Transition to Low Carbon Airports - PhD

Cranfield University

The limited role of biofuels in aviation necessitates the development of novel technologies like hybrid-electric or hydrogen-fuelled aircraft, as noted in the government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan and Jet Zero Strategy. Yet, how airports can manage their existing infrastructure systems whilst moving to a net zero infrastructure system is unknown. See this article in particular on the need to develop holistic solutions to enable decarbonisation of aviation sector: I am keen to work with British nationals to develop ideas to secure a PhD studentship. Cranfield is part of several networks to enable this. Just get in touch with me if this is an area of research that you want to work on.Social sciences, complexity science, socio-technical transitions.The aim of this project is to design and develop a decision-making tool to support airports’ transition to low carbon energy systems.I will support you to develop this idea into a UKRI PhD studentship and seek funding.Enabling the development of low carbon energy systems at airports is very complex as it involvement of a lot of actors and assessment of different technology choices. There is limited research on planning of this infrastructure transition.There will be opportunities for you to work with an airport and potentially undertake a placement there. Great opportunity to observe how your research can make a real difference.