The London-Loughborough EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Energy Demand offers a four year programme which combines a one year Master of Research (MRes) in Energy Demand Studies followed by a three year doctorate (PhD).
MRes Dissertation Projects
The first year of the programme is an intensive taught course which differs from a normal Master of Science degree in its emphasis on research. Students will carry out a series of research projects, including a research dissertation which spans the entire academic year.
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PhD Projects
Please note the projects on the site have been developed by our current students. New students will develop a suitable PhD research proposal with help from the Centre Directors and Academic Managers at UCL and Loughborough University during the first MRes year.
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W1LP6 – Monitoring and Modelling UK hospital energy consumption to identify optimal building-specific retrofit measures for a changing climate
Read moreMonitoring and Modelling UK hospital energy consumption to identify optimal building-specific retrofit measures for a changing climate Louis Fifield, Loughborough University Overview The department of health has set stringent energy…
W8UP11 – Understanding Ventilation in Occupied Case Study Dwellings with Trickle Vents and Mechanical Extract Fans
Read moreUnderstanding Ventilation in Occupied Case Study Dwellings with Trickle Vents and Mechanical Extract Fans Jessica Few, UCL Energy Institute Ventliation influences indoor air quality and the energy use of…
W6LP6 – Aggregated load profiles of domestic buildings: the implications of an all-electric future
Read moreAggregated load profiles of domestic buildings: the implications of an all-electric future Stephen Watson, Loughborough Summary The UK has a binding commitment to reduce CO2 emissions by 2050 to 80%…
W2UP1 – Investigating occupant’s perception of the functionality of the heating and cooling system and the usability of its controls
Read moreInvestigating occupant’s perception of the functionality of the heating and cooling system and the usability of its controls Lisa Gobio-Thomas, UCL MRes EDS Achievement: I submitted a paper on…
W2LP1 – Understanding CO2 dispersion and distribution in school classrooms
Read moreUnderstanding CO2 dispersion and distribution in school classrooms James Hedger, Loughborough A study by the Carbon Trust known as “Act on CO2”, states a typical school uses 58% of…
W8UP2 – Pilot study: Investigating the in-situ thermal performance of loft insulation in a cold-pitched roof
Read moreInvestigating the in-situ thermal performance of loft insulation in a cold-pitched roof Suneina Jangra, UCL Energy Institute This project investigates the thermal performance of the insulation in cold-pitched roofs of standard construction…
W8UP8 – Evaluating the in-situ thermal performance of loft insulation in occupied dwellings: determination of U-values and opportunities for minimising heat loss
Read moreEvaluating the in-situ thermal performance of loft insulation in occupied dwellings: determination of U-values and opportunities for minimising heat loss Suneina Jangra, UCL Energy Institute This project investigates the thermal performance…
W5UP1 – A Probabilistic Analysis of the Factors Affecting Returns for Clients and ESCOs in Schools Energy Retrofit Projects
Read moreA Probabilistic Analysis of the Factors Affecting Returns for Clients and ESCOs in Schools Energy Retrofit Projects Pamela Fennell, UCL Energy Institute Overview Although an extensive body of literature exists discussing the market conditions…
W6LP2 – The impact of lower heating loads on the potential energy savings of zonal heating controls and its effect on occupant thermal comfort
Read moreW6LP2 – The impact of lower heating loads on the potential energy savings of zonal heating controls and its effect on occupant thermal comfort Ben Roberts – Loughborough Aims: To…
W6LP3 – Energy from artificial sports pitches – modelling surface temperatures and the effect of extracting heat
Read moreEnergy from artificial sports pitches – modelling surface temperatures and the effect of extracting heat. Stephen Watson, Loughborough Introduction High surface temperatures are one of the main problems affecting artificial…
UCL congratulates another PhD success
Read moreThe LoLo community congratulates Dr Frances Hollick on passing her viva (with minor corrections) in the Summer of 2020. Frances, like many of our LoLo students and staff, remained active in…
W5LP1 – The feasibility of natural ventilation in plus energy houses in Central Europe
Read moreThe feasibility of natural ventilation in plus energy houses in Central Europe George Papachristou, Loughborough University Project Summary The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive of the European Commission sets a…
W3LP6 – Assessing long-term actual daylighting performance of classrooms in-use
Read moreAssessing long-term actual daylighting performance of classrooms in-use Nafsika Drosou CONTEXT In the international effort to reduce carbon emissions, attention has been brought to obtaining energy from renewable sources. Daylight…
W7UP10 – Experienced Temperature and Health
Read moreExperienced temperature and Health Harry Kennard, UCL Energy Institute Heating and hot water demand account for around 40% of total UK energy demand. Cutting emissions from heating is essential if the…
W2LP6 – The indoor air quality of a Victorian school with a post-1968 extension
Read moreThe indoor air quality of a Victorian school with a post-1968 extension Kate Simpson, Loughborough Introduction Kate Simpson talks about this project: https://youtu.be/yXfqG-3vmxU Aim: To quantify the indoor air quality…
W3LP4 – Temperature Variations in Heated UK Homes
Read moreTemperature Variations in Heated UK Homes Ashley Morton, Loughborough University Introduction The domestic sector accounted for 30.5% of the 2010 final UK energy consumption (DECC, 2011), of which around 66%…
W5UP7 – The impacts of project scale, scope and risk allocation on financial returns for clients and contractors in Energy Performance Contracts – a stochastic modelling analysis
Read moreThe impacts of project scale, scope and risk allocation on financial returns for clients and contractors in Energy Performance Contracts – a stochastic modelling analysis Pamela Fennell, UCL Energy Institute Overview With a…
W7UP13 – “Everything you always wanted to know about SAP..but were afraid to ask”
Read moreHow are the dynamic behaviours of building heating systems represented in the National Calculation methods for EPCs and does this representation lead to inconsistent calculation of space heating and temperatures?…
W2UP17 – Can Central Heating Installers Influence Householders’ Habitual Space Heating Practices?
Read moreCan Central Heating Installers Influence Householders’ Habitual Space Heating Practices? Faye Wade, UCL Context: This research investigates the installation process of central heating systems, and how this influences the adoption…
W2LP16 – How Smart are 2050 Energy Scenarios Expecting Households to be?
Read moreHow Smart are 2050 Energy Scenarios Expecting Households to be? Daniel Quiggin, Loughborough University The basic idea is to quantify the expectation we have as a society for households to…