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This fast-paced session features three impactful lightning talks from awardees focused on the theme of green futures. This session will showcase innovative approaches and cutting-edge technologies aimed at advancing sustainability and environmental responsibility in engineering.
1. Dr Hexin (Johnson) Zhang, Edinburgh Napier University
Bamboo’s strength and flexibility, as well as its wide availability as a natural resource, make it a viable material for large-span roof structures in the future. Hear about the development of unique bamboo-timber composites for construction.
2. Dr Jingchao Jiang, University of Exeter
As 3D printing transforms industries from aerospace to healthcare, it’s essential to address its environmental impact. This talk will introduce ways to make 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, more sustainable by exploring innovative strategies and practical solutions.
3. Dr Timothy Pelham, University of Bristol
Space-based solar power is one of the most promising sources of carbon-free energy, providing reliable and scalable energy, without the intermittency issues of more conventional renewable sources. This talk will introduce the opportunities and challenges of space-based solar power.
Each lightning talk will last 5 minutes, followed by a brief Q&A session. This event promises to inspire and ignite discussions on how engineering can lead the way toward a sustainable, green future.
Green futures conference theme
One of the goals of the Academy is to harness the power of engineering to build a sustainable society. We are achieving this through our funding and our policy work. The Green Future Fellowships is a 10-year, £3 million award designed to support exceptional scientists, researchers and innovators to transform their pioneering engineering innovations into climate solutions with real-world impact. Our wastewater and decarbonisation of the electricity system reports are examples of how we are bringing engineering thinking to the heart of policymaking. Find out more about our Sustainability and Net Zero policy work. Internationally, we are working on issues such as the open burning of waste.
We also celebrate engineering success through our prizes and medals including the Major Project Award for Sustainability.
Programme*
| 12.15pm | Dr Hexin (Johnson) Zhang |
| 12.30pm | Dr Jingchao Jiang |
| 12.45pm | Dr Timothy Pelham |
(*) Programme subject to change.
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