Wednesday 23 November 2011

Conference Biography - John Currie, Director of Scottish Energy Centre, Edinburgh Napier University


With over 25 years experience in teaching, research and practice John was formerly Chief Engineer with Carlsberg-Tetley Brewing where he was responsible for a number of multi-million pound process development projects, as well as representing the Industry at national level to bring about significant reduction in brewery energy utilisation. 

Outside the Scottish Energy Centre, John heads the Energy and Sustainability Research Group at the Transport Research Institute and contributes research input to the Building Performance Centre at Edinburgh Napier University. The main focus of his research interests currently include modelling building thermal performance, monitoring and modelling pollution in the urban environment and the development of novel solar heating systems.

John retains strong professional links with external organisations and is a Fellow and Past Chairman on the Energy Institute.  He is involved in a diverse range of projects with companies of all sizes, representing various sectors across Scotland, including a number in the Highlands and Islands.

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