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EngD project spotlights

Non-Structural Flood Risk Management

According to the Environment Agency, there are up to 5.5 million properties at risk from flooding in the UK. With the prospect of climate change and continuing floodplain development, flooding is only going to become more of an issue... read more | see all projects >

Joe Clarke
Research Engineer Cohort 4 (2009-10 start)

Using Systems Thinking to improve investment decision-making.

From wind turbines to aircraft carriers, many investment decisions are ultimately founded on consideration of complex technological systems. In these instances, it is natural that the characteristics of the investment decision follow from the performance and associated uncertainty of the technical system. ... read more> | see all projects >

Ian Watson
Research Engineer Cohort 1 (2006-07 start)

Selecting roof Systems to save the Planet.

Roof systems can have a large influence on buildings and can collectively define the character of whole man made landscapes. Despite this they remain undervalued in the design and construction process. This research aims to improve the delivery of sustainable roofs to increase the whole life value of buildings.... read more | see all projects >

Phil Hampshire
Research Engineer Cohort 3 (2008-09 start)

Optimisation of Tidal Turbine Systems.

Tidal Generation Ltd is currently developing a fully submerged 500kW tidal turbine prototype for deployment at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney. Designs are also progressing for the successor to this machine, a 1MW commercially viable device, which will be deployed at the same location..... read more | see all projects >

Jeremy King
Research Engineer Cohort 2 (2007-08 start)

About the Systems Centre

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