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MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development

global challenges, engineering solutions
 
Read more at: Christina Stamper

Christina Stamper

Sustainability of Different Approaches to Bamboo Textile Production


Read more at: Meng-Tsung Shih

Meng-Tsung Shih

Regional Impact of the Decommissioning of the Neihu and Muzha Incinerators in Taipei


Read more at: NS Sharpe

NS Sharpe

Development of a Novel Plan for Emptying Pit Latrines in Urban Slums


Read more at: H Sharp

H Sharp

Incorporating Disaster Risk Reduction into Development Projects in Bangladesh


Read more at: Arthur Sebert

Arthur Sebert

Sustainable Energy Supply In China: The Role Of Indicators And Targets


Read more at: Natalia Reyna

Natalia Reyna

Opportunities and Constraints of Sustainable Water Management in Oaxaca City, Mexico


Read more at: Marcos Pelenur

Marcos Pelenur

A study of energy management and its effect on well-being: can we thrive by using less energy?


Read more at: LM Pearson

LM Pearson

Mechanisms and Policies to Encourage Water Efficiency among Scottish Water Customers


Read more at: Kristina Ostman

Kristina Ostman

Achieving Rural Electrification for Sustainable Development: An analysis of the Self-Help Electrification Program in Ghana


Read more at: Simon Munnik

Simon Munnik

Organic Output of an MBT plant as a fuel for waste to energy


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.