Anakha Ajanan
Having graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, Anakha has a healthy amount of experience working with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs) owing to multiple internships with leading companies in the Instrumentation industry. After two years of working in this industry, she decided to expand her horizons and join the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures program in order to contribute as an engineer striving for the green transition. While some of the courses in the program were challenging, she has gained significant insight into the recent developments in the renewable energy sector.
Project title: POWBAL: Using Load Shifting to Encourage Behavioral Change Among Residential Energy Users
Jad Alaaeddin
After obtaining his degree in Electrical Engineering, Jad realized he wished to pursue a career working towards a green energy transition. Growing up in Lebanon, he witnessed firsthand the harsh reality of depending on private and costly diesel generation to meet the energy demand, an issue exasperated by the economic downfall and failure of the national grid. Having always been intrigued by the concept of solar energy and his newly found determination to join the fight toward a net-zero transition drove him to apply to the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College London. His current research project involves studying the effects of growing food inside a photovoltaic greenhouse.
Project title: Agrivoltaics Greenhouse: Light Intensity Dependence of Crop Growth
Saeed Alghamdi
Having a BSc engineering degree from Arizona State University and working in the research field in Saudi Arabia, I acknowledge the challenges that the energy industry confronts in producing a sustainable future amidst the emphasis on energy and storage in our daily activities. consequently, I opted to enroll in SEF at Imperial to obtain a deeper understanding of the energy transition and discover the solutions to the current global issues. Therefore, I can contribute to the recent efforts in KSA towards an effective energy transition and decarbonization, as my motivation arises from the yearning to make a positive impact on the environment, while simultaneously improving the quality of life.
Project title: Exploring Barriers and prospects of Geothermal Energy development in the GCC Region and Saudi Arabia
Omar Alrosan
Omar holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with First Class Honors from Jordan. Omar works as an energy engineer in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in his country and aspires to have a leadership role in improving the energy security of the country by promoting more sustainable energy practices. Driven by leadership aspirations, Omar has joined Sustainable Energy Futures to deepen his understanding of sustainable energy systems and their technical and economic implications and believes it is a stepping-stone towards developing his career in sustainability and helping Jordan achieve its sustainable development goals.
Project title: Pricing Policy to Promote Renewable Energy Investments and Reduce Carbon Emissions in Jordan
Efsion Andre
Efsion's fascination with the energy sector led him to study petroleum engineering at Institut Teknologi Bandung in Indonesia. After graduating, he focused on the oil & gas industry, working as a reservoir engineer consultant for six years. During this time, he evaluated reservoir data and made predictions for different fields and companies. Concerned about the energy industry's impact on the environment, Efsion decided to continue his education by pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures. Through this program, he aims to expand his knowledge of energy technology. With his experience and newly acquired skills, Efsion is eager to make a meaningful global impact in the energy sector.
Project title: Building a Reservoir Proxy Model to Predict Dynamic CO2 Storage Performance in Saline Aquifers
Shahroz Zamir Ansari
Shahroz Zamir Ansari is an MSc Sustainable Energy Futures student at Imperial College London with a diverse energy industry background. His experience lies in process design and performance monitoring, having worked on development of power stations and green hydrogen projects in Pakistan and the UK. Shahroz holds a BEng degree in Chemical Engineering from National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan and is a recipient of the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship. He aspires to be a driving force in the transition towards an energy industry that is both affordable and reliable while making significant strides in reducing carbon emissions.
Project title: Strategy development for net-zero GHG emissions in industrial clusters using an agent-based model
Fares Arafat
Being a resident of the U.A.E, the threat of climate change has become more and more palpable considering that 50°C summer days have now become the norm. Whilst my reason for being a civil engineer stemmed from a fascination with buildings and vast infrastructure, my current passion became centered around practical ways new technologies help maintain the 2°C goal. Conducting my BEng thesis on how digital technologies can help bring sustainability into the construction industry further cemented my passion. With all that in mind, I decided to pursue a postgraduate program that takes a quantitative approach with its teaching which is the main reason for choosing this MSc.
Project title: The Flexibility Potential of Electrolyzers
Naa Okailey Ayitey
Born and raised in Ghana, a developing country in West Africa, I grew up reflecting upon the many environmental challenges that plague our society. I understood from a young age that I had a responsibility to make a difference in the world around me.
With this desire and vision in mind, I pursued a bachelor’s in chemical engineering. This was followed by three years of experience in the energy industry, during which time the passion to venture into sustainable energy grew.
Enrolling in the Sustainable Energy Futures MSc programme has helped me garner the skills, knowledge and mentality, needed to positively impact the energy sector in my country and the African continent.
Project title: Agrivoltaic energy modelling in Sub-Saharan Africa – a case study in a Zimbabwe farming community
Gaétan Bizot
After two years of intensive training in mathematics and physics in the French “Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Ecoles”, Gaétan currently studies aerospace engineering at ISAE-SUPAERO in Toulouse. Driven by his interest in the energy sector and the urge to tackle climate change, he chose to spend his gap year at Imperial College London by joining the 2022 - 2023 cohort of the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures. After completing his engineering degree in his home university during the 2023 - 2024 academic year, he wishes to dedicate his career either to sustainable aviation or to sustainable energy production.
Project title: Emissions from a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered aircraft characterization and mitigation study
Xuexuan Cai
Prior to studying Sustainable Energy Futures, Xuexuan Cai with a First-Class Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Birmingham. With China government has officially introduced the carbon neutrality goal across the country in 2021, he decided to join the interdisciplinary MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the current situation on sustainable development and gain a better understanding of state-of-the-art low-carbon technologies.
Project title: Impact of immersion cooling on lithium-ion batteries' capacity under a low temperature-fast charging condition’
Beyza Cekinel
Beyza has developed a keen interest in climate change and sustainability during her early high school years. Having a background in industrial engineering, she has decided to slightly change her career path and put the skills she acquired in her bachelor’s degree to use them for a greater good by undertaking the SEF masters. This course has provided her with a deeper understanding of the challenges of the energy ecosystem and introduced her the emerging technologies. This knowledge has further enhanced her drive to develop a thorough expertise in the global energy market, while having a technology-oriented approach to real-world sustainability problems.
Project title: 100+ years lead-acid batteries: What's in it for the future?
George Chaplin
I graduated from the University of Exeter two years ago, studying Mechanical Engineering, where my interest in renewable energy and integrating it into society, began. This also stems from having grown up in the countryside and being fascinated by the availability of clean energy. What I found attractive about the SEF course was its wide scope, including not only the production of sustainable energy but how to use, store and construct it. What really got my attention is that in my view clean production (ie our supply) is the least of our worries for the future, the ability to transmit, store and use it efficiently must be addressed, hence my interest in the demand side of electricity.
Project title: The Importance of Integrating Demand Side Response Into the Domestic Energy Sector
Madison Cuthbertson
After working in real estate banking at Goldman Sachs and private equity at Starwood Capital Group after graduating from NYU, Madison developed an interest in decarbonization solutions while fundraising for Brookfield's first Global Transition Fund. A self-proclaimed climate optimist, she began writing on Medium about energy transition and climate innovation and started working at a clean tech start-up, Lumen Energy, in an effort to make a greater contribution to the global net zero objective. The SEF course has allowed her to accelerate her understanding of alternatives for a carbon-neutral future and her research on GGR technology scale-up has propelled her passion to new heights.
Project title: The Role of Private Capital and Deep Uncertainty in GHG Removal Sector Development in the US
Flore de Noblet
After the completion of her BSc in Natural Sciences at UCL, majoring in Physics, Flore decided she wished to further consolidate her professional aspirations to work in the development of renewable energy solutions. She therefore enrolled in the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College which has allowed her to gain a significant understanding of global energy issues. She now hopes to apply her skillset to enable the development of affordable, flexible, and zero carbon global energy systems.
Project title: An assessment of decommissioning strategies for species conservation on offshore converter stations
Charles-Henry Duprez
As a Belgian and French dual-national residing in London, my career has included diverse roles in finance, business development , and general management within the telecommunications sector. I recently transitioned to Voltalia, a leading renewable energy company, where I led initiatives to create hybrid solar solutions for telecom infrastructure. I have enrolled this MSc program to deepen my technical knowledge and get a more comprehensive and strategic vision of the energy ecosystem. Now, I am keen to channel my extensive experience to participate in the global energy transition, focusing particularly on creating a sustainable ICT sector.
Project title: The decarbonisation of data centres' electricity consumption: a UK case study
Tom Dupuis
Following my two years of prep school in France, I joined the Institut d'Optique Graduate School as an engineering student. There I became president of the environmental society and organized talks around climate & energy issues. After an internship in a startup where I implemented a personalized carbon footprint assessment module for engineering and business universities, I decided to finish my studies at Imperial College by entering the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures, with the ambition of helping advance the sustainable energy transition.
Project title: Quantification of the shortage on offshore wind transport and installation vessel
Melissa Emerson
During her BSc in Earth and Environmental Engineering from Columbia University, Melissa has worked in various research positions in areas such as solar fuels, methane emissions, electrochemical material extraction, energy storage, and air quality. While working on a project to create a community-sustained solar electricity project, she developed an interest in equitable energy access and decided to join the Sustainable Energy Futures program to gain insights into relevant technologies and socio-economic factors. Melissa aims to use her knowledge from this program to work on sustainability in emerging sectors, integration of low-carbon technologies, and supporting women in the energy sector.
Project title: Life Cycle Assessment of the Launch of SpaceX’s Starlink Mega-Constellation
Ali Ersöz
Following on from my formative years spent across 6 countries and 4 continents, I completed my undergraduate degree and Master’s in Aerospace & Aerothermal Engineering from Cambridge and spent the past decade working in strategy consulting and technology investing. The SEF MSc has provided an invaluable immersion into the domain of the energy transition and I am very excited to be pivoting my career to focus on our efforts to rapidly transition to a more sustainable energy infrastructure, accelerate our progress towards net zero, and help to reduce the impact of our activities on the environment that ultimately sustains the lives of each one of us, and those of future generations to come.
Project title: 2035 Target for a Decarbonised UK Power System: A Holistic Assessment Framework & Risks to Delivery
Lizzie Evans
Before joining the SEF course, Lizzie studied Chemistry at Oxford. She then worked for a year as an analyst at a life science consultancy. However, she realised that it was more important to her to contribute to the reorientation of the energy sector, and therefore shifted her focus. She has enjoyed the variety of topics introduced throughout the year at Imperial and hopes to use the knowledge gained to better inform policy decisions and make a positive impact in the energy sector.
Project title: The potential for new business models to alleviate barriers to social housing retrofit in the UK
Clemence Falaize-Juane
After extensive mathematics, physics, and chemistry training, I joined the French Engineering School Centrale Nantes. There, I specialised in energy production and management. To further explore the energy sector, I completed an internship working as a business developer for renewable energies in new markets worldwide. I then enrolled in this Sustainable Energy Futures MSc to expand my perspectives on energy issues and gain new insights into the challenges facing us today.
Project title: Assessment of biofuels as a marine fuel in the decarbonisation of superyachts, West Mediterranean
Vasiliki Frantzis
Vasiliki Frantzis was raised in Potomac Maryland, USA and is of Greek-Cypriot decent. She attended Georgia Institute of Technology where she completed her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in computer science, focusing on devices. During her bachelor’s degree Vasiliki completed multiple internships including a pathways internship at NASA Goddard. In her final year of undergraduate studies, Vasiliki found renewed passion in renewable energy and went on to attend Imperial College of London for a masters in sustainable energy futures. Upon the completion of her masters, she will be working at TagEnergy.
Project title: Analysis of anaerobic digestion of olive mill waste in Jaén Spain
Henry Griffiths
I completed my undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Bath, which is where I first became interested in Sustainable Energy. I completed my first thesis on monitoring and control of wave energy converters. Having been brought up in Nairobi, I was very keen to undertake research that would contribute to the development of the city from both an energy and economic perspective, and was privileged to be able to do so.
Project title: Enabling E-Mobility in Kenya through Optimised Charging Infrastructure
Annie Hargrove
Annie made the decision to pivot her career towards sustainable energy during her previous role in Sustainability at an automotive manufacturer where she found the scope of her work frustratingly limited in the context of the wider climate crisis. This was the instigator for her enrolment on the SEF course, with an aim to make a meaningful contribution to implementing sustainable energy solutions and ensuring a fair transition to Net Zero. Now, her career goal is to contribute to decarbonization and limiting global warming, with a focus on carbon dioxide removals (CDR), hydrogen for low carbon energy, and policy enablers for clean energy technologies.
Project title: The Role of Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs) and Industrial Integration in meeting Net Zero
Mohamed Esam Abubaker Jamal
Prior to studying a Masters in Sustainable Energy Futures, I graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering with Management from the University of Manchester. With an interest in energy for development and low carbon technologies, I joined this cohort to broaden my knowledge of this evolving sector and identify opportunities in implementing renewable energy solutions to transform the energy sector in the Middle East. SEF has provided great opportunities for personal development and I hope to translate what I have learnt to realise a more sustainable future for all.
Project title: Techno-economic potential of promoting rural electrification through mini-grid solutions in Yemen
Matthew Jenkins
Prior to joining the Sustainable Energy Futures Program, Matt graduated with a B.A. in Environmental Science and Engineering from Harvard University. During his undergraduate studies Matt’s interest in clean energy, global decarbonization strategy, and green financing solutions grew. Joining the Sustainable Energy Futures program, Matt hoped to continue to synthesize and build on his interest in energy transition development and investment. Moving forward Matt hopes to accelerate global decarbonization investment and planning, by developing least-cost Net-Zero strategies, financing structures, and business plans.
Project title: Using Real Options Analysis and Design Flexibility to Support Net-Zero Investment Decisions
Ali Kawtharani
Ali is a Chemical engineering graduate with a passion for energy and engineering. During his Bachelors, Ali developed an interest in sustainability and energy that is cleaner, cheaper and more accessible. Driven by the desire to make a profound impact in the world of sustainable energy, Ali pursued an MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College London.
The program provided him with an overview of low carbon energy technologies and their interlinkages with the energy market and governmental policies, which he aspires to use to create a long-lasting impact by making the energy sector more sustainable.
Project title: Assessment of the biomass potential in Zambia under Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs)
Sean Koh
Sean is a passionate and curious individual about sustainable energy issues, especially solar energy and engineering. He sees a vast potential in solar photovoltaic energy to provide a clean and perpetual energy source for our planet. Prior to his postgraduate studies, Sean studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Southampton. After graduating with first-class honours, he had a year-long experience in Singapore's Solar EPC Industry as a PV System Design Engineer.
Through his postgraduate studies – under the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship – Sean is confident that he will be equipped with the necessary technical, economic and policy knowledge to further Singapore’s clean energy agenda.
Project title: Low Temperature Photoluminescence on NFAs Materials for Organic Solar Photovoltaic Cells
Zihan Li
After graduating with a first-class honours degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Manchester, Zihan entered the Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences to conduct research on high entropy ceramics. Being aware of the climate change and the demand of energy transition, she joined the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures programme at Imperial College to gain more insights into sustainable energy. Combined with her interest in low carbon systems and technologies, she is now pursuing a career in sustainable energy project research and development.
Project title: A roadmap to offshore wind turbine inspection, repair and maintenance technologies
Takahiro Machida
Takahiro studied BEng in Material Physics (2010) and MEng in Frontier Science (2012) at the University of Tsukuba, Japan. He researched the catalyst of Fuel Cells, and the results were published in Nature Communications thanks to the supervision of professors and colleagues (2012). After graduating with his MEng, he worked for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and led global projects in the energy field. The most recent work is the successful installation of the first industrial-scale Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) power plant in Europe, Germany, as an engineering leader (2022). Sponsored by MHI, he is enrolling in MSc Sustainable Energy Futures to contribute to achieving Mission Net Zero.
Project title: Offshore wind and SOEC based Power-to-X (P2X) production optimisation
Toluwanimi Makinwa
In the course of her undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, Tolu gained substantial understanding of the energy sector and insight into the challenges being faced within it, especially in her country. This created a passion within her to be a part of the solution to these issues, and ultimately led her to the Sustainable Energy Futures cohort at Imperial College. She hoped this program would arm her with the knowledge and skillset to contribute to the global effort towards sustainability in the energy sector. Having completed majority of the course, her expectations have been exceeded and she is confident she can make a real difference in the industry.
Project title: Assessment of bio-LNG and bio-methanol as marine fuels in the decarbonisation of the shipping sector
Miracle Chukwubueze Mbaekwe
Born into a Nigerian society grappling with chronic energy shortages, Miracle grew up intent on making a difference in the energy sector. He studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nigeria, graduating with first-class honours. During an internship in a construction/oil-servicing firm, he witnessed firsthand the environmental impacts of petroleum production but also got exposed to offshore engineering transferrable to offshore wind. Sponsored by the Commonwealth, Miracle took up the SEF course at Imperial College as he is keen on playing an active role in energy transition and addition in Africa and the world at large. In his free time, he loves volunteering and playing music.
Project title: Simulating wave breaking loads on offshore wind turbines and comparing against design solutions
Lydia Mckey
I completed my undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the University of Manchester with a focus on sustainable and green chemistry. I am interested in the challenge that the UK and the rest of the world face in achieving their net-zero targets and believe it will require a multi-disciplinary solution that is unique for each industry. With this belief, my research project aims to understand the current challenges that face the olive oil industry and the role that biomass gasification can play in the creation of a circular economy.
Project title: Gasification of Olive Pomace - A Review of the Current Progress and Future Challenges
Sandy McLaughlin
Sandy studied Chemical Engineering with Management at the University of Edinburgh, which he complemented with two years of experience in the financial services sector, before starting the Sustainable Energy Futures course with the view of pivoting to a career that drives positive global change in the context of the energy transition. Sandy has enjoyed the interdisciplinary nature of the postgraduate degree programme, and is excited to start a professional role working at the intersection of sustainable engineering, economics, and policy.
Project title: Exploitation of UK Industrial Demand to Reduce the Cost of Green Hydrogen Produced via Offshore Wind Energy
Kai Li Ng
Kai Li has focused on new and sustainable energy fields ever since her undergraduate days, when she completed a research project focusing on materials for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting. After working with several leading energy companies in Malaysia, Kai Li decided to pursue a Master’s degree in ‘Sustainable Energy Futures’ to gain insights into energy market trends. She is keen on promoting the use of clean and sustainable energy to the public and is passionate about delivering pragmatic solutions that address the pressing sustainability concerns in energy-related industries.
Project title: Assessing the Long-term Performance and Impacts of Building Underfloor Void Thermal Insulation
Khaled Oozeer
My interest in energy initiated during my Geophysics undergraduate where I developed an interest in climate change and natural resources. This led to internships with Baringa Partners and bp. Interning as an Energy Consultant, and Analyst, I was exposed to the diverse strategies that different corporations employ to navigate the transition. These experiences inspired me to develop the expertise to make a direct contribution to energy. I was attracted to the program’s interdisciplinarity, entrepreneurial ethos, and opportunity to facilitate dialogue between scientists, engineers, and policymakers. I have particularly enjoyed the cohorts diversity, enriching my perspective on global energy.
Project title: Maximising Climate Benefit through Optimised Allocation of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Kevin Fajar Pratama
Kevin has a great passion for the energy sector and business and holds a B.Sc. in mechanical engineering from Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). During his final year, he developed an interest in the sustainable energy system and worked on a project that focused on low-carbon technology. After completing his bachelor’s degree, he pursued a career in the oil and gas sector to get a better understanding of the current energy landscape of his country, Indonesia, and to build professional networks around energy sector stakeholders. He chose to pursue a master’s degree in sustainable energy futures at Imperial as he wants to take a role in decarbonizing the electricity sector in Indonesia.
Project title: Digitalization in the Energy Network: Using IoT to Decarbonize Indonesia Remote Area Electricity
Maxime Robin
As part of my training to prepare selective entry exams for French Engineering ‘Grandes Ecoles’, I intensively studied theoretical mathematics, physics and chemistry for two years. For the next two years, I studied engineering at CentraleSupélec. While it was an opportunity to deepen my knowledge in mathematics, physics and computer science, this MEng also enabled me to explore economics, energy and sustainability. In order to build a reliable expertise in the sustainable energy field and specialise in energy economics, I decided to join the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College.
Project title: The value of Green Hydrogen for Hard-to-Decarbonize Consumers
Elisabeth Maya Rosa
Elisabeth completed a degree in metallurgy and materials engineering in Indonesia. She worked in a construction company for oil and gas refinery where she gained insights about renewable energy. Realising the importance of sustainable energy to achieve environmental benefits in all economic sectors, she enrolled in the MSc programme and took a research project which combines technology, economy, and policy.
Project title: Fuel Switching Case Studies in the UK Chemicals Industry
Saul Rowe
As a mature student, and previous frequent traveller, I was very conscious that I had generated my fair share of carbon emissions - one which my children probably cannot continue. Combining a passion for cars with a frustration at the slow pace of action on climate change, the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures offered a fascinating mix of technology, engineering, policy, “what if” thinking and, above all, highly talented colleagues. If I can influence policy to make Electric Vehicle adoption faster and cheaper by adding my newfound skillset to my undergraduate Physics degree, I will be delighted.
Project title: The environmental and economic impact of recycling EV batteries from 2030 to 2050
Lulu Safira
After graduating from the University of Indonesia, I worked as a field engineer at an oil and gas service company, providing technical solutions for local energy companies ahead of their hydrocarbon production stages. This experience of working in the fossil energy industry later convinced me to switch my career aspirations to clean energy. I joined the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures to explore the challenges of clean energy uptake and how to solve them from engineering, economic, and societal perspectives.
Project title: Deployable robot for ultrasonic non-destructive testing of wind turbine blades
Maya Sagdieva
Originally coming from Kazakhstan, Maya was raised in Russia before moving to the UK to complete her sixth form in Wales and then gain a BSc in Chemistry from UCL. Coming from the fossil fuel dominated countries and witnessing the challenges of sustainable energy transition that these regions currently face, Maya decided to join the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures to obtain a broader perspective on the energy sector and further explore her interests in this field. Moving forward, she is looking to apply her skills to accelerate the global journey towards net zero and contribute to tackling the clean energy problems in Central Asia.
Project title: Sustainable urban transportation systems: ABM as a decision-support tool for policy-making
Muhammad Abdurrahman Tabrani
Graduated with First Class Honours from University of Malaya in Malaysia with BEng in Mechanical Engineering and specialisation in energy studies, my search in attaining a more holistic understanding of the energy landscape leads me to pursuing MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College London right after the completion of my undergraduate studies. The areas of my academic interest pertains to decarbonisation of the transportation sector, energy economics and policy, entrepreneurship in a decentralised market, and engineering of energy systems.
Project title: Green Methanol and Ammonia Powered Shipping
Yryszhan Tashenova
In 2017, I graduated with honors from the Caspian State University of Technology and Engineering in Kazakhstan. Following that, I worked as a technician-geologist in the oil field for five years. During this time, my passion for the energy sector grew, along with an awareness of the urgent need to reduce CO2 emissions for sustainable energy use. Motivated to make a positive impact, I pursued an MSc program in Sustainable Energy Futures. Through this educational endeavor, my goal was to broaden my knowledge of renewable energy systems, policy, and the complexities of the energy transition. Ultimately, I aspire to play a significant role in advancing renewable energy development in my homeland
Project title: International experience in deploying aquifer thermal energy storage for heating and cooling
Dan Resky Valeriz
Having completed my undergraduate study at Universitas Indonesia from Civil Engineering programme, I continued my journey by working in oil and gas industry. Along the way, it came to my concerns that, as a person who has been working in energy sector for the past 6 years, I bear the responsibility to address energy challenges and ensure swift transition to sustainable energy. Choosing MSc in SEF to broaden my knowledge in energy field has been a great decision since it has equipped me with comprehensive insights in energy sector and its complexity. I am convinced that this learning experience will be a big asset for me to contribute even more in energy sector.
Project title: Techno-economic Assessment of Retrofitting Social Housing in the UK
Julian Daniel Andreas Waas
After graduating with a degree in Mechanical engineering from the TU Delft I decided to pursue a path of further education in understanding and adressing the global challenges being posed by the energy transition. This led me to the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College. Throughout the programme I have gained valueable insights into diverse energy industries, enviromental policymaking, underlying technologies and economic principles which drive transformative change. Now, more than ever, I firmly believe that reaching our climate goals necessitates not only technical expertise but also the ability to understand and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Project title: Dynamic techno-economic modelling for Na-Zn Liquid Metal Batteries
Ganies Ryadi Wicaksono
Ganies worked as a Field Drilling Supervisor for Weatherford Indonesia for nearly two years after receiving a Bachelor of Science With Honour in Chemical Engineering from Institut Teknologi Bandung. He realised that the oil and gas industry affected sustainability and environmental issues that needed to be addressed. Inspired by this insight, he became a Reservoir Engineer at Star Energy Geothermal Indonesia (formerly Chevron Geothermal Indonesia) to contribute the energy transition towards cleaner energy sources. After eight years in the workforce, he decided to enroll in the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures to learn more about the net-zero energy transition for Indonesia.
Project title: Techno-Economic Analysis of Geothermal Power to Green Ammonia Production in Indonesia
Elisha Wong
During Elisha's time studying Chemical Engineering at University College London, exposure to numerous energy-intensive processes heightened his awareness of the world's climate challenges. This experience ignited a profound desire to actively contribute to the collective force driving the global energy transition. As a result, Elisha made the resolute decision to join the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures programme. Enrolling in this programme not only provided an opportunity to gain insights into sustainable energy technologies but also allowed Elisha to surround himself with like-minded individuals who share a passion for creating positive change in the world.
Project title: Power to the People: Can Renewable Energy Cooperatives Reduce Household Energy Bills in England?
Mingyang Wu
Before being granted admission to SEF, Mingyang attained his bachelor’s degree at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST). Driven by his academic aspirations, he worked as a research assistant at HUST for one year and actively contributed to the research group. He successfully acquired the skills and expertise in computational fluid dynamics modelling. He co-authored two research articles and obtained an invention patent registered in China. His strong interest in sustainable energy technologies further motivated him to study at Imperial, where he gained an in-depth understanding of energy systems from engineering, economics, and policy-making perspectives.
Project title: Next-generation Concentrated Solar Photovoltaic-thermal Technologies for Zero Carbon Power and Heat
Jiaxin Yang
Jiaxin, during her undergraduate studies in Building Environment and Energy Application, explored diverse energy application technologies, fostering her interest in sustainable energy. This led her to pursue an MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures. Grateful for her academic journey, she is dedicated to studying hydrogen for the next four years. She cherishes the people, knowledge, and support received, which have laid a solid foundation for her future endeavors.
Project title: Solar organic Rankine cycle (ORC) systems for domestic applications
Jiayi Yu
With a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from University College London, Jiayi Yu developed a profound understanding of core engineering disciplines. An internship at Tencent allowed her to realize the global vision towards a Net Zero future. Motivated by this vision, she decided to further her expertise by enrolling in the MSc programme in Sustainable Energy Futures at Imperial College London. There, she delved deep into the critical roles of technology, policy, and economics in addressing worldwide energy challenges. Her ambition is to leverage her knowledge to contribute to the creation of a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Project title: Transient Thermal Behavior of Composites for Medical Applications
Wai Zaw
After graduating with First Class Honours in Computer Science (BSc) from King's College London, I made the conscious decision to channel my expertise towards enhancing sustainable energy systems. Embracing the SEF master's course marked a transformative experience for me, as it provided a remarkable platform to apply my CS knowledge in the realm of sustainable energy. Throughout the course, I have acquired a profound comprehension of the technical aspects of sustainable energy, and energy economics. Being a part of this SEF course has filled me with immense satisfaction and gratitude.
Project title: EV Charging Optimisation through the Integration of Renewable Energy in Commercial Buildings
Tai Zhang
Tai graduated from University College London with a major in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Electrical Engineering. During the study, Tai focused on a research project dedicated to developing a new analytical model for fuels used in future hydrogen engines. Motivated also by several industrial energy-related experiences, Tai pursued an MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures to develop a quantitative and qualitative understanding of the market, aiming to enhance plans for future careers and businesses.
Project title: Role and value of EV fast charging stations in distribution expansion planning under uncertainty