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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W6LP3 – Energy from artificial sports pitches – modelling surface temperatures and the effect of extracting heat
Read moreEnergy from artificial sports pitches – modelling surface temperatures and the effect of extracting heat. Stephen Watson, Loughborough Introduction High surface temperatures are one of the main problems affecting artificial…
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…
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…
W2LP13 – Building Diagnostics: Practical Measurement of the Fabric Thermal Performance of Houses
Read moreBuilding Diagnostics: Practical Measurement of the Fabric Thermal Performance of Houses Richard Jack, Loughborough University The research in this PhD seeks to make widespread measurement of whole-house thermal performance a…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
W7UP2 – How household thermal routines shape patterns of heating demand
Read moreVariability in internal temperature patterns for UK homes during the heating season Clare Hanmer, UCL Energy Institute Overview The amount of energy used of heating homes depends on the way individual…
W5UP5 How can we encourage consumers to switch to time of use tariffs? Evidence from a randomised control trial on a nationally representative sample of British energy bill payers
Read moreHow can we encourage consumers to switch to time of use tariffs? Evidence from a randomised control trial on a nationally representative sample of British energy bill payers Moira Nicolson,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
W5UP6 – How can internal temperature data be used to determine whether households are zoning?
Read moreHow can internal temperature data be used to determine whether households are zoning? Zareen Sethna, UCL Energy Institute Overview Photographs of the four case study dwellings Heating controls have the potential…
W2LP4 – Optimisation of solar air conditioning design in a typical office building
Read moreOptimisation of solar air conditioning design in a typical office building Alexandros Adam, MRes Loughborough University General Description: The multi-objective optimisation problem of solar assisted air conditioning design in a typical…