Lois Pennington

Lois Pennington

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Overview

I am a postdoctoral researcher with the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research based at the University of Manchester, currently undertaking the EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship. My current project focuses on understanding the barriers and opportunities to improving waste management in the aviation sector, with a broader interest in the decarbonisation of aviation emissions. I completed my PhD in early 2024, titled "A Lifecycle Approach to Waste Management in the UK Aviation Sector," where I modelled volumes of cabin waste on a UK and regional scale, the environmental impact of its disposal, and ways in which that impact could be reduced.

I have research experience in alternative fuels, waste management, Life Cycle Assessment, bioenergy, aviation policy, and carbon accounting. My research takes a holistic approach to reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation industry, considering not only alternative technologies and fuels but also the need for demand management strategies.

In addition to my research, I am an accredited teaching assistant to the level of Associate Fellow in the UKPSF and enjoy engaging with students at all levels. I am also passionate about public engagement, having given school talks on careers, planned climate change activities for several festivals, and spoken at events at local, national, and international levels. Additionally, I have done consultancy work, collaborating with ACT1.5 to assess the impact of audience travel on the carbon footprint of live music festivals.

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 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Engineering, Chemical Engineering, University of Edinburgh

1 Sept 201230 Jun 2018

Award Date: 1 Jul 2018

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