“We need the most fresh ideas to bring forward and implement the necessary changes to meet our objectives on energy systems decarbonisation. I am very curious and truly looking forward to finding out which will be the creative solutions (and perhaps drastic changes) that current and coming research and innovation projects will unfold to walk us all towards net zero.”- Natalia Zografou Barredo
Natalia is a researcher at the School of Engineering, Newcastle University, U.K. and is part of the Electrical Power Research group. Her research focus is on whole energy systems (including hydrogen), energy systems resilience and mathematical optimisation with applications in electricity distribution. More recently, she has undertaken research work on industry-led projects, collaborating with a broad range of industrial and academic partners. In 2021, during her Ph.D. studies, Natalia won the EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship. In 2022, she received the Ph.D. degree from the School of Engineering, Newcastle University, U.K.
How did you get involved with Supergen?
“This is a very exciting and at the same time challenging time to be working in the energy sector. I have been drawn to work in this sector, because of how crucial energy is for all of us. We really need energy for almost all our daily activities; no matter how important or not they are (to eat, to heat our homes, and even to go to our favourite place to dine or travel to our favourite destination!). I was invited to join the EPSRC Supergen Energy Networks (SEN) Hub research project during the second phase of the project funding, and I have been part of the SEN team since 2023.”
Current projects?
“In my role as a researcher, I take part in a broad range of activities such as dissemination of project outcomes and blog writing. I am currently leading and co-leading Newcastle University’s role in the development and proposal of new projects, collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders. At the same time, I am part of the SEN Early Career Research (ECR) committee, which aims to support early career researchers with their professional development. I hope the future holds even more interesting projects and activities in the energy sector”
Figure Caption: Selfie time! (Left) Dr Natalia Zografou Barredo, researcher at the School of Engineering, Newcastle University UK, (Centre) Professor Phil Taylor, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Bath and SEN Director, and (Right) Mrs Lindsey Allen, SEN Project Manager.
What’s the next step, what changes are you hoping to see?
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