We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of Dr Natalia Zografou‑Barredo, Research Associate in Energy Systems at Newcastle University and a member of the Supergen Energy Networks Hub, who has been selected as a finalist in the Engineering category of the prestigious STEM for Britain Awards 2026.
STEM for Britain is a highly regarded annual competition held at the Houses of Parliament, recognising outstanding research from early‑career scientists, engineers, and mathematicians across the UK. The event provides a national platform for emerging researchers to present their work to politicians, policymakers, and leading figures from across academia and industry.
On 17 March 2026, Natalia presented her research poster titled “A formal guide to quantify climate resilience in energy regulation: The Climate Resilience Metrics and Indicators Framework.” This work was developed during her HI‑ACT secondment and focuses on advancing how climate resilience can be systematically measured and embedded within energy regulation frameworks.
Natalia’s selection as a finalist highlights both the quality and impact of her research, as well as its relevance to current challenges in building a more resilient and sustainable energy system. Her work contributes to ongoing efforts to ensure that energy networks are better equipped to respond to the increasing risks posed by climate change.
We warmly congratulate Natalia on this significant achievement and look forward to seeing her continued contributions to the field.
‘An amazing experience and great privilege to have presented a Poster of my work in the Houses of Common through the STEM for Britain Competition. It is important to be able to disseminate research to a broader audience and this competition definitely made me think outside of the box to do this!’
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