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MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development

global challenges, engineering solutions
 
Read more at: Angeliki Gkogka

Angeliki Gkogka

The reduction of inner city congestion and pollution problems using Low Speed Autonomous Transport Systems: a study for the City of London.


Read more at: Longzhu (Rachel) Cui

Longzhu (Rachel) Cui

Perceptions of Opinion Leaders Towards CCS Pilot Project In Hong Kong


Read more at: Derek Bruton

Derek Bruton

Effects of population growth, climate change, and increased water reuse on water supply and demand in Utah.


Read more at: Clara Breteau

Clara Breteau

Engineering in a collapsing world - Impacts on the engineering profession and paradigm of Western civilization collapse


Read more at: Ralf Berhard

Ralf Berhard

A systemic assessment of Solar PV in Brazil: Obstacles and Opportunities.


Read more at: Jack Barrie

Jack Barrie

A study on the diffusion of pay as you go solar technology in Uganda


Read more at: Jorge Atala Palacios

Jorge Atala Palacios

The 2013 Energy Policy Reform in Mexico: An analysis of the potential impact in the energy supply sector and pathways towards sustainability.


Read more at: Ammar Anwar

Ammar Anwar

LOW-CARBON, VERTICALLY INTEGRATED, PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS (LOW-CARBON VIP TRANSPORT SYSTEMS)


Read more at: Ifeoma Anozie

Ifeoma Anozie

Embedded Sustainability Metrics to Measure Global Production and Consumption


Read more at: Obichukwu (Obi) Anaduaka

Obichukwu (Obi) Anaduaka

Sustainable development of Solar Power technology for electricity generation in developing countries.


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.