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MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development

global challenges, engineering solutions
 
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: Ashish Mishra

Ashish Mishra

The Effectiveness of Sustainable Drainage Systems In Highly Urbanised Areas: Bangalore, India


Read more at: Faheem Merchant

Faheem Merchant

Analyzing the sustainability of community driven development in Afghanistan using the National Solidarity Program case study


Read more at: Joel Westberg

Joel Westberg

Evaluation of the Potential, Benefits and Risks of Self Supply Water


Read more at: Kan Wang

Kan Wang

Sustainability Analysis of Solar PV Industry in China


Read more at: Daniel Vieira

Daniel Vieira

Policies to Encourage the Sustainable Development of Brazilian Electricity System with Distributed Generation


Read more at: Prashanth Venkataramana

Prashanth Venkataramana

Evaluation of Energy Codes for Buildings and Building Performance Rating Systems in India


Read more at: Jose Andres Vallejo-Bermeo

Jose Andres Vallejo-Bermeo

Factors and interdependences of low-cost sustainable housing in the developing world in the context of Ecuador


Read more at: Andrew Sullivan

Andrew Sullivan

Tidal Energy on a Global Scale: Feasibility and Contribution to Energy Growth in the Developing World


Read more at: Jacqueline Stenson

Jacqueline Stenson

New product introduction strategies in eastern Africa: A framework for diffusing appropriate technology


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.