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MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development

global challenges, engineering solutions
 
Read more at: Andrew Parker

Andrew Parker

An analysis of the relationship between post-earthquake relief and development in central Asia, focusing on water and sanitation


Read more at: Mayoma Onwochei (ne Ekeruche)

Mayoma Onwochei (ne Ekeruche)

Stand by solar power for domestic and small business use in Nigeria: a case study of Warri, Delta State


Read more at: Catherine Mulligan

Catherine Mulligan

The Impact of Telecommunications


Read more at: Abdul Mudassir

Abdul Mudassir

Sustainability Assessment of Resource Recovery Parks for Post Mining Regeneration of Cornwall, UK


Read more at: Saima Aziz Mirza

Saima Aziz Mirza

Sustainable rainforest management in Malaysia


Read more at: Fat Kee Leung For Sang

Fat Kee Leung For Sang

Assessing the Use of Bamboo for Low-Cost Housing


Read more at: Simon Lamb

Simon Lamb

Sustainable Assessment Techniques for UK Highway infrastructure


Read more at: Francis Kemausuor

Francis Kemausuor

Comparative Study of Waste Management Strategies in Cambridgeshire and Kumasi


Read more at: Kirsten Henson

Kirsten Henson

Can development aid be effective in achieving sustainable outcomes?


Read more at: Jason Hayman

Jason Hayman

Attracting investment in electricity generation technologies: Strategies for improving the competitiveness of the marine energy sector


Course Overview

Context

The need to engage in better problem definition through careful dialogue with all stakeholder groups and a proper recognition of context.

Perspectives

An ability to work with specialists from other disciplines and professional groups acknowledging that technical innovation and business skills also must be understood, nurtured and combined as precursors to the successful implementation of sustainable solutions.

Change

An understanding of mechanisms for managing change in organisations so future engineers are equipped to play a leadership role.

Tools

An awareness of a range of assessment frameworks, sustainability metrics and methodologies such as Life Cycle Analysis, Systems Dynamics, Multi-Criteria Decision making and Impact Assessment.