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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W6UP5 – Life in the gap: how does a construction company respond to the challenge of targets for energy and carbon in-use?
Read moreLife in the gap: how does a construction company respond to the challenge of targets for energy and carbon in-use? Catherine Willan, UCL Energy Institute Background to the research: Buildings…
Loughborough University celebrates another PhD success
Read moreLoughborough University is pleased to announce that LoLo student, Dan Wright, passed his viva (with minor corrections) in January 2021. The LoLo community congratulates Dan, whose Thesis title was ‘The…
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…
W4LP10 – Shifting the timing of energy demand: Developing a novel modelling framework to quantify the demand response potential of domestic appliances in UK homes
Read moreShifting the timing of energy demand: Developing a novel modelling framework to quantify the demand response potential of domestic appliances in UK homes This study aims to present a high-resolution…
W4LP5 – A parametric analysis of the energy savings predicted by different thermal models: implications for the UK Green Deal
Read moreA parametric analysis of the energy savings predicted by different thermal models: implications for the UK Green Deal Selin Yilmaz, Loughborough University The UK government published The Carbon Plan…
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…
W7LP6 – PhD project: Modelling of integrated community energy systems
Read moreModelling of integrated community energy systems Kostas Chasapis, Loughborough Summary The concept of collective actions to reduce, purchase, manage and generate energy is becoming more and more popular. Such systems…
W2LP5 – Extensions to Domestic Buildings and their Impact on Energy Consumption
Read moreExtensions to Domestic Buildings and their Impact on Energy Consumption Richard Jack, Loughborough Quick Hits In a survey of 575 houses 19% had been extended. The average additional energy consumption,…
W7UP9 Heat pumps for domestic heating: A techno-economic exploration of comparative advantages of individual scale versus district level.
Read moreHeat pumps for domestic heating: A techno-economic exploration of comparative advantages of individual scale versus district level. Zack (Zhikun Wang), UCL Energy Institute Summary Heating is the most important component…
W3UP8 – Pre-1919 suspended timber ground floors in the UK: estimating in-situ U-values and heat loss reduction potential of interventions
Read morePre-1919 suspended timber ground floors in the UK: estimating in-situ U-values and heat loss reduction potential of interventions Sofie Pelsmakers, UCL SYNOPSIS Pelsmakers investigating in crawl-space floor during pilot study (2012)concrete…
W3UP5 – Taking Charge: Perceived control and acceptability of domestic demand-side response
Read moreTaking Charge: Perceived control and acceptability of domestic demand-side response Mike Fell, UCL Introduction Domestic electricity demand-side response (DSR) programmes aim to influence when electricity is used in people’s homes,…
W4LP3 – The effect of thermal mass and intermittent occupation upon energy demand in student halls of residence
Read moreThe effect of thermal mass and intermittent occupation on energy demand in student halls of residence Vicki Tink, Loughborough University This research explores the relationship between intermittent occupancy in a…
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…
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…
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…
W2UP4 -Occupant Evaluation and Energy Performance Analysis of Barbican Estate Dwellings
Read moreOccupant Evaluation and Energy Performance Analysis of Barbican Estate Dwellings Carrie Behar, UCL PROJECT INTRODUCTION A post-occupancy evaluation of 2056 residential dwellings was carried out at the Grade II Listed…
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…
W8UP10 An investigation of feedback and feedforward energy efficiency mechanisms from a UK school crowdsourced building stock model
Read moreDuncan Grassie, UCL Energy Institute Background Novel methods of modelling energy demand in buildings are required to assist with tracking progress towards the UK government’s commitment to Net Zero by…
W6LP5 – Ventilation and thermal comfort in UK homes: can we maintain indoor air quality and reduce the threat of future air-conditioning of UK homes?
Read moreVentilation and thermal comfort in UK homes: can we maintain indoor air quality and reduce the threat of future air-conditioning of UK homes? Ben Roberts, Loughborough Summary As we refurbish…
W7UP3 – Trade-offs in Levelised Cost of Heat among different heating and storage technologies
Read moreTrade-offs in Levelised Cost of Heat among different heating and storage technologies Zack (Zhikun Wang), UCL Energy Institute Overview The UK government has set objectives to reduce dependency on imported fossil…