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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W8UP10 An investigation of feedback and feedforward energy efficiency mechanisms from a UK school crowdsourced building stock model
Read moreDuncan Grassie, UCL Energy Institute Background Novel methods of modelling energy demand in buildings are required to assist with tracking progress towards the UK government’s commitment to Net Zero by…
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…
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…
W7UP10 – Experienced Temperature and Health
Read moreExperienced temperature and Health Harry Kennard, UCL Energy Institute Heating and hot water demand account for around 40% of total UK energy demand. Cutting emissions from heating is essential if the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
W2LP1 – Understanding CO2 dispersion and distribution in school classrooms
Read moreUnderstanding CO2 dispersion and distribution in school classrooms James Hedger, Loughborough A study by the Carbon Trust known as “Act on CO2”, states a typical school uses 58% of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
W8UP9 – Development of a Bayesian calibration framework for archetype-based building stock models of indoor temperature
Read moreIn recent years, there has been a sustained effort across many countries worldwide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings while also improving their environmental resilience. These efforts are often…
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…
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…
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…
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…
W3UP4 – A study of heat-loss in pre-1919 suspended timber ground floors
Read moreA study of heat-loss in pre-1919 suspended timber ground floors Sofie Pelsmakers, UCL The UK building stock is responsible for about 40%-55% of the total UK CO2emissions (Mackenzie, 2010, CAT,…