Agriculture dominates the Irish landscape, with ~60% of the total land area devoted to grass-based agriculture for beef and dairy production. Read more
Ireland and New Zealand aim to at least halve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and reach net zero carbon by 2050. A significant contribution common to both countries national GHG estimates comes from grassland over drained organic (peat) soils with upper estimates of approximately 9Mt CO. Read more
Public and private organisations are now under intense pressure from different stakeholder groups to take more responsibility in reducing the negative impact of climate change and achieving the United Nation’s sustainable development goals (UN SDGs). Read more
Global financial decisions are increasingly influenced by resource shortages and climate change. Although the full impact of climate change on the environment is not yet known, fresh scientific evidence and global crises are raising concerns. Read more
This project will involve the development of a novel approach that combines waste utilization and carbon capture technologies to address pressing environmental concerns and promote sustainable resource management. Read more
Context. Global targets to cut carbon-dioxide emissions by 2050 are pushing forward the development of sustainable aircraft. If action is not taken, the annual atmospheric CO. Read more
Sustainable logistics and supply chain management addresses the urgent global challenge of achieving environmental sustainability and combating climate change. Read more
Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with many advantages such as high specific energy, long cycle life, wide range of operating temperature, and low self-discharge rates. Read more
Research Group:
Mechanical and Process Engineering
The reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases is agreed in November 2016 in the Paris international agreement (IEA Dec. 2016). The agreement is expected to create a transformative change in the energy sector to combat climate change. Read more
The University of Manchester, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the in the Faculty of Science and Engineering trains world-class researchers who will shape our understanding of and responses to the most important societal challenges. Read more
Construction delivery and operation accounts for 34% global final energy use and 37% energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whilst extracting finite resources and destroying natural habitats. Read more
Applications are invited for doctoral level research into sustainable manufacturing operations and management. More specifically, the candidate will undertake research activities into eco-design, eco-efficiency and eco-effectiveness in manufacturing and service organisations in support of Sustainable Development Goals. Read more
Purpose. Scotland’s existing housing sector contributes 6.3 million tones of CO2 annually, accounting for approximately 13% of the nation’s emissions. Read more
This project will focus on the utilisation of industrial solid wastes in concrete formulations by implementing advanced carbonation techniques and further developing methods to enhance reaction mechanisms. Read more
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