Data-driven Modelling for Decarbonisation Research: Thurs 9 Nov 23, 10:00-12:00

Data-driven modelling approaches are playing a key role in decarbonisation research both in the United Kingdom and further afield. This workshop focuses on the use of life cycle assessment (LCA) to quantify the environmental impacts of processes and production chains. We will then discuss the use of LCA for biomass to bioenergy pathways and electrification of heat through case studies.

The workshop also highlights the use of data-driven approaches for solving charging infrastructure planning problems in the context of cities. Some case studies involving application of data-driven approaches for charging infrastructure planning problems, will be presented.

Additionally, we will consider data-driven approaches in material design. In our discussion, we will cover the fundamental concepts, operational principles, and practical applications of data-driven approaches for material discovery and design. We provide real-world examples of successful implementations to illustrate these ideas.

Learning outcomes:

• Identify attributional and consequential life cycle assessment approaches.
• Critically appraise the role of life cycle assessment for evaluating sustainability of renewable energy systems, particularly for the UK.
• Critically discuss the applications of data-driven approaches for solving charging infrastructure planning problem.
• Consider the applications of data-driven approaches in material design.

Biographies:

Dr Neha Mehta is a Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham, with expertise in energy systems and environmental sustainability. Neha uses data-driven modelling, including life cycle assessment, spatial mapping and material flow analysis.

Dr Sanchari Deb is associated with the Electric Power group of Newcastle University. Research interests include power and energy, such as e-mobility, charging infrastructure planning, artificial intelligence applications, microgrid planning and local energy systems with cogeneration.

Dr Aleena Alex is an incoming Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fellow at the University of Basque country-UPV/EHU, Spain and Visiting Researcher at Newcastle University, UK with research expertise in computational material modelling and simulation. Her research interests include self-healing concrete, application of carbon capture and storage, and sustainable green construction materials.

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