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Overview
Fengwen Yan is a doctoral student at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. His research focuses on housing retrofit, project management, and the role of complexity in construction projects. He specialises in integrative literature reviews, survey-based analysis, and cross-domain studies of owners, suppliers, and delivery actors in retrofit markets. His broader interests include sustainability transitions, project management, and energy-efficiency policy. Fengwen collaborates with industry partners, such as the National Residential Landlords Association. He also holds an MSc in Engineering Project Management from the University of Manchester.
Education/Academic qualification
Master in Science, Engineering Project Management, The University of Manchester
Sept 2020 → Sept 2021
Award Date: 5 Oct 2021
Keywords
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Sustainability
- Retrofit
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):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Comparative Analysis of Residential Retrofit Schemes: Lessons for Future UK Policy
Yan, F., Barker, K., Laredo, P., Ogheri, C. & Winch, G., 1 Apr 2026, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. 47 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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A Five-Dimensional Framework for Assessing Landlord Knowledge in Housing Retrofit Projects
Yan, F., Winch, G. & Barker, K., 6 Nov 2025, Innovative Approaches to Retrofit: Proceedings of the International Retrofit Conference (IRC 2025). University of Salford , p. 86 91 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Open Access