Andrew Welfle

Accepting PhD Students

PhD projects

Biomass, Bioenergy, Bioeconomy
Sustainable Development
BECCS and CCS
Land Use and Land Use Modelling
Energy Storage
Low Carbon Heat, Power, Transport Fuels
Shipping and Aviation
Zero Carbon Built Infrastructure
Sustainable Sport

Biography

Dr Andrew Welfle, Senior Research Fellow in the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research within the Department of Engineering for Sustainability. Andrew has a background and interests in environmental, energy and engineering themes, and a strong track record undertaking sustainability, climate change and bioenergy research through developing modelling toolkits and analysis methodologies.

Andrew is a Topic Representative within the current UK Supergen Bioenergy Hub research programme where he works with academics, NGOs, industry and government to promote the growth of a sustainable UK bioenergy sector.

Andrew is also the Challenge Lead for Net Zero, part of the University of Manchester’s Sustainable Futures Network. This role brings responsibility for co-ordinating researchers and research activity relevant to net-zero emissions objectives across the University of Manchester.

Research interests

Net Zero
Sustainability
Biomass & Bioenergy
Biomass Supply Chains & Trade
BECCS & NETs
Land & Land Use Analyses
Renewable Energy
Heat / Power / Transport Fuels
Sustainable Infrastructure
Sustainable Building Design
Energy in Buildings
Sustainable Sport

Teaching

Andrew teaches and supervises projects on the following units within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEEN) and of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MACE):

CIVL10401 Building Physics & Services
MECH31532 Renewable Energy Systems
MECH31030 Individual Project
EEEN60411 Understanding Energy as a System Driving Modern Society
EEEN60422 Zero Carbon Built Infrastructure
EEEN60070 Dissertation

Memberships of committees and professional bodies

Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Member of Energy Institute (MEI)

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomass Resource Analyses & Future Bioenergy Scenarios, The University of Manchester

1 Apr 2011 → 31 Mar 2014

Award Date: 1 Nov 2015

Master in Science, Energy & Sustainable Building Design, De Montfort University

1 Oct 2007 → 30 Sept 2010

Award Date: 1 Nov 2010

Master of Arts, Sustainable Business, University of Leeds

1 Sept 2005 → 31 Aug 2006

Award Date: 1 Nov 2006

Bachelor of Science, Geography, University of Leeds

1 Sept 2002 → 1 Jun 2005

Award Date: 1 Jul 2005

External positions

Topic Representative, UK Supergen Bioenergy Hub Research Network

1 Dec 2018 → 30 Nov 2022

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

Manchester Energy
Energy
Sustainable Futures
Manchester Environmental Research Institute

Keywords

Bioenergy
Biomass
Sustainability
Climate Change
Energy
Modelling
Infrastructure
Net Zero

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 15 Life on Land

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28 Article
11 Commissioned report
5 Other report
3 Chapter
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Bioeconomy Sustainability Indicator Model (BSIM)
Welfle, A. & Roder, M., 2022, Supergen Bioenergy Hub.
Research output: Other contribution

Open Access
File

639 Downloads (Pure)
Mapping the Sustainability of Bioenergy to Maximise Benefits, Mitigate Risks and Drive Progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals
Welfle, A. & Roeder, M., 5 Apr 2022, In: Renewable Energy.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
UK Biomass Resource Availability for the Glass Sector: Exploring the Feasibility of Decarbonising the UK Glass Sector through Bioenergy
Welfle, A. & Freer, M., 10 Nov 2022, Supergen Bioenergy Hub. 42 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

Open Access
File

363 Downloads (Pure)
Land Use Decision-Making for Biomass Deployment, Bridging the Gap between National Scale Targets and Field Scale Decisions
Rowe, R., Arshad, M., Welfle, A., Holland, R., Yuan, R., Sparks, J., Heaton, C. & Fothergill, R., 2022, Supergen Bioenergy Hub. 54 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Other report

Open Access
Beyond the runway – Quantifying the climate impact of international catering waste
Pennington, L., Welfle, A., Parkes, B. & Larkin, A., 15 Jul 2025, In: Waste Management. 203, 114870.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

Decarbonising international transport
Pennington, L. (PGR student), Cutajar, A. (PGR student), Gallego Schmid, A. (PI), Larkin, A. (PI), Welfle, A. (Researcher), Ap Dafydd Tomos, B. (PGR student), Mason, J. (PGR student), Mander, S. (PI) & Bullock, S. (PI)
22/06/21 → …
Project: Research

Chair of the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Early Career Researchers Network (SHARE)
Welfle, A. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Election to learned society
University of Manchester Distinguished Achievement Medal for Postgraduate of the Year
Welfle, A. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
University of Manchester Making a Difference Award - Outstanding Social Innovation and Environmental Impact
Welfle, A. (Recipient), 11 May 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

2 Membership of committee
2 Membership of professional association
1 Editorial work
1 Membership of board
More
- 1 Visiting an external non-academic organisation

The University of Manchester (Organisational unit)
Welfle, A. (Academic expert member)
1 Jan 2023 → …
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee › Research
UK Supergen Bioenergy Hub (External organisation)
Welfle, A. (Academic expert member)
1 Nov 2018 → 31 Oct 2023
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee › Research
Engineering Council UK (External organisation)
Welfle, A. (Member)
2023
Activity: Membership › Membership of professional association › Research
Sustainability (Journal)
Welfle, A. (Assistant editor)
2020
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work › Research
Renewable Energy Association (External organisation)
Welfle, A. (Academic expert member)
1 Feb 2019 → 1 Aug 2019
Activity: Membership › Membership of board › Research

Providing the Scientific Foundations to Build a Sustainable Low Carbon UK Bioenergy Sector
Welfle, A. (Participant), Thornley, E. (Participant), Roeder, M. (Participant) & Gilbert, P. (Participant)
Impact: Environmental, Policy
Biomass Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) - Unlocking negative emissions
Gough, C. (Participant), Welfle, A. (Participant), Freer, M. (Participant) & Clery, D. (Participant)
Impact: Environmental, Policy, Attitudes and behaviours, Awareness and understanding
Demonstrating the Value of Carbon Capture and Storage/Utilisation (CCS/CCU) for Net Zero and the UK’s Industrial Strategy
Welfle, A. (Participant) & Freer, M. (Participant)
Impact: Technological, Environmental, Policy

Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage – real-worlding emission estimates’
Welfle, A.
16/01/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
BBC RADIO MANCHESTER: Effects of climate change in the UK
Welfle, A.
21/07/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR: Power plants that burn wood: Renewable energy or major polluters?
Welfle, A.
14/06/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES: Are UEFA Scoring Environmental Own Goal With Euro 2020?
Welfle, A.
11/02/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
Sustainable Football
Welfle, A.
13/11/19 → 26/11/19
6 Media contributions
Press/Media: Research

Andrew Welfle, CEng

Personal profile

Biography

Research interests

Teaching

Memberships of committees and professional bodies

Education/Academic qualification

External positions

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

Keywords

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Dive into details

Bioeconomy Sustainability Indicator Model (BSIM)

Mapping the Sustainability of Bioenergy to Maximise Benefits, Mitigate Risks and Drive Progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals

UK Biomass Resource Availability for the Glass Sector: Exploring the Feasibility of Decarbonising the UK Glass Sector through Bioenergy

Land Use Decision-Making for Biomass Deployment, Bridging the Gap between National Scale Targets and Field Scale Decisions

Beyond the runway – Quantifying the climate impact of international catering waste

Decarbonising international transport

Chair of the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Early Career Researchers Network (SHARE)

University of Manchester Distinguished Achievement Medal for Postgraduate of the Year

University of Manchester Making a Difference Award - Outstanding Social Innovation and Environmental Impact

The University of Manchester (Organisational unit)

UK Supergen Bioenergy Hub (External organisation)

Engineering Council UK (External organisation)

Sustainability (Journal)

Renewable Energy Association (External organisation)

Providing the Scientific Foundations to Build a Sustainable Low Carbon UK Bioenergy Sector

Biomass Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) - Unlocking negative emissions

Demonstrating the Value of Carbon Capture and Storage/Utilisation (CCS/CCU) for Net Zero and the UK’s Industrial Strategy

Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage – real-worlding emission estimates’

BBC RADIO MANCHESTER: Effects of climate change in the UK

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR: Power plants that burn wood: Renewable energy or major polluters?

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES: Are UEFA Scoring Environmental Own Goal With Euro 2020?

Sustainable Football

Andrew Welfle, CEng

Personal profile

Biography

Research interests

Teaching

Memberships of committees and professional bodies

Education/Academic qualification

External positions

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

Keywords

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Projects

Prizes

Activities

Impacts

Press/Media