Calling alumni in the South West!
Few issues unite the Imperial community with as much determination and urgency as the climate crisis. Our future health is inextricably linked to the health of our planet.
Imperial is a world-leader in climate change research, and our community of students, researchers and alumni are uniquely placed to deliver the solutions we need to make the Zero Pollution vision a reality.
We hope you can join us this March, for an evening spotlighting Imperial’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Professor Peter Childs FREng, a renowned authority in engineering design and sustainable innovation, will be coming to Bristol to discuss Imperial’s pioneering sustainability efforts with alumni who are based in the region.
Taking part in an exciting start-up showcase on the night, will be a number of our alumni founders working at the cutting edge of clean tech innovation, who will be sharing their trailblazing solutions for a climate-resilient future.
Over drinks and light bites at a centrally located venue in Bristol, this is a great opportunity to reconnect with your alma mater at a very exciting time.
Recently ranked 2nd in the world and 1st in the UK and Europe, and 2nd in the UK for sustainability , we encourage you to join us to find out more about how you can participate in the future of Imperial, and meet fellow alumni who live in the UK South West.
About the speaker
Professor Peter Childs FREng is the Professorial Lead in Design Engineering at Imperial.
He is also Professor at Large for Imperial’s Innovation Design Engineering MA/MSc programme, run jointly by Imperial and the Royal College of Art.
He was previously Founding Head of the Dyson School of Design Engineering, helping to grow the school from an initial idea to a community of practice of over 900 students and staff, and later served as Co-Director of the Energy Futures Lab at Imperial.
His interests include creativity tools and innovation, design, fluid flow and heat transfer, sustainable energy and robotics.
Prior to Imperial, Professor Childs was director of the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre for Aero-Thermal Systems, Director of InQbate and a professor at the University of Sussex.
Alumni founders in attendance
Ponda
Ponda – is a Bristol based biomaterials company developing technologies to transform plants grown in regenerated peatlands into next-generation textiles for the fashion industry. Their first product, BioPuff, is an innovative insulation material used as an alternative to animal-based goose-down and synthetic fillers. By connecting the restoration of precious peatlands to the creation of healthier materials, farmers are able to build climate resilience whilst supplying an industry striving to reach net-zero targets. Founded by Julian Ellis-Brown and Finlay Duncan (MSc Innovation Design Engineering 2020).
Treeva
Treeva – providing reliable renewable energy for critical transport infrastructure. To address energy supply risks and reduce emissions, Treeva turbines harness the energy from the airflow of passing transport on the side of roads and railways. Co-founded by Anjali Devadasan and Yu Gu (MEng Materials Science and Engineering 2024).
Sealeo
Sealeo – enhances the delivery of life-saving drugs to underserved communities through its biodegradable, evaporative cooling packaging that integrates thermal and mechanical stress protection. Their innovative material composition and design passively maintain a safe temperature range of 2-8°C for 2.6 times longer than current solutions. Founded by Diana Epel and Emanuele Griccioli (MSc Innovation Design Engineering 2024).