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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W7LP2 – MRes project: ‘Smart’, remote monitoring of house fabric thermal performance: is it feasible?
Read more‘Smart’, remote monitoring of house fabric thermal performance: is it feasible? Kostas Chasapis, Loughborough Summary The co-heating test offers a means for estimating the operational heat loss coefficient (HLC) of…
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…
W3LP1 – Summertime temperatures in UK homes
Read moreSummertime temperatures in UK homes Arash Beizaee, Loughborough University This project has has been published in the Journal of Building and Environment 2013; Vol 65: pp 1-17. Available at:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360132313000917 Abstract This…
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…
W2UP6 -Assessing the suitability of data sources for input into European energy demand forecast models
Read moreAssessing the suitability of data sources for input into European energy demand forecast models Ed Sharp, UCL Energy demand forecast models were first created as a result of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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 Energy demand in non-domestic buildings is responsible for around a…
W2LP2 – What impact does a resistance path-way have on zonal air flow in naturally ventilated buildings?
Read moreWhat impact does a resistance path-way have on zonal air flow in naturally ventilated buildings? David Cunningham, Loughborough MRes EDS Introduction Historically all buildings were naturally ventilated, yet with buildings…
W4LP8 – The effect of internal wall insulation in solid wall dwellings on energy demand, thermal comfort and overheating
Read moreThe effect of internal wall insulation in solid wall dwellings on energy demand, thermal comfort and overheating Vicki Tink, Loughborough University Approximately 30% of the UK’s housing stock is comprised…
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…
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…
Hygrothermal characterisation of in-situ solid brick walls and the impacts of internal wall insulation
Read moreby Naomi Grint, UCL Energy Institute Internal wall insulation (IWI) is among the most effective retrofit strategies, but there is uncertainty surrounding moisture risk. This research addresses the need for long…
W1LP4 – Offsite Modular Construction and Low Energy, Comfortable Homes
Read moreOffsite Modular Construction and Low Energy, Comfortable Homes Ella Quigley, Loughborough The aim of this project is to investigate how light gauge steel modular construction can be used to provide…
W3UP2 – Investigation of the key drivers influencing the uptake of energy-efficient durables
Read moreInvestigation of the key drivers influencing the uptake of energy-efficient durables Joel Guilbaud, UCL Introduction My research investigates the key reasons that influence the uptake of energy-efficient measures by using…
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…