Romy Abou Farhat

Biography
romyDuring my undergraduate studies in civil engineering at University College London, I began taking a keen interest in global climate change and sustainable energy challenges and actively engaged myself in several related activities. As I wanted to further educate myself on sustainable energy issues, I decided to pursue the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College London. In parallel, my interest in climate change entrepreneurship led me to join Climate-KIC's innovation summer school and the Climate-KIC Master Label program.

Research Interests

  • Sustainable energy planning
  • Energy flexibility

Career Interests

  • Energy consulting
  • Entrepreneurship in the energy sector

Project title: Placing Lebanon on the Path Towards a Sustainable Energy Future

Research theme: Energy systems

Azarel Adebanjo

azarel

Biography
Azarel one way or another ended up achieving a BEng in Chemical Engineering from Loughborough University. Ironically, he didn’t find himself playing sports in the worlds best sports Uni. However, he found an interest in Renewable Energy in his final year especially during his dissertation. Taking his interest further, he applied for the Sustainable Energy Future course to further explore what he considered to be “the future.”

Career Interests

  • Energy generation
  • Energy economics
  • Sustainable development in developing countries

Project title: Feasibility of biomass for electricity generation in Nigeria

Research theme:  Energy economics

Mohamed Alghanami

m.a.Biography
A recipient of Bahrain's Crown Prince's International Scholarship, I chose to major in mechanical engineering at Boston University, USA for my undergraduate studies. During my time in Boston, I began taking a keen interest in renewable energy as well as the policymaking involved in promoting (and regulating) this field. I find an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the world through educating myself on sustainable energy—and the challenges, economics and policies pertinent to this field—at a world-class university such as Imperial College London.

Research Interests

  • Energy economics and policies
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Renewable energy and sustainable development

Career Interests

  • Management Consulting
  • Artificial Energy Consulting
  • Energy and Flexibility Markets intelligence

Project title: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Improving the Reliability of the Grid

Research theme: Novel energy technologies

Abdullah Alhumaid

aaBiography
Abdullah holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Southampton University, UK in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Guided by his curiosity and his ambition to improve the energy system in his home country, Saudi Arabia, he enrolled in the Sustainable Energy Futures programme at Imperial College London to further his knowledge in the field of energy and the economics and policies that govern it. Abdullah is interested in improving the decision-making process in the field of energy.

Research Interests

  • Energy Policy and Economics
  • Energy Forecasts

  • Solar PV

Career Interests

  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Efficiency

Project title: The Role of Expert Judgment in Energy Policy Design: The Implications of Lessons from Expert Judgment Studies

Research theme: Policy

Bashayer Al-Muftah

bashBiography
Bashayer is an Electrical Engineer who graduated from Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) in 2014.

Research Interests

  • Energy Storage
  • Building Modelling

Career Interests

  • Research in low carbon technologies

Project title: Optimal Modelling of Distributed Technologies in the Built Environment

Research theme: Built environment

Louise Alter

louiseBiography
Having completed her studies at an International School in Paris, Louise entered ETHZ (Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich) where she undertook a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering. After which, she strengthened her knowledge through an internship in a major engineering consultancy in London where she worked on drainage strategies and renewable energy implementations as part of climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy of the city of London.
Her desire to be involved in the global challenge of moving towards a more sustainable future was confirmed through her participation in the Climate-KIC summer school, where she worked in a multidisciplinary team to develop a clean tech start-up. This lead to her joining the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures to enhance her engineering education and to acquire an understanding of the business and policy of the energy industry.

Research Interest

  • Sustainable development in emerging economies

Career Interests

  • Increasing flexibility to modernise the grid
  • Managing the transition toward DSM
  • Increasing efficiency in the manufacturing supply chain

Project title: Methods for Rural Electrification in Peru: A Playa Blanca and WindAid Case Study

Research theme:  Energy systems

Nicolás Beltran

beltranBiography
I have always been fascinated by nature and concerned about how we are destroying it. Working in solving climate change became my goal, and I pursued degrees in mechanical and industrial engineering to achieve this. After graduating in 2011, I spent a year as a financial risk management consultant before creating my own startup (vertinvertical.com), focused on creating sustainable architecture projects to make our modern life style respectful of nature. In the process, with my business partners, we launched an ecosystem for environmental and social entrepreneurs to scale up, connect with others and make an impact through their work (www.tierrafir.me). Both have been running for five and two years respectively.

I chosebthe MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures in order to acquire the tools to become an expert and leader in the energy sector. My studies at Imperial College London have given me the opportunity to build a network and to enrich my view of the challenges we face and the solutions we can create to solve them. I wish to contribute significantly to the transformation of the energy systems into clean and renewable sources. I will do this from platforms in business and academia.

Research Interests

  • PV-T hybrid systems
  • Investment decision-making in renewables (portfolio optimization)
  • Grid-scale energy mix optimization

Interests

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Building services
  • Consulting in structuring renewable energy projects

Project title: Assessing and Mapping the Performance of Novel Hybrid PV-T Technologies to Identify the Most Promising

Research theme: Solar

Man Ken Michael Cheung

michaelBiography
As an undergraduate, I studied aerospace engineering and later chose the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures course at Imperial College London because I wanted to tackle the challenge of delivering sustainable solutions in buildings. My realisation of the importance of sustainable development worldwide and my desire to contribute to this growing field motivated my decision to move from aerospace engineering into sustainability.

Research Interests

  • Building efficiency
  • Sustainable development
  • Energy efficiency

Interests

  • Finding better and more sustainable ways of doing things
  • Building services
  • How to achieve net zero consumption buildings

Project title: Heat Exchanger Influence on Internal Combustion Engine Combined Heat and Power Coupled with Organic Rankine Cycle System in Commercial Buildings

Research theme: Built environment

Edward Cliffe

tedBiography
Whilst studying in the cold northern city of Durham, Edward first warmed to renewable energy when researching novel applications for 3rd generation solar cells. In 2016, Edward graduated from Durham University with a BSc in Natural Science, specialising in Chemistry and Economics. After furthering his interest in renewables both at university and at DONG Energy, the Sustainable Energy Futures course offered a unique opportunity to expand on technical and commercial knowledge and develop further a passion for renewable energy.

Research Interests

  • Non-traditional Business Models
  • Domestic Energy Efficiency
  • ESCo

Career Interest

  • Renewable Finance

Project title: Co-benefits of housing stock retrofit

Research theme: Built environment

Zulkeefal Dar

zulBiography
I received my BE in Mechanical Engineering from NUST, Pakistan. I went on to work in the fertilizer sector as project engineer. My job description included engineering the design of stationary mechanical equipment as well as working on projects to improve plant performance. I later conducted research on the feasibility of making vertical axis wind turbines out of abandoned helicopters’ tail rotors while also freelancing, which mainly involved modelling and stress analysis of mechanical systems.

My first professional experience peaked my interest in the energy sector. Seeing how baldy industry and the national economy were being affected by energy insufficiency, I decided to pursue a career in the energy field. I was mainly interested in wind turbines. However, Pakistan has huge potential for other renewables as well, and it needs to make the best of all sources to meet its energy needs and ensure sustainably. I chose the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures because it not only covers the technical but also the political framework to apply the energy solutions in an actual socio-economic scenario. After completion of my course, I plan to work in the renewable energy sector in Pakistan with government and other private stakeholders.

Research Interests

  • Wind/Tidal turbines
  • Sustainable development in emerging economies
  • Micro-renewable energy

Career Interests

  • Wind/Tidal turbine designer
  • Energy consultancy

Project title: uRANS-ALM modelling of vertical axis turbines instead of RANS-ALM modelling of vertical axis turbines

Research theme: Novel energy technologies

Sara Dethier

saraBiography
Sara studied Physics at Imperial College London with a year abroad at the University of Valencia. In Valencia, she completed her thesis on active machine learning for the Earth Explorer Fluorescence Explorer mission, which seeks to improve our understanding of the global carbon and water cycles. After the completion of her first degree, Sara worked in the oil and gas industry for a year. Realising that her career interest lay within renewable energy and sustainable development, Sara joined the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures course.

Career Interests

  • Sustainable development in emerging economies
  • Energy and environmental policy
  • Sustainable and smart cities

Project title: Assessment of Policies for Universal Access to Clean Cooking Energy: The Case of India

Research theme: Policy

Florian Deveza

floriBiography
After intensive training in mathematics, physics and chemistry in the French “Classes Preparatoires aux Grandes Ecoles,” I entered Supelec engineering school in 2014. At the end of the first two years, during which I have studied Electrical Engineering, I completed an internship at the New Caledonian Utility Company where I studied and designed a hybrid system consisting of a floating photovoltaic plant linked with a pumped hydroelectric energy storage. I then decided to focus on renewable energies and joined the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures to improve my technical knowledge of low carbon technologies and to learn about energy policy and economics.

Research Interests

  • Urban energy systems
  • Renewable energy sources

Project title: The future of cities: electricity, solar or hydrogen?

Research theme: Built environment

Yifu Ding

yifuBiography
Yifu obtained electrical and electronics engineering degrees from North China Electrical Power University (NCEPU) and the University of Edinburgh. In 2015, she won an innovative competition held by ABB and was invited to a tour in the main laboratory, where she was inspired by the great potential of renewable energy resources and different solutions for low-carbon grids in China. She subsequently decided to explore the energy sector at the Imperial College London in 2016.

Research Interests

  • Low-carbon energy systems
  • Electricity markets
  • Power systems and power system operation

Project title: Assessing the value of different frequency response times in power systems

Research theme: Demand side management and storage

Loukas Douvaras

loukasBiography
I have always been an energy enthusiast and therefore enrolled in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh). During the last two years of my studies, I followed the energy pathway where I learned how to deal with techno-economic energy issues. My degree thesis, entitled “Fault diagnostic and clearing in low power wind systems connected to the electric grid,” gave me the opportunity to investigate the dynamic behaviour of a complete wind turbine system and its interaction with the grid using Matlab Simulink.  

Climate change is a reality, and I strongly believe that sustainability is the key to reversing it. I chose the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College London in order to learn more about sustainable energy technologies and considering the economics, the policy, the environment and contemporary global matters.

Research Interests

  • Urban energy systems
  • Optimization and modelling of energy systems
  • Future of energy

Career Interests

  • Sustainable cost-efficient technologies
  • Energy policy

Project title: Modelling and Optimization of the district energy system of Olympic Park London

Research theme: Built environment

Julia Fordham

juliaBiography
During my undergraduate studies in civil engineering at University College London, I began taking a keen interest in global climate change and sustainable energy challenges and actively engaged myself in several related activities. As I wanted to further educate myself on sustainable energy issues, I decided to pursue the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College London. In parallel, my interest in climate change entrepreneurship led me to join Climate-KIC's innovation summer school and the Climate-KIC Master Label program.

Research Interests

  • Combined heat and power
  • Energy efficiency

Project title: Reducing and reutilising waste heat in coffee roastingy Future

Research theme: Novel energy technologies

Firra Gumilar

firraBiography
During her undergraduate studies in chemical engineering, Firra worked on a project to introduce and build a biogas system for a remote village. She soon realised during the project that more than an engineering skill is needed to successfully apply an engineering solution in the real world. This led her to pursue the MSc of SEF at Imperial College London. This multidisciplinary degree in energy complements her engineering degree and has expanded her views of the energy sector. It has also strengthened her interest in energy policy and business for her future career.

With a scholarship from the Indonesian government, she intends to focus her research on implementing sustainable energy transitions in Indonesia with the goal of impacting Southeast Asia more broadly

Research Interests

  • Sustainable energy policy
  • Cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Renewable energy integration

Career Interests

  • Energy policy and economics

Project title: Assessing sustainability of Indonesia’s electricity generation system

Research theme: Energy systems

Grace Gunsalam

graceBiography
I graduated from the University of Southampton with a degree in mechanical engineering. I then worked in project management for the first geothermal power plant in Malaysia, based in Sabah. After spending four years in the renewable energy industry, I decided to pursue the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures with the goal of developing the renewable energy industry in Malaysia.

Research Interest

  • Off-grid sustainable energy

Career Interests

  • Project management
  • Policy and regulation

Project title: Domestic Solar-Driven Trigeneration System for Equatorial Climate

Research theme: Solar

Amanda Kahunzire

amandaBiography
After completing a BSc in Electrical Engineering at the University of Cape Town, I went on to work for Uganda’s largest electricity distribution utility for two years. Uganda’s electricity industry is predominantly hinged on centralised hydro generation, and to-date over 80% of Uganda’s population (mainly in rural areas) continues to lack access to electricity. The unique situation in Uganda, and many sub-saharan African countries, calls for new approaches to the electrification problem, with particular focus on affordable off-grid solutions in addition to a diverse centralized generation portfolio. These challenges can be overcome with renewable energy, of which the continent has abundant resource potential.

A recipient of the Chevening FCO scholarship, I chose the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures primarily because of its rich course content and multidisciplinarity. Addressing the challenges of our future energy systems requires a broader appreciation of social, economic, political and environmental synergies in order to develop sustainable solutions. I hope that my time on the course will equip me to be a thought leader in this space in Africa and globally, and I look forward to applying the skills learned this year to coming up with lasting solutions to our growing energy needs.

Research Interests

  • Energy planning and policy
  • Off-grid energy solutions for developing nations
  • Sustainable development in emerging economies

Career Interests

  • Energy policy and planning
  • Research and publication of region-specific energy statistics to support industry development and investment
  • Energy markets, energy supply business models for emerging markets

Project title: Using Multi-Criteria Decision Making to evaluate a resource-efficient energy portfolio for East Africa

Research theme: Policy

Hanna Kozak-King

hannaBiography
Solar photovoltaics is rapidly becoming a key electricity generation technology. Despite the existence of a variety of different technology types, the market is dominated by crystalline silicon. As the performance of different technologies varies under different operating conditions, it is important to be able to find the optimal panel type for each location globally. This will be achieved through modelling energy output in high spatial and temporal resolution.

Interests

  • Solar photovoltaics
  • Rural electrification
  • Sustainable development in emerging economies

Interests

  • Energy consulting

  • United Nations development programme

Project title: Global mapping of solar photovoltaic performance

Research theme: Solar

Massimo Liu

massimoBiography
During his mechanical engineering studies, Massimo researched aerosol dynamics specialising in aircraft emissions. Studying abroad at HKU (MEANING) enabled him to personally appreciate the challenges of the energy trilemma. His experiences at GE Power (formerly Alstom) and Marsh, working on large power generation and sustainability projects, nourished an interest in climate change and sustainability issues which led him to join the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures.

Research Interests

  • Grid modernization and smart grid
  • Energy markets: policy & designs
  • Urban energy systems

Career Interests

  • Creating sustainable advantage

Project title: South African Renewable Energy Supply Chain Modelling

Research theme: Energy economics

Christopher Lowans

christopherBiography
I completed my undergraduate degree in Geophysics at Durham University, where I first became interested in sustainability after attending the International Student Energy Summit 2015. Work experience in a solar development company and an engineering firm consolidated this interest, after which I decided to undertake further study. I chose the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College London for the breadth of technical and socioeconomic topics offered.

Research Interests

  • Electric vehicles
  • Energy economics
  • Sustainable transport

Career Interests

  • Policy
  • Energy investment
  • Business development 

Project title: Integrated Planning of Electric Taxi Charging Infrastructure: Assessing the Impacts of the Arrival of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Taxis in London

Research theme: Policy

Alexander Macklis

alecBiography
I was born and raised in Boston and lived my entire life in the United States before I arrived in London for the Sustainable Energy Futures program. My undergraduate studies were completed at Vanderbilt University, where I graduated with a Bachelors in Civil Engineering and Economics and a minor in Engineering Management.

Over the course of my undergraduate experience, I’ve held internships in fields ranging from economic modelling and analysis to civil engineering and construction management. This diverse work experience, combined with my broad educational background, has instilled in me an interdisciplinary curiosity that fits perfectly with the complex nature of the today’s energy sector.

I have been passionate about the field of sustainable energy since high school and wanted to continue my education by pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures. Participation in this program has allowed me to further develop my knowledge base, technical skill set and business acumen for application towards solving the world's energy problems. Motivated by the duality of challenge and purpose, I am hoping to parlay the knowledge that I have accrued throughout my studies into an impactful career within the field of energy strategy.

Research Interests

  • Energy storage
  • Energy economics
  • Energy generation

Career Interest

  • Energy strategy

Project title: Electrochemical Pipelines: A Techno-economic Investigation of Mobile Energy Storage Transmission

Research theme: Novel energy technologies

Sylvain Melchior

sylvainBiography
During his first degree at the engineering school Centrale Paris, Sylvain acquired a multidisciplinary background. After two internships in French and Australian consulting groups specialising in energy, Sylvain decided to join the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures to broaden his economics and policy knowledge of the energy industry.

Research Interests

  • Storage
  • Emerging economies

Career Interests

  • Sustainable project development

Project title: Cost-effective electricity storage: which technology will be the winner?

Research theme: Demand side management and storage

Jean Morille

jeanBiography
After studying intensively for two years to prepare for the entrance examinations to the French top-ranking establishments, I entered Centrale Lyon, a general engineering school and studied a range of engineering fields.

I then took a gap year in order to gain professional experience. I completed internships at two French companies. In one, I provided support to a smart grid team, and the second was related to the optimisation of hydropower generation. I particularly loved tackling challenging problems.

I chose the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures because I truly think the major issues that we will have to solve in this century will be related to sustainable energy generation.

Career Interests

  • Electricity storage
  • Development of low-carbon generation projects

Project title: Degradation of Lithium-ion batteries

Research theme: Demand side management and storage

Sana Noor

sanaBiography
My undergraduate studies in electrical engineering formed the basis of my technical understanding of power and energy sector. Motivated by the need to contribute towards the development of energy sector in my country, Pakistan, I wanted to further explore this sector and sustainable development. I chose the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures as it offered a perfect blend of technical knowledge along with the economic and policy aspects required for holistic understanding of the complex energy sector. I was privileged to obtain a Commonwealth scholarship that gave me the opportunity to continue to explore the field of renewable and sustainable energy at Imperial College London, under the guidance of exceptional mentors and alongside brilliant peers.

Interests

  • Sustainable development in emerging economies
  • Energy economics and policy

Interests

  • Governmental organizations related to sustainable development
  • Energy consultancy
  • Energy economics and policy

Project title: Demand Side Management with Supply Constraints: Game Theoretic Approach

Research theme: Demand side management and storage

Niovi Papanikolaou

nioviBiography
I completed my BSc in Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics and my first MSc degree in Energy, Aeronautics and Environment at the University of Patras, Greece. My diploma dissertation examined the relationship of the flow's angle of attack to the formation of vortex phenomena around the turbine's blade. I have also had two internships within the energy industry: the first at the Hellenic Petroleum and the second at the Hellenic Public Power Corporation where I was involved in the mechanical equipment maintenance team. 

My decision to apply for the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures course was based on my studies and work in mechanical engineering and environmental concerns, particularly climate change. My high career expectations in the energy industry made Imperial College London my first choice.

Research Interests

  • Hybrid photovoltaic panels
  • Energy efficiency

Interests

  • Energy generation
  • Renewable energy consulting

Project title: Towards the Highest Solar-to-Power Energy Conversion Efficiency

Research theme: Solar

Giorgio Parolini

giorgioBiography
Giorgio graduated from Politecnico di Milano, Italy with a degree in energy engineering. During his studies, he won a scholarship to participate in a double-degree programme with Tongji University of Shanghai, China, where he studied for one year. Motivated by his strong interest in renewable energies and the possibility of broadening his knowledge and developing advanced technical skills to tackle future energy challenges, Giorgio decided to continue his academic career at Imperial College London.

Research Interests

  • Solar and wind energy
  • Energy in developing country
  • LNG and new fuels in transport

Career Interests

  • Financing/investments in renewable energies
  • Energy engineer
  • Energy harvesting from vibrations

Project title: Energy Harvesting from Vibrations

Research theme: Novel energy technologies

Devon Platt

devonBiography
Throughout my undergraduate studies in Geology, I developed a pro-active nature, as well as a comprehensive knowledge and passion regarding climate change and the energy sector, specifically sustainable solutions for meeting global demand. Consequently, I chose to undertake the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures and have been particularly intrigued by the study of energy financing, policy and markets, specifically, the evolution of energy markets globally in response to the growing demand for renewable energy.

Beyond academia, I have established interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive under pressure working as an F.A. qualified football referee. My enthusiasm to promote involvement in energy led me to co-found Durham University Student Energy Society. My passion for energy also led to internships with two UK oil and gas firms, in which I gained a key insight into upstream petroleum operations and electricity delivery. However, I have realised that my ambition is to pursue a career at the forefront of the energy sector, creating solutions to the challenges ahead.

Research Interest

  • Carbon dioxide removal technologies

Career Interests

  • Energy project development
  • Energy consultancy
  • Make a positive contribution towards mitigating climate change

Project title: Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies: Value Capture from Complex Value Chains

Research theme: Novel energy technologies

Harryanto Purba

harryantoBiography
Harryanto completed his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Indonesia. After graduating, Harryanto spent ten years working in a leading national Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company in Indonesia as a Mechanical Engineer. Harryanto decided to gain deeper knowledge of sustainable power generation by pursuing the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College London.

Research Interests

  • Urban energy systems
  • Low carbon technologies
  • Energy systems for developing regions

Career Interests

  • Engineering and technical consultancy
  • Scientific research and development

Project title: A Techno-economic Analysis of Small-scale Biomass and Natural-gas Fuelled CCHP Systems for Tertiary Sectors in the UK

Research theme: Energy systems

Ardha Pradikta Rahardjo

ardhaBiography
After graduating with a degree in electrical engineering from Institute Technology Bandung (ITB), Indonesia, Ardha worked in the oil and gas industries for seven years. However, sustainability has always been his passion. His undergraduate research project involved making a lab-scale prototype for an axial flux permanent magnet generator for wind turbine application. This research won awards at both the national and international level: Rekin Award for National Energy Completion (2009) and 3rd best paper in IEEE - International Conference Power Engineering and Renewable Energy (2012). He believes that the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College London is one of the best ways to improve his knowledge of and experience in the integration of policy, business and technology in sustainable energy sector.

Research Interests

  • Sustainable development in emerging economies
  • Agent-based modelling
  • Business case for sustainable innovation

Career Interests

  • Socio-entrepreneur
  • Public sector
  • Researcher

Project title: Investigation of Disruptive Business Model in Energy Market using Agent-Based Modelling

Research theme: Energy economics

Zahin Rahim

rahimBiography
I graduated with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cambridge in 2008. I then worked as a consultant in the oil & gas sector, gaining significant experience in performing a wide variety of engineering analyses and managing high-capital projects from proposal through to project close-out for leading international clients. I am currently pursuing the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures to broaden my working knowledge of the rapidly evolving energy sector.

Research Interests

  • Efficiency of industrial processes

  • Thermo-economic optimisation

Career Interests

  • Energy consulting
  • Project management

Project title: Thermo-economic Optimisation of Organic Rankine Cycles

Research theme: Novel energy technologies

Luke Rust

lukeBiography
During completion of a BEng Civil Engineering degree at the University of Surrey, I submitted a final year project assessing the opportunity and constraints of using decentralised renewable energy technologies at a future university campus development. I have previous energy consultancy experience, delivering broad energy strategies for major automotive manufacturers, alongside assisting the management team of an emerging energy development company. These experiences subsequently inspired my commitment to the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures course at Imperial College London.

Research Interest

  • Future climate change policymaking

Career Interests

  • Sustainable transportation
  • Disruptive technologies

Project title: Preparing for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment in London: An Impact Assessment of Climate Change Policy Scenarios

Research theme: Policy

Yejisola Shonibare

ysBiography
During my undergraduate MEng degree in Chemical Engineering at Imperial College, I developed a strong interest in sustainable energy and decided to undertake the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures to learn more about the sector.

Research Interests

  • Constant, affordable energy supply in developing countries
  • Sustainable development in emerging economies

Interests

  • Energy consulting

Project title: Energy Access in Peri-urban areas: A Case Study of Lagos, Nigeria

Research theme: Policy

Kelvin Chia Han Sim

kelvinBiography
I completed a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Manchester. I have always had an undeniable interest in energy, a field that has its theory concisely depicted in thermodynamics and discussed widely amongst the modern society due to climate change. Sustainability in energy is now more important than ever as it is the main driver for climate change. However, the industry requires transformation and is inherently uncertain and risky. I decided to pursue the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures not just to widen my knowledge in the energy sector but also to be a part of the change.

Research Interests

  • Economics of solar energy
  • Sustainable transport
  • Investments in the renewable energy sector

Career Interest

  • Entrepreneur in the renewable energy sector

Project title: Modelling the global levelised cost of solar energy

Research theme: Solar

Ronald Sukianto

ronBiography
After completing his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at Bandung Institute of Technology in Indonesia, Ronald began his professional career as a drilling field engineer in Halliburton working in geothermal development fields in Indonesia. His interest in the energy industry began after he chose the energy conversion specialisation during undergraduate studies. This interest was further fostered during his internship at Chevron as a Facility Engineer and through his involvement in the Society of Petroleum Engineers Student Chapter. Motivated by a concern for the environment issue and expected economic growth in Indonesia, Ronald decided to develop his knowledge and perspective of energy by attending the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures course. He is supported by a full scholarship from the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education, Indonesia Ministry of Finance.

Interests

  • Energy economics
  • Energy modelling
  • Smart networks

Interests

  • Energy analyst
  • Energy markets
  • Policy maker

Project title: Application of Agent-Based Modelling in Global Gas Trade and Price Forecasting

Research theme: Energy economics

Richard Lide Tian

richardBiography
Richard received his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto. He had an internship at Ontario Power Generation, and participated in multiple nuclear reactor inspection and maintenance projects at Pickering/Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. Richard joined the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures course to acquire knowledge about economics and policy aspects of implementation of energy technologies and explore solutions for challenges in modern energy systems.

Interests

  • Energy economics and policy
  • Entrepreneurship in renewable energy
  • Sustainable development in emerging economies

Interests

  • Demand side management

  • Smart grids

Project title: Analysis of Electricity Usage of Nanogrid Customers in Rwanda

Research theme: Energy systems

Manyi Wang

Biography
manyiI graduated from Zhejiang University in China with an undergraduate degree in energy and environmental engineering. To continue my career in energy, I chose the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures. Unlike my undergraduate studies, the course provides a much wider scope of multi-disciplinary modules incorporating economics, policy and global thinking—exactly what I expected from a top ranking institution in the world’s most international and vibrant city. 

For my undergraduate thesis, I conducted an energy behaviour study in a university library and found occupancy prediction so intriguing that I chose this topic for my thesis project here at Imperial College London. The year I have spent on this course has strengthened my belief that sustainability is about responsibility and equality and that it is a cooperative endeavour requiring participation from every part of this planet and benefiting every single human being.

Research Interests

  • Building efficiency
  • Smart cities

Interests

  • AC engineering
  • Consultancy

Project title: Predicting Occupancy from ICT Data for Building performance

Research theme: Built environment

Cencen Yuan

cencenBiography
I have a four-year Mechanical Engineering and Automation Diploma from Zhejiang University. This background is quite useful for further energy technology study. China is now facing rapid development in the renewable energy sector, and I chose the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures and Imperial College London as a good starting point for my career in this field.

Research Interests

  • Biofuel production effects
  • Sustainable development in biofuel
  • Energy policy

Career Interests

  • Energy consulting
  • Energy engineering

Project title: Modelling the Land Use Change of Second Generation Biofuels

Research theme: Energy systems

Meng Zhang

mengBiography
I obtained my BEng (hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh. I choose the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures to pursue a career in sustainable energy, because the energy issue is one of the biggest challenges of this century. With the increased capacity of renewable generation, energy storage, such as redox flow batteries, will play an important role in the future energy industry.

Research Interests

  • Energy Storage
  • Redox Flow Battery
  • Equivalent Circuit Modelling

Project title: Equivalent Circuit Modelling of the All-Vanadium Redox Flow Battery

Research theme: Demand side management and storage