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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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…
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…
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…
W2UP13 – Whole-house ventilation systems in low energy UK housing; investigating user acceptance of innovative technologies
Read moreWhole-house ventilation systems in low energy UK housing; investigating user acceptance of innovative technologies Carrie Behar, UCL Project Title: Whole-house ventilation systems in low energy UK housing; investigating user acceptance…
W2UP8 – Are shared lighting controls in an open-plan office a potential source of conflict?
Read moreAre shared lighting controls in an open-plan office a potential source of conflict? Faye Wade, UCL Background: Occupants are often expected to share control in open-plan spaces. However, the energy…
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’…
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…
W2LP6 – The indoor air quality of a Victorian school with a post-1968 extension
Read moreThe indoor air quality of a Victorian school with a post-1968 extension Kate Simpson, Loughborough Introduction Kate Simpson talks about this project: https://youtu.be/yXfqG-3vmxU Aim: To quantify the indoor air quality…
W2UP7 – How can high-resolution temperature traces be used to assess building thermal performance?
Read moreHow can high-resolution temperature traces be used to assess building thermal performance? David Veitch, UCL David Veitch talks about this project: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In the context of UK…
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…
W3UP7 – Understanding hospital electricity use: an end-use(r) perspective
Read moreUnderstanding hospital electricity use: an end-use(r) perspective Paula Morgenstern, UCL Abstract Increasing energy costs and climate change legislation have prompted efforts to reduce energy consumption in hospitals. In addition to…
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…
W8LP3 Design and Performance of Naturally Ventilation in Non-Domestic Passivhaus Buildings
Read moreDesign and Performance of Naturally Ventilation in Non-Domestic Passivhaus Buildings Murat Mustafa, Loughborough Background: The medical Centre at the University of Leicester (UoL) is a highly advanced building in…
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…
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…
W3LP4 – Temperature Variations in Heated UK Homes
Read moreTemperature Variations in Heated UK Homes Ashley Morton, Loughborough University Introduction The domestic sector accounted for 30.5% of the 2010 final UK energy consumption (DECC, 2011), of which around 66%…
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…
W8UP6 Understanding the Unintended Ventilation-related Impacts of Retrofit in UK Social Housing
Read moreUnderstanding the Unintended Ventilation-related Impacts of Retrofit in UK Social Housing Seb Junemann, UCL Energy Institute Summary Improving the energy efficiency of the UK housing stock is a key national…
W5LP3 – Reducing the Operation Performance Gap – improving building simulation tools through data-driven and real-time approaches
Read moreReducing the Operation Performance Gap – improving building simulation tools through data-driven and real-time approaches George Papachristou, Loughborough University Project Summary The existing building stock continues to have high greenhouse…