme environments. His research spans 3D-printed concrete, lunar and Martian construction materials, cryogenic performance of concrete, and blast-resistant structural systems. A notable trend is the increasing application of computational methods and machine learning techniques to predict structural response to explosions, alongside traditional experimental approaches. His work demonstrates a progression from fundamental material characterization to complex structural system analysis, with growing emphasis on sustainable construction and extraterrestrial applications. Author/co-author of over 200 international journal papers Editor of four conference proceedings Editor of two ASCE special issues Editor of two International Journal of Protective Structures special issues Professor Wu has successfully attracted over 4 million dollars in research funding from diverse sources including the Australian Research Council (ARC), Defence Science and Technology Organization (DSTO), and industry partners. His current projects include Eco-friendly Ultra-High Performance Rubberised Concrete, Decarbonised Infrastructure, Structural protective design on large capacity flywheel energy storage system, and Gas Explosion Resistance of Non-Cement Based High Performance Concrete. He actively supervises undergraduate honors students, coursework master's students, and research higher degree candidates, with several scholarships available for prospective postgraduates and research associates. Professor Wu leads research in protective infrastructure technology through the Joint Research Centre for Protective Infrastructure Technology and Environmental Green Bioprocess with Tianjin Chenjian University. His team operates the National Drop Weight Impact Testing Facility and contributes to the National Facility for Physical Blast Simulation. Current research directions include sustainable concrete technologies for extreme environments, blast-resistant structural systems, and innovative applications of concrete in space exploration contexts.

Paul Balcombeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Methane Emissions
• Energy System Decarbonisation
• Emissions Measurement
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Paul Balcombe is a Reader in Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), serving as Programme Director for Chemical Engineering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. He holds affiliations with the Centre for Sustainable Engineering and the Centre for Intelligent Transport. His expertise lies in developing probabilistic emissions/cost models for energy supply chains, with a focus on methane emissions from natural gas, biogas, hydrogen, and ammonia. Dr Balcombe earned an MEng and PhD from the University of Manchester, followed by a chartered engineer designation. He spent five years at Imperial College London as a Research Fellow, leading the Methane and Environment Programme at the Sustainable Gas Institute. His research addresses decarbonization strategies, energy policy, and the role of fossil fuels in climate targets. Education : MEng in Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester (2002–2006) PhD in Chemical Engineering and Environmental Economics, University of Manchester (2010–2014) Research Interests : Methane emissions mitigation and measurement Hydrogen and ammonia supply chain analysis Energy policy and decarbonization pathways Techno-economic assessments of energy systems Grants : £636,740 – FUMES 2: Methane Emissions from Ships (2024–2026) £415,038 – EMPreSS: Methane Monitoring UAV System (2024–2027) £121,800 – BP-funded Methane Measurement Strategy (2022) Advising & Labs : Postdoctoral Researchers: Dalia Heggo (methane measurement strategies), Tahereh Mansouri (drone-based emissions) PhD Students: Maria Olczak (European methane reduction), Junbo Huang (China hydrogen analysis), Luke Dubey (methane modeling) Awards : None explicitly listed, but recognized for contributions to sustainable energy research.

John Pyeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• High-Temperature Solar Thermal Energy
• Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)
• Industrial Decarbonisation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor John Pye leads research in high-temperature solar-thermal systems and industrial decarbonisation at the Australian National University's School of Engineering. He holds a BE/BSc (University of Melbourne) and a PhD (University of New South Wales) focused on solar thermal modelling. His work bridges engineering innovation and sustainability, with a focus on green steel production, CSP technologies, and hydrogen applications. As a Visiting Scholar at Sandia National Laboratories, he advanced solar thermal testing methodologies. Educations: Bachelor of Engineering (Mech.) and Bachelor of Science (University of Melbourne, 1997) PhD in System Modelling of Compact Linear Fresnel Reflectors (UNSW, 2008) His research interests include solar thermal energy systems, concentrated solar power (CSP), and hydrogen-based industrial processes. Notable contributions include system-level optimisation of CSP plants, techno-economic analysis of green steel production, and solar-thermal beneficiation of iron ore. His work often integrates AI for optimisation and free/open-source engineering software. Recent publications focus on solar thermal applications in steelmaking, particle-based CSP systems, and hydrogen plasma metallurgy. Projects include the Gen3 Liquids Pathway for CSP and solar-driven thermochemical processes. Collaborations span industry and academia, addressing decarbonisation challenges in steel production and energy storage. Supervises research in solar thermal engineering and low-carbon technologies, contributing to Australia's role in zero-emissions commodity production. Active in policy submissions related to green energy and manufacturing frameworks.