Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/S013342/1
The impact of hybrid/electric vehicles on urban air pollution now and in the future-quantifying non-exhaust emissions using measurement and modelling
Training Grant Award
- Lead Supervisor:
- Dr SD Beevers, King's College London, Analytical & Environmental Sciences
- Grant held at:
- King's College London, Analytical & Environmental Sciences
- Science Area:
- Atmospheric
- Overall Classification:
- Atmospheric
- ENRIs:
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Pollution and Waste
- Science Topics:
- Urban emissions
- Pollution
- Abstract:
- Aims: This PhD will create an improved non-exhaust vehicle emission inventory using aerosol composition measurements from London. Through the CASE partner, the PhD will use knowledge of industry leading brake technology to assess the impact of regenerative braking on UK emissions between now and 2050. The industry CASE partner, Robert Bosch Ltd, is a world leader in mobility and braking technologies and will be represented by XXX (Head of Mobility R&D) who will host the student in their London offices for 9 months. During that time the student will have access to detailed brake testing information including the impacts of braking under different driving conditions, energy recovery from the regenerative braking systems and PM wear estimates. They will also have the opportunity to collaborate in industry research on data analytics for city mobility and the impact of emissions. Adam Moody (Principal Analyst, Environment), Transport for London, (TfL) will be an external expert in the PhD supervision team, supporting the student with access to the LAEI and London transport and environment strategy vehicle fleet data. The student will work under two experienced supervisors at King's College London (KCL) who will provide the relevant guidance in emissions inventory development and atmospheric measurement programmes. The studentship will be part of the London NERC DTP a partnership of nine prestigious research organisations across London with 142 PhD students currently funded. Training and support: As part of the NERC DTP this student will undertake intensive interdisciplinary environmental science training; developing numerical, statistical, time management, academic writing, ethics and peer review skills. The student will benefit from access to KCL's MSc in Global Air Pollution and Health, which includes lectures on measurement techniques, atmospheric science, data science and emissions and air quality modelling. The student will also access bespoke training courses through KCL's membership of MRC Centre for Environment and Health and through European measurements programmes such as ACRTIS II and the COST Action on fine aerosol composition (COLLOSAL). The student will be part of an active research team using the latest aerosol chemical composition and gaseous equipment. The student will gain experience in the use of traffic data, emissions inventory development, code writing skills (SQL, R), use of dispersion models and a range of statistical techniques. Working at Bosch's office in London, which is part of global initiative to understand city mobility, the student will engage directly with their analytical approaches to evaluate city mobility. They will be exposed to the academic, industrial and startup communities and will be able to access the engineering teams working on brake disc performance and on regenerative braking. Research environment/mentoring: The majority of the project will be based in KCL's large and growing Environmental Research Group (17 staff, 18 PDRA's and 17 PhDs) with experience of other departments (Geography/Informatics/Epidemiology/Science Policy) ensuring a wide and diverse range of research. The student will join weekly research seminars, presenting their work, as well as presenting findings through regular MRC Centre meetings, and will experience both a commercial and research environment. KCL PhD supervision is achieved through a panel approach to provide optimum student support and meets every 6 months. This panel is chaired by a senior academic and includes the two supervisors, two external experts and the departmental PG coordinator. The student will work within the same office as the supervisors and have ready access to them for day to day advice.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/S013342/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Doctoral Training
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- DfT Studentship
This training grant award has a total value of £97,114
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Fees | Total - RTSG | Total - Student Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| £17,480 | £11,000 | £68,637 |
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