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MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development

global challenges, engineering solutions
 
Read more at: Thomas Schmitz

Thomas Schmitz

Sustainable Energy Strategies for Afghanistan


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: Andrew Skelton

Andrew Skelton

Impact Analysis of Post-Kyoto Protocol Climate Policy on Developing Countries


Read more at: Bodhi Rader

Bodhi Rader

Vehicle-to-Grid Technology in the UK: Combining Transport and Electricity Models


Read more at: Colleen Duncan

Colleen Duncan

The Roles of "For-Profit" and "Not-For-Profit" Organizations: A Study of Irrigation in Nepal


Read more at: James Dodds

James Dodds

Waste Management at the Sole Bay Brewery


Read more at: William Brower

William Brower

Implications of China's Growing Aid to Africa for USAID Conservation Programmes: Opportunities for Synergy


Read more at: Francis Mills

Francis Mills

Factors affecting future attempts to develop appropriate technology products in West Africa


Read more at: Jin Hooi Chan

Jin Hooi Chan

Water quality modelling and assessment in Maputo, Mozambique


Read more at: Charlie Dalrymple

Charlie Dalrymple

Performance measurement of engineering projects in the humanitarian aid 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.