Loughborough University RT040
The session will feature two excellent talks from recent ERBE graduates: Dr George Dawes (Distributed Flexibility Policy Lead, NESO) and Dr Jaydeep Bhadra (Domestic Sector Technical Manager, CIBSE), both of whom completed their PhDs at School of ABCE, Loughborough University in 2025. They will reflect on their PhD journeys, key research findings, viva experiences, and transitions into their current roles.
Who can attend: ERBE students and supervisors to attend as well as other invitees, in person, as there will be a networking session with refreshments following the talks.
Remote attendance is possible. Please email the ERBE inbox for the link.
Agenda
13:30 – Coffee and Welcome
13:50 – Introduction
14:00 – 14:45 – Dr George Dawes: “Flexibility Transitions: from Single Buildings to the GB Energy System”
Thesis title: Exploring the thermal demand response potential of English households using electric heating systems
(30–35 min talk + 10 min Q&A)
14:45 – 15:00 – Break with refreshments (Atrium, School of ABCE)
15:00 – 15:45 – Dr Jaydeep Bhadra: “From PhD to Profession: Finding My Path”
Thesis title: Evaluating the potential of cooling beds for sleep thermal comfort and sleep quality in overheated UK bedroom conditions
(30–35 min talk + 10 min Q&A)
16:00 – 17:30 – Food & Networking (Atrium, School of ABCE)