George Dawes

BSc (Hons) MSc (Eng) AMEI

  • Doctoral Researcher (ERBE CDT)
  • Hazlerigg-Rutland Subwarden

Research groups and centres

Research and expertise

I graduated from the University of Sheffield with a BSc in physics (2019), an MSc in energy engineering with industrial management (2020), and I joined the EPSRC ERBE CDT programme in the autumn of 2020.

Having completed work placements in various parts of energy engineering with companies such as E.ON UK, EDF, AMCO-Giffen and most recently the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), I have developed a passion for understanding the complexity of buildings and their energy systems. My MSc project focussed on the use of agent-based modelling techniques to simulate a district heat network, which set the basis for my continued research into the dynamic modelling of multi-vector energy and heating systems.

My thesis, "Exploring the Thermal Demand Response Potential of UK Dwellings Using Rule-based Control of Electrified Heating Systems," aims to enhance demand-side energy flexibility to enable renewables and save consumers money.

Current research activity

  • Doctoral Researcher – ERBE CDT – Exploring the Thermal Demand Response Potential of UK Dwellings Using Rule-based Control of Electrified Heating Systems

Recently completed research projects

  • District scale modelling of district heating using agent-based modelling techniques

Teaching

I frequently contribute to learning and teaching activities, including participation in widening participation and outreach work through as a mentor in schools and as a .

Profile

I am actively seeking industrial and governmental engagement in the topic of buildings and energy to ground my academic work and generate active knowledge exchange in this new and fast-moving research area.

I also welcome practical experience on projects relating to the sustainable development of energy systems, particularly in urban environments where there are often multi-vector systems. I'm passionate about ensuring energy is more sustainable for now and future generations, with a great desire to ensure the worlds energy demands are met in a low-carbon, responsible and safe way. 

Professional affiliations

  • IChemE member
  • Energy Institute (EI) – Associate Member (AMEI)
  • Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers (CIBSE) – Student Member