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MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development

global challenges, engineering solutions
 
Read more at: Andres Assar

Andres Assar

A Framework for air pollution and its consequences in some cities in Chile


Read more at: Wolfgang Salas Restrepo

Wolfgang Salas Restrepo

Guidelines for best practices in sustainable engineering projects in Colombia


Read more at: Caroline Roques (nee Bicocchi)

Caroline Roques (nee Bicocchi)

Decentralised Wastewater Treatment to Meet the Requirements of Rapid Development Areas


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: Fat Kee Leung For Sang

Fat Kee Leung For Sang

Assessing the Use of Bamboo for Low-Cost Housing


Read more at: Kirsten Henson

Kirsten Henson

Can development aid be effective in achieving sustainable outcomes?


Read more at: Jeremy Douglas

Jeremy Douglas

Sustainable Options for Diversion of Waste from Landfill in Durban, South Africa


Read more at: Olivia Chassais

Olivia Chassais

Intestinal parasites in Bangladesh


Read more at: Arcot Srilakshmi

Arcot Srilakshmi

e-waste management: problems and prospects 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.