De Montfort Uni, Leicester

Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD) staff have undertaken research and consultancy for over 30 years to create the underlying knowledge and technologies necessary to achieve more energy-efficient and sustainable lifestyles. The Institute employs a multi-disciplinary team of Professors, Lecturers, Fellows and Senior Fellows - supported by higher degree students - who are respected internationally for the quality of their work. Their disciplines range from mathematics and physics, through engineering, to economics and social psychology. This enables them to lead multi-disciplinary projects that address environmental, economic and social research problems. The Institute provides a high quality environment for doctoral study and offers an established programme of flexible taught masters courses. The Institute is a founder member of IBPSA-England, the English regional affiliate of the International Building Performance Simulation Association.