Episode 6- Thursday, October 23rd · 11am – 12pm UK Time .Register Now
The REnewable Energy access for Future UK Net-Zero Cooling (Reef-UKC) Research Network invites you to an engaging webinar series exploring sustainable and renewable-powered cooling solutions. Each session brings together different leading academics and industry professionals to delve into cutting-edge research and innovation in this vital area.
Associate Professor Satyanarayanan Seshadri, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Dr. Satyanarayanan Seshadri is an associate professor in the Department of Applied Mechanics, the head of the Energy Centre of Excellence at IITM and the faculty-in-charge of the Energy Consortium. He works in the area of energy efficiency enhancement through development of heat pumps, thermal energy storage systems, pressure to power recovery through expanders and long-term grid scale energy storage. He is also the national coordinator of the Industrial Energy Assessment Cell (IEAC) with its hub at IITM and 9 more spokes at different IITs across the country. Prof Satya is also in-charge of establishing multi-lateral centres of excellence in the domain of energy and sustainability at IITM such as the recently established Australia-India Centre for Energy. Prior to this role, Satya helped create India’s first on-campus pre-incubation, Nirmaan at IITM, which enabled student ideas to mature as start-ups. Nirmaan has now scaled to host more than 150 student teams, launched over 21 start-ups with a combined valuation of about 100 Million GBP.
Alex Wrigglesworth, CEO, Skilled Mapping Ltd
Alex has extensive experience leading geospatial data collection projects across Europe, the UK, and the USA. He is the co-founder of Skilled Mapping and Carto AI, companies specialising in geospatial analysis and innovative applications of mapping technologies. Their current research focuses on leveraging advanced scientific imaging, such as thermography, and artificial intelligence—particularly computer vision—to detect heat loss in residential and commercial buildings. This work spans from vulnerability assessment to targeted heat loss identification, with the goal of supporting energy recovery, improving building performance, and advancing sustainability
Who Should Attend?
This series is designed for:
- Academics and researchers
- Early career professionals
- Industry experts in energy, heating, cooling and sustainability
- Government officials and policymakers
- Not for profit organisations
- Anyone with an interest in sustainability and climate resilience
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and build meaningful connections in the drive toward a net-zero cooling future.
