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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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…
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…
W7UP7 – Developing a dynamic model to estimate whole building heat loss which requires minimal input measurements
Read moreDeveloping a dynamic model to estimate whole building heat loss which requires minimal input measurements Frances Hollick, UCL Energy Institute Overview Greenhouse gas emissions from domestic buildings contribute significantly to…
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…
W7LP1 – MRes project “Natural Ventilation in Schools: Window Design and Performance”
Read moreNatural Ventilation in Schools: Window Design and Performance Charalampos Angelopoulos, Loughborough Natural ventilation is considered a sustainable solution to maintain healthy and thermally comfortable internal environments. Previous studies have shown…
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…
W2UP2 – Simulating heat pump performance in dwellings
Read moreSimulating heat pump performance in dwellings David Samuel, UCL MRes EDS Context In the transition to a low carbon economy, air source heat pumps will be a critical demand…
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…
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…
W5LP4 – Thermal comfort in non-uniform environments: real-time coupled CFD and human thermal-regulation modelling and validation
Read moreThermal comfort in non-uniform environments: real-time coupled CFD and human thermal-regulation modelling and validation Francesco Babich, Loughborough University Buildings contribute more greenhouse gas emissions than either the industrial or transportation…
W3LP8 – Heating use in UK homes
Read moreHeating use in UK homes Ashley Morton, Loughborough University Within the UK, space heating accounts for 66% of the total domestic energy used. New heating controls may offer a…
W7LP3 – MRes project “High surface temperatures on artificial sport pitches: Potential for design improvement”
Read moreHigh surface temperatures on artificial sport pitches: Potential for design improvement Matej Gustin, Loughborough University Overview High surface temperatures are currently the main issue affecting artificial sport pitches. Numerous sources in…
W2LP14 – Energy efficiency refurbishment in UK owner-occupied dwellings: The occupant’s perspective
Read moreEnergy efficiency refurbishment in UK owner-occupied dwellings: The occupant’s perspective Kate Simpson, Loughborough The aim of this project is to identify whether energy efficient refurbishments are successful from the householders’…
W3LP3 – Minimising excessive winter energy consumption in Victorian classrooms while maintaining acceptable indoor air quality
Read moreMinimising excessive winter energy consumption in Victorian classrooms while maintaining acceptable indoor air quality Sven Hallin, Loughborough University Abstract This project presents an assessment of how to minimise excessive winter…
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…
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…
W6UP1 – Setting energy targets in context: a case study in the construction industry
Read moreSetting energy targets in context: a case study in the construction industry Catherine Willan, UCL Energy Institute Overview & main findings Academic analysis of the energy performance gap has neglected…