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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W4LP7 – Prediction of the Summertime Overheating Risk in UK Homes Using Descriptive Time Series Analysis
Read morePrediction of the Summertime Overheating Risk in UK Homes Using Descriptive Time Series Analysis Argyris Oraiopoulos, Loughborough University Introduction This study is based on an extensive data set of 228…
W2LP15 – Domestic Thermal Energy Storage: A study of the present and future benefits and impacts
Read moreDomestic Thermal Energy Storage: A study of the present and future benefits and impacts Joynal Abedin, Loughborough Introduction Reducing our dependence on fossil fuel and increasing the uptake of Renewable…
W8UP3 Impact of data availability and model complexity on prediction of energy consumption in Camden schools
Read moreImpact of data availability and model complexity on prediction of energy consumption in Camden schools Duncan Grassie, UCL Energy Institute Overview If the UK is to meet its 2050 goal of…
W5UP11 What about demand-side response? Using behavioural economics to boost consumer switching rates to time-of-use electricity tariffs – evidence from field experiments
Read moreWhat about demand-side response? Using behavioural economics to boost consumer switching rates to time-of-use electricity tariffs – evidence from field experiments Moira Nicolson, UCL Energy Institute Overview My research involves…
W7UP2 – How household thermal routines shape patterns of heating demand
Read moreVariability in internal temperature patterns for UK homes during the heating season Clare Hanmer, UCL Energy Institute Overview The amount of energy used of heating homes depends on the way individual…
W2LP11 – Picturing the invisible – what is the impact of thermal imaging on householder intentions to install thermal efficiency measures?
Read morePicturing the invisible – what is the impact of thermal imaging on householder intentions to install thermal efficiency measures? Charlie Morris-Marsham, UCL Domestic space and water heating are the second…
W3UP1 – What role for home energy monitors in primary school energy education?
Read moreWhat role for home energy monitors in primary school energy education? Mike Fell, UCL Introduction My research is employing focus groups with children, parents/guardians and teachers to find out what…
W8LP2 – Predicting Household Electricity Demand Profiles from Measurements (MRes project)
Read morePredicting Household Electricity Demand Profiles from Measurements Matthew Li, Loughborough Background and Context Relationships between household characteristics and overall electricity consumption have been widely investigated (Jones & Lomas, 2015; Huebner…
W2LP3 – Delivering energy efficiency in the UK through Domestic Energy Service Companies (DESCOs)
Read moreDelivering energy efficiency in the UK through Domestic Energy Service Companies (DESCOs) Charlie Morris-Marsham, UCL Research Questions: What are the barriers to domestic energy efficiency? Can these barriers be addressed…
W4LP6 Optimised Retrofit Strategies for Post-War Non-Domestic Buildings
Read moreOptimised Retrofit Strategies for Post-War Non-Domestic Buildings Ozlem Duran, Loughborough University The aim of the project is to optimise the retrofitprocess of post-war non-domestic modernist buildings focusing specifically on office…
W7UP1 – Pilot Study: Developing a simple model to estimate whole house heat loss which requires minimal input measurements
Read morePilot Study: Developing a simple model to estimate whole dwelling heat loss which requires minimal input measurements Frances Hollick, UCL Energy Institute Overview A key obstacle to effectively reducing emissions…
W1UP3 – Mapping thermal discomfort responses in residential environments
Read moreMapping thermal discomfort responses in residential environments Stephanie Gauthier, UCL Thermal comfort has widespread implications, including health and energy demand, yet little is known about the interrelation between thermal-discomfort responses…
W2UP16 – Developing improved methods for measurement of ventilation rates in occupied dwellings
Read moreDeveloping improved methods for measurement of ventilation rates in occupied dwellings David Veitch, UCL CONTEXT: Ventilation accounts for around one third of space heating energy demand in dwellings built to…
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%…
W3UP4 – A study of heat-loss in pre-1919 suspended timber ground floors
Read moreA study of heat-loss in pre-1919 suspended timber ground floors Sofie Pelsmakers, UCL The UK building stock is responsible for about 40%-55% of the total UK CO2emissions (Mackenzie, 2010, CAT,…
W5UP12 – Energy efficiency in the UK private rented sector: government policy and landlords’ practices
Read moreEnergy efficiency in the UK private rented sector: government policy and landlords’ practices Zareen Sethna, UCL Energy Institute Overview The context of energy efficiency in the private rented sector There…
W2LP7 – Technical and policy challenges of wide-scale integration of PV systems into UK homes
Read moreTechnical and policy challenges of wide-scale integration of PV systems into UK homes Joynal Abedin, Loughborough University Joynal Abedin talks about this project: https://youtu.be/tgM1ylPtvek Supervisor Dr. S. K.…
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…
W5LP2 – Design Of An Advanced Cooling Tower For A Solar Decathlon House In Southern Europe
Read moreDesign Of An Advanced Cooling Tower For A Solar Decathlon House In Southern Europe Francesco Babich, Loughborough Aim To develop an advanced cooling tower for use in southern European homes…