James is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.  His research focuses on urban energy systems, but also urban resource consumption more generally.  Previously he was a Research Fellow and Team Leader of the BP Urban Energy Systems project and retains close links with the project. 

He has previously worked on urban sustainability indicators, as well as UK microgeneration and domestic energy consumption issues.

Please click here for a full CV.

Research opportunities

I am currently looking for a PhD student for a project on "Multi-scale energy systems modelling".  Full details on the project can be found at http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/climatechange/employment. 

The application deadline is 3 February 2012.  Candidates should submit their applications via the College's online system and provide the following information:

• Select "Post-graduate research (PhD)" as your programme of choice.
• On the application form, select "Civil Engineering Research - Full Time" as the programme title
• For the proposed research topic, please enter "Multi-scale energy systems modelling (GI_2012_19)"
• For supporting documents, please provide a CV, cover letter (under the "Research Proposal" section on page 4 of 10), details of 2 referees, and transcripts for previous degrees.