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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W3LP7 – A study of the economic incentives associated with UK household energy usage
Read moreA study of the economic incentives associated with UK household energy usage Sven Hallin, Loughborough Aim: To assess how price “formats” influence energy demand in residential property. Objectives: 1. a)…
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…
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…
W1LP6 – Monitoring and Modelling UK hospital energy consumption to identify optimal building-specific retrofit measures for a changing climate
Read moreMonitoring and Modelling UK hospital energy consumption to identify optimal building-specific retrofit measures for a changing climate Louis Fifield, Loughborough University Overview The department of health has set stringent energy…
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…
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…
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…
W8LP4 – MRes Project “Cooling Culture: The identification of, and barriers to, adaptive responses to domestic overheating”
Read moreCooling Culture: The identification of, and barriers to, adaptive responses to domestic overheating Daniel Wright, Loughborough University Overview The trend towards hotter summers and warmer winters is predicted to increase…
W2LP11 – Picturing the invisible – what is the impact of thermal imaging on householder intentions to install thermal efficiency measures?
Read morePicturing the invisible – what is the impact of thermal imaging on householder intentions to install thermal efficiency measures? Charlie Morris-Marsham, UCL Domestic space and water heating are the second…
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…
W3LP6 – Assessing long-term actual daylighting performance of classrooms in-use
Read moreAssessing long-term actual daylighting performance of classrooms in-use Nafsika Drosou CONTEXT In the international effort to reduce carbon emissions, attention has been brought to obtaining energy from renewable sources. Daylight…
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,…
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?…
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…
W5UP8 – Hygrothermal characterisation of in-situ solid brick walls and the impacts of internal wall insulation
Read moreHygrothermal characterisation of in-situ solid brick walls and the impacts of internal wall insulation Naomi Grint, University College London Background Building fabric upgrades are an essential part of the UK…
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…
W5UP7 – The impacts of project scale, scope and risk allocation on financial returns for clients and contractors in Energy Performance Contracts – a stochastic modelling analysis
Read moreThe impacts of project scale, scope and risk allocation on financial returns for clients and contractors in Energy Performance Contracts – a stochastic modelling analysis Pamela Fennell, UCL Energy Institute Overview With a…
W7UP4 – Power temperature gradients as a fuel poverty indicator
Read morePower temperature gradients as a fuel poverty indicator Harry Kennard, UCL Energy Institute Overview Plotting the metered energy of a dwelling against external temperature gives an indication of the thermal performance…
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…
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…