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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W5UP9 – A novel method for the estimation of thermophysical properties of walls from short and seasonal-independent in-situ surveys
Read moreA novel method for the estimation of thermophysical properties of walls from short and seasonal-independent in-situ surveys Virginia Gori, UCL Several studies have shown a performance gap between the published…
WPUP3 – Can thermodynamic quantities estimated from in-situ measurements be extensively used to characterise building elements during energy simulations?
Read moreCan thermodynamic quantities estimated from in-situ measurements be extensively used to characterise building elements during energy simulations? Errors and uncertainties in in-situ measurements and parameter estimation processes Virginia Gori Reliable…
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…
W2LP12 -System integration of micro-CHP for residential energy demand reduction
Read moreSystem integration of micro-CHP for residential energy demand reduction Alexandros Adam, UCL Introduction One of the most promising technologies for reducing energy consumption in residential buildings is micro-CHP. Fuel cell…
W7UP8 How flexible is UK home heating demand?
Read moreHow flexible is UK home heating demand? Clare Hanmer, UCL Most future scenarios for decarbonising the UK energy system include a high proportion of homes with electric heat pumps. Shifting…
W8UP1 The temporal and spatial variability of ventilation rate in an occupied case-study dwelling
Read moreThe temporal and spatial variability of ventilation rate in an occupied case-study dwelling Jessica Few, UCL Energy Institute Overview The ventilation rate in an occupied dwelling is important both for…
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…
W7LP5 – PhD Project “Design and control of mixed-mode cooling and ventilation in low-energy residential buildings”
Read moreDesign and control of mixed-mode cooling and ventilation in low-energy residential buildings Charalampos Angelopoulos, 1st year PhD student at Loughborough University Introduction In most of the developed or developing countries,…
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…
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.…
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…
W3LP5 – Measuring and modelling the energy demand reduction potential of zonal space heating controls in a UK home
Read moreMeasuring and modelling the energy demand reduction potential of zonal space heating controls in a UK home Arash Beizaee, Loughborough University Background: According to the current patterns of heating in…
W7UP11 – Indoor Environmental Quality in Student Accommodation
Read moreIndoor Environmental Quality in Student Accommodation Anthony Marsh, UCL Overview In order to reduce emissions the UK requires that all new buildings meet emissions targets, as mandated under the EU Energy…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…